Page 12 Flashcards
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What does ‘medial’ refer to in anatomical terms?
Toward the center plane
Which vein is lateral to the carotid artery?
Jugular vein
What does ‘proximal’ mean in relation to the body?
Nearer the center of the body
Fill in the blank: The foot is ______ to the knee.
distal
Fill in the blank: The shoulder is ______ to the elbow.
proximal
What does ‘posterior’ refer to?
The back of the body
What does ‘anterior’ refer to?
The front of the body
Where are the breasts located on the body?
On the anterior body surface
Where are the buttocks located on the body?
On the posterior surface
How many major organ systems does the human body have?
Eleven
What are the five functional categories of the organ systems?
- Transport
- Support and movement
- Integration and coordination
- Absorption and excretion
- Reproductive
Which systems are involved in transport within the body?
- Circulatory system
- Lymphatic system
Which systems are responsible for support and movement?
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Integumentary system
Which systems provide integration and coordination?
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
Which systems are involved in absorption and excretion?
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system
- Excretory system
What is unique about the reproductive system?
It stands alone
What components make up the circulatory system?
- Blood
- Heart
- Arteries
- Capillaries
- Veins
What pigment do red blood cells contain that allows them to carry oxygen?
Hemoglobin
How long do red blood cells typically live?
About 120 days
What can happen when hemoglobin breakdown products are not excreted normally?
- Jaundice
- Uremic poisoning
What role do white blood cells play in the body?
They deal with foreign materials, such as disease organisms
How do antibodies assist white blood cells?
They attach to foreign objects and make it easier for white blood cells to destroy the invader
What is the function of the arterial side of the circulatory system?
Sends red blood cells bearing oxygen to all cells of the body
What does the venous side of the circulatory system do?
Returns blood with carbon dioxide to be exhaled by the lungs
