module 3 boody systems exam B Flashcards
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bones in the skeletal diagram
skull
mandible
clavicle
thorax
scapula
sternum
humerus
ulna
spine
pelvis
radius
carpus
metacarpus
phalanges
femur
patella
tibia
fibula
tarsus
metatarsus
types of bones
long bones - femur, humerus
short bones- wrist (Carpals) and ankles (Tarsals)
irregular bones vertebrae
function of the skeletal system
supports the body, proteects organs, allows movement, produces blood cells, stores calcium
what is Osteoporosis
its a condition where bones become weak and brittle
what is gout
its a form of athritis caused by uric acid buildup in joints
Rheumatoid arrthritis
autoimmmune disorder causing joint inflammation
what is bone marrow
it is soft tissue in bones that produces blood cells
arthroplasty
surgical repair or replacement of a joint (Hip replacement)
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse
conduction of electrical impulses
movement of nerve signals through neurons
neurons
nerve cells that transmit information
spinal cord injuries
can cause paralysis depending on injury level
cerebellum
controls balance and coordination
cerebrum
largest part, responsible for thinking, memory, movement.
Brain stem
Controls breathing, heart rate, and reflexes
Signs Of MI (Myocardial Infrction)
Chest pain
sweating
Shortness of breath
nausea
Signs Of CVA (Stroke)
F.A.S.T
Facial drooping
Arm weakness
speech difficulty
Sympathetic nervous system
Fight or Flight Response
Parasympathetic nervous system
Rest and Digest response
Centeral nervous system
includes the brain and spinal cord
Parkinsons Disease
Affects Movement, Causes Tremors
(MS) Multiple sclerosis
Immune system attacks nerve covering, disrupting signals.
Sperm Stored
Epididymis