Unit 9 ~ Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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voluntary muscle tissue
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muscle tissue that is under conscious control
2
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involuntary muscle tissue
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muscles that contract without conscious control
3
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Atrium
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The atria (top chambers) are thin-walled chambers where blood enters the heart.
4
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artery
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- A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.
5
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vein
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- A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.
6
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capillary
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The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.
