Anatomy

Question 1

cardiac output (CO)

Answer 1

A measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in 1 minute, calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate

Question 2

carotic artery

Answer 2

The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain.

Question 3

carpals

Answer 3

Small bones that compose the wrist.

Question 4

cecum

Answer 4

First part of the large intestine.

Question 5

cellular metabolism

Answer 5

A set of chemical reactions that supplies cells with energy.

Question 6

central nervous system (CNS)

Answer 6

The brain and spinal cord.

Question 7

cerebellum

Answer 7

One of the three major subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the little brain; coordinates the various activities of the brain, particularly fine body movements.

Question 8

cerebrum

Answer 8

The largest part of the three subdivisions of the brain, sometimes called the gray matter; made up of several lobes that control movement, hearing, balance, speech, visual perception, emotions and personality.

Question 9

cervical spine

Answer 9

The portion of the vertebral column consisting of the first seven vertebrae that lie in the neck.

Question 10

coccyx

Answer 10

The last three or four vertebrae of the spine; the tail bone.

Question 11

coxae

Answer 11

The hip bones.

Question 12

endocrine system

Answer 12

The complex message and control system that integrates many body functions, including the release of hormones.

Question 13

epiglottis

Answer 13

A thin, leaf-shaped valve that allows air to pass into the trachea but prevents food and liquid from entering.

Question 14

fibula

Answer 14

The smaller of the two bones that form the lower leg, located on the lateral side.

Question 15

foramen magnum

Answer 15

A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord.

Question 16

germinal layer

Answer 16

The deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed.

Question 17

hemoglobin

Answer 17

An oxygen-carrying protein found in red blood cells.

Question 18

hypercapnia

Answer 18

An abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.

Question 19

inferior vena cava

Answer 19

One of the two largest veins in the body; carries blood from the lower extremities and the pelvis and the abdominal organs to the heart.

Question 20

lumbar spine

Answer 20

The lower part of the back, formed by the lowest five nonfused vertebrae; also called the dorsal spine.

Question 21

myocardium

Answer 21

The heart muscle.

Question 22

oropharynx

Answer 22

A tubular structure that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and trachea.

Question 23

perfusion

Answer 23

The circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the current needs of the cells.

Question 24

pulmonary artery

Answer 24

The major artery leading from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs; carries oxygen-poor blood.

Question 25

radial artery

Answer 25

The major artery in the forearm; it is palpable at the wrist on the thumb side.

Question 26

retroperitoneal

Answer 26

Behind the abdominal cavity.

Question 27

somatic nervous system

Answer 27

The part of the nervous system that regulates activities over which there is voluntary control.

Question 28

superior vena cava

Answer 28

One of the two largest veins in the body; carries blood from the upper extremities, head, neck and chest into the heart.

Question 29

tidal volume

Answer 29

The amount of air moved in and out of the lungs in one relaxed breath; about 500 mL for an adult.

Question 30

ventricle

Answer 30

One of the two lower chambers of the heart.