animal: cells to system Flashcards

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large intestine

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duodenum

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, which is where most digestion and nutrient absorption takes place.

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Bronchi

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the air passes into branching tubes called the bronchi(singular bronchus). Each bronchusthen continues

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Veins

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Veins primarily carry deoxygenatedblood, from which oxygen has been removed and car

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Arteries

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arteries primarily carry oxygenatedblood, which releases carbon dioxide waste and a

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The systemic circuit

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The systemic circuit is the path of blood circulation between the heart and the rest of th

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Pulmonary circuit

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The pulmonary circuit is the path of blood circulation between the lungs

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The systemic circuit

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Is the path of blood circulation between the heart and the rest of the body(excluding the lungs)

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The two most common causes of heart disease

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Hypertension and arteriosclerosis

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Appendix function

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•The appendixis believed to have once stored enzymes that assisted early humans in the digestion of cellulose-rich plants. It is now thought to be a store for good bacteria used to “reboot” the digestive system after diarrheal illnesses

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Appendix characteristics

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The appendix finger shaped organ with unknown functions

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