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Chapter 1 - The Human Body Flashcards

Into to the human body systems and functions

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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space between the diaphragm and pelvic region - stomach, gallbladder, liver, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, small and large intestines, ovaries & uterus

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spleen

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located in upper left part of abdominal cavity, beside the upper portion of the stomach - it acts primarily as a blood filter

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gallbladder

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the pear-shaped, hollow organlies beneath the liver; where bile is stored and concentrated before it is released into the small intestine

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liver

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large, meaty organ that sits on the right side of the belly; has many functions, including making proteins and blood clotting factors, manufacturing triglycerides and cholesterol, glycogen synthesis, and bile production

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pancreas

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upper abdomen, approx. 6” long and is located behind the stomach; makes enzymes that aid in digestion & hormones (ie insulin)

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anatomy

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study of structure (or morphology) of the body and how the parts are organized

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anterior

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toward the front

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cardiovascular system

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aka circulatory - heart, arteries, veins, capillaries and blood

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cardiovascular sys. Functions

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pump & distribute blood which carries oxygen & nutrients & wastes to and from cells

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caudal

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towards the tail, only in embryonic state (so lowermost or below)

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cephalad

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pertaining to the head

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coronal

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plane - dividing body into front & back portions

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cranial

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pertaining to the head (the bony portion of the skull that holds the brain)

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cranial cavity

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is within the dorsal cavity - contains the brain

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digestive system

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alimentary canal (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small & large intestines, rectum & anus - as well associated glands: salivary, liver, gallbladder and pancreas)

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digestive sys. Functions

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convert food into simpler substances, that along with nutrients, can be absorbed and to eliminate indigestible wastes

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distal

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away from the point of attachment (wrist is to elbow)

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dorsal

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pertaining to the back - contains cranial cavity (brain) and spinal cavity (spinal cord) - aka nervous system organs

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endocrine system

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ductless glands; hypothalamus, pituitary, and pineal glands are your brain. The thyroid & parathyroid - neck. The thymus between lungs, the adrenals on top of kidneys, and the pancreas is behind your stomach.

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endocrine sys. Functions

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production of hormones that chemically regulate body functions

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frontal

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plane - dividing body into front & back portions

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homeostasis

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maintaining narrow limits of the bodies internal environments (ie: blood glucose and insulin levels)

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horizontal

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plane - dividing body into upper & lower portions

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inferior

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lowermost or below

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integumentary system

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2 layers - epidermis & dermis; includes skin, hair, nails, sweat & sebaceous glands

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integumentary sys. Functions

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insulation, protection from environmental hazards (UV rays), regulation of body temp. & water, receptor sites detect change in temp. or pressure

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lateral

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towards the side or away from midline

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lymphatic system

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aka immune - lymph nodes & vessels, thymus gland, and spleen, tonsils, and appendix

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lymphatic sys. Functions

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protects from disease (antibodies), fat absorption from intestines and carry to blood, drains tissue spaces of excess interstitial fluids

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appendix

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finger shaped, located in the lower right part of your abdomen (attached to large intestine)

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medial

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midline of the body

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mediastinum

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space between the lungs between sternum to vertebral column - heart, thymus gland, trachea, esophagus, lymph vessels, blood vessels & nerves

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sternum

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aka breastbone - long flat bone located in the center of the chest - connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury

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lymph node

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each of a number of small swellings in the lymphatic system where lymph (a colorless fluid) is filtered and lymphocytes are formed

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trachea

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aka windpipe - extends from the larynx and branches into the two primary bronchi

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larynx

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aka voice box - approx. 2” long in adults & sits above the windpipe (trachea) in the neck and in front of the food pipe (pharynx)

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pharynx

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aka food pipe or throat - part of both digestive and respiratory systems

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thymus gland

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behind your sternum and between your lungs - serves a vital role in the training and development of T-lymphocytes or T cells, a type of white blood cell

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midsagittal

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plane - vertically divides the body into halves

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muscular system

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muscles, fascia, tendon sheaths & bursae

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muscular sys. Functions

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skeletal muscles (striated, voluntary - moves bones), smooth muscles (aka visceral, involuntary - move internal organs, blood vessels, secretory ducts), cardia muscles (striated, involuntary - keep heart pumping)

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fascia

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a sheet of fibrous connective tissue that is present throughout the entire body

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nervous system

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brain, spinal cord, cranial and peripheral nerves, sensory and motor structures

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nervous sys. Functions

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controlling, correlating and regulating other body systems, interpreting stimuli from outside world, controlling senses

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parietal

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relating to the walls of a cavity

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pathology

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study of diseases of the body

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pericardial cavity

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contains the heart - one of 2 subcategories of the thoracic cavity (which is a subcategory of the ventral cavity)

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physiology

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study of bodily functions; what they do and how they do it

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pleural cavities

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a fluid filled space which folds back onto itself to form a two-layered membranous sac surrounding the lungs

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posterior

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toward the back

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protoplasm

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liquid part of a cell, contained within a membrane that is a colloidal solution (contains proteins, lipids, carbs, and inorganic salts) organized into organelles

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proximal

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nearing the point of attachment (elbow proximal to wrist)

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reproductive system - Female

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ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, vagina, external genitalia, and mammary glands

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reproductive system - Male

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testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, seminal vesicles, prostate & bulbourethral glands, urethra & penis

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epididymis

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sits on top of the testes, a tube from testes to vas deferens - sperm is stored here

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vas deferens

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these ducts transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts (think vasectomy)

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ejaculatory ducts

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on each side of the prostate gland is anejaculatory duct, 2cm in length and is created when the seminal vesicle’s duct merges with the vas deferens

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seminal vesicle

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a pair of simple tubular glands, located at the base of the bladder, secrete a thick fluid that nourishes the sperm

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bulbourethral glands

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aka Cowper’s glands; are a pair of pea shaped exocrineglands beneath the prostate gland; contributes to the final volume of semen by producing a lubricating mucus secretion

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prostate gland

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a gland surrounding the neck of the bladder, the urethra runs through the center and releases prostatic fluid that nourishes and protects sperm

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respiratory system

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nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi & lungs

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respiratory sys. Functions

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brings oxygen to the blood and carries carbon dioxide from the blood to expel from the body

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sagittal

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plane - vertically dividing the body into 2 unequal portions

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skeletal system

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bones, joints, cartilage and membranous structures associated with bones

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skeletal sys. Functions

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protection (soft vital organs), support (for tissues), act as levers for movement, storage (mineral salts like calcium & phosphorous, as well as fat in yellow marrow), mfg. blood cells in red marrow

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reproductive sys. Functions

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maintenance of sexual characteristics and procreation

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spinal cavity

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contains the spinal cord - is a sub cavity of the dorsal cavity

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superior

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uppermost or above

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thoracic cavity

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contains the heart and lungs - is a sub cavity of the ventral cavity

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transverse

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plane - dividing body into upper & lower portions

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urinary system

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2 kidneys, 2 ureters, urinary bladder and urethra

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urinary sys. Function

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maintenance of homeostasis, formation & elimination of urine, chemical regulation of blood

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kidney

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a pair of bean-shaped organs on either side of yourspine - filters blood; remove wastes, control the body’s fluid and electrolytes balanced. All of the blood in your body passes through them several times a day

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ventral

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toward the front

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viscera

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referring to any organs of any cavity (mostly within the abdomen)

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visceral

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pertaining to the covering on an organ

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body planes

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3 ways to divide the body by drawing a line all the way through

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body cavities

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2 main cavities - dorsal and ventral - can be further divided: Dorsal (cranial & spinal); Ventral (Thoracic (Pericardial & pleural) and Abdominopelvic)

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atom

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smallest units of elements

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molecule

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atoms combine through chemical bonds

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cell

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smallest living unit of biologic organization; performs activities of life

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tissue

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made up of similar cells that perform similar functions - 4 main categories (epithelial, muscle, nervous, and connective)

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organ

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groups of tissues

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system

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groups of organs (11 of them)

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human organism

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all the organ systems to make a functioning human being

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