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1
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The integumentary system includes one organ the

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Skin

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2
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Appendages

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Structures attached to a main part

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3
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The integument

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The skin along with its underlying connective tissue

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4
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The integument has millions of

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Appendages and glands

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5
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The primary function of the integumentary system is

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Protection

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6
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Ligaments are

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Bands of fibrous connective tissue that help hold bones together

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7
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Connections between two or more bones is called

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Joints

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8
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Muscles are made up of

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Skeletal muscle tissue

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9
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Skeletal muscle is also called

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Voluntary muscle

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10
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Voluntary muscle is

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A tissue that has the ability to contract when stimulated by conscious nerve regulation

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11
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A tendon is a

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Dense trap or sheet of regular fibrous connective tissue

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12
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Smooth muscle tissue is found in the

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Walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and small intestine

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13
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Cardiac muscle

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The wall of the heart

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14
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Smooth and cardiac muscle tissue are

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Involuntary

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15
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The brain, spinal cord, and nerves are organs of the

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Nervous system

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16
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The brain and spinal cord make up the

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Central nervous system (CNS)

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17
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The cranial nerves extend from the

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Brain

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18
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The spinal nerves extend from the

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Spinal cord

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19
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The cranial and spinal nerves make up the

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Peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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20
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Peripheral means

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Around the boundary

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21
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Primary functions are performed by signals called

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Nerve impulses

22
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The pituitary gland, pineal gland, and hypothalamus are located in the

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Skull

23
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The thyroid gland and parathyroid gland are located in the

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Neck

24
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The thymus gland is located in the

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Thoracic cavity

25
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The adrenal glands and pancreas are found in the

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Abdominal cavity

26
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The cardiovascular system consists of the

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Heart and a closed system of vessels made up of arteries, veins, and capillaries

27
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The cardiovascular system is sometimes called the

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Circulatory system

28
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The primary function of the cardiovascular system is

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Transportation

29
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The lymphatic system is composed of

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Lymphatic vessels

30
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Masses of defensive cells is called

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Lymphoid tissue

31
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Lymphoid organs include

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Lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus gland, and spleen

32
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Red bone marrow is considered to also be a

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Lymphoid structure

33
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Lymphatic vessels are filled with

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Lymph

34
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Lymph is a

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Watery fluid that contains lymphocytes, proteins, and fatty molecules

35
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The 5 skin appendages

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Hair, nails, microscopic sense receptors, sweat glands, and oil glands

36
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How many bones in the skeleton

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206

37
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Combination of nervous and endocrine systems

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Neuroendocrine system

38
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The endocrine system is composed of

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Glands that secrete chemicals knows hormones directly into the blood

39
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4 Examples of functions regulated by hormones

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Growth, metabolism, reproduction, and fluid and electrolyte balance

40
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The structures of immune system are

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Unique cells and defensive protein compounds

41
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all of the body’s defense system together make up the

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Immune system

42
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The immune system functions

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Phagocytosis of Bacteria and chemical reactions that provide protection from harmful agents

43
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The 6 structures of the respiratory system are

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Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

44
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The respiratory system functions

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Exchange waste of gas(carbon dioxide) for oxygen in the alveoli of the lungs

Filtration of irritants from inspired air

Regulation of acid base balance

45
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The organs of the digestive system are separated into 2 groups

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The primary organs and the secondary or accessory organs

46
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The primary organs and secondary or accessory organs work together to ensure

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Proper digestion and absorption of nutrients and elimination of waste

47
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The primary organs of digestion form the

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Digestive tract

48
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The structure of the unitary system are

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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra

49
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Urinary system functions

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Clearing or cleaning, blood of waste products which are excreted from the body as urine

Electrolyte balance , water Balance, acid base balance

50
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Reproductive system structures for male and female

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For male
gonads are the tests.

Vas deferens, urethra, prostate, externals genitalia (penis and scrotum

For female
Gonads are the ovaries
Uterus, uterine (fallopian) tubes, vagina, external genitalia (vulva) mammary glands (breasts)

51
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The primary organs of the digestive system make a long tube called the

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Gastrointestinal tract

Ch 5 Anatomy (4 decks)

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