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Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Anatomy

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the study of body structure

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physiology

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the study of body function

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Thyroid cartilage

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the wing-shaped plate of cartilage that sits anterior to the larynx and forms the Adam’s apple

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Musculoskeletal system

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the system of bones and skeletal muscles that support and protect the body and permit movement

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Skeleton

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the bones of the body

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Muscles

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tissues that can contract to allow movement of a body part

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Ligaments

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tissues that connect bone to bone

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tendons

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tissues that connect muscle to bone

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skull

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the bony structure of the head

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cranium

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the top, back, and sides of the skull

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Structures of Musculoskeletal

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bones, joints, muscles

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Structures of Respiratory

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Nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, Bronchial tubes, lungs

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Structures of cardiovascularlar

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heart, arteries, veins

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Structures of Blood

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plasma, red and white blood cells, platelets

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Structures of lymphatic

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tonsils/adenoids, thymus gland, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels

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Structures of nervous

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

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Structures of digestive

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oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, gallbladder, pancreas

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Structures of integumentary

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skin, hair, nails, sweat glands

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Structures of Endocrine

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the pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, thymus gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes, ovaries

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Structures of Renal/Urinary

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kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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Structures of male reproductive

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testes, epididymis, vas deferens, penis, seminal vesicles, prostate gland

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Structures of female reproductive

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ovaries, fallopian tubes (oviducts), uterus, vagina, vulva, breasts

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mandible

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lower jawbone

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maxillae

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two fused bones forming the upper jaw

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nasal bones

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the nose bones

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orbits

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bony structures of the eyes

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zygomatic arches

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bones that form the structure of the cheeks

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vertebrae

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the 33 bones of the spinal column

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What is the number of vertebrae in the cervical?

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7

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What is the number of vertebrae in the thoracic?

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12

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What is the number of vertebrae in the lumbar?

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5

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What is the number of vertebrae in the sacral?

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5

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What is the number of vertebrae in the coccyx

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4

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thorax

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the chest

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sternum

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the breastbone

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manubrium

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the superior portion of the sternum

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xiphoid process

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the inferior portion of the sternum

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pelvis

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the basin-shaped bony structure that supports the spine and is the point of proximal attachment for the lower extremities

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ilium

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the superior and widest portion of the pelvis

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ischium

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the lower, posterior portions of the pelvis

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pubis

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the medial anterior portion of the pelvis

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acetabulum

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the pelvic socket into which the ball at the proximal end of the femur fits to form the hip joint

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femur

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the large bone of the thigh

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patella

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the kneecap

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tibia

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the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

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fibula

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the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

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malleolus

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the protrusion on the side of the ankle

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lateral malleolus

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lower end of the fibula, seen on the outer ankle

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medial malleolus

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lower end of the tibia, seen on the inner ankle

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tarsals

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the ankle bones

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metatarsals

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the foot bones

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calcaneus

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the heel bone

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phalanges

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the toes and finger bones

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clavicle

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the collarbone

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scapula

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the shoulder blade

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acromion process

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the highest portion of the shoulder

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acromioclavicular

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the joint where the acromion and the clavicle meet

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humerus

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the bone of the upper arm

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radius

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the lateral bone of the forearm

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ulna

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the medial bone of the forearm

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carpals

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the wrist bones

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metacarpals

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the hand bones

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joint

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the point where two bones meet

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voluntary muscles

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muscles that can be consciously controlled

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involuntary muscles

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muscles that respond automatically to brain signals but cannot be be consciously

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cardiac muscle

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specialized involuntary muscle found only in the heart

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automaticity

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the ability of the heat to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own

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respiratory system

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the system of the nose, mouth, throat, lungs ans muscles that brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide. Also called the pulmonary system

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oropharynx

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the area directly posterior to the mouth

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nasopharynx

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the area directly posterior to the nose

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pharynx

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the area directly posterior to the mouth and nose. it is made up of the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.

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epiglottis

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a leaf-shaped structure that prevents food and foreign matter from entering the trachea.

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larynx

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the voice box, structure between the pharynx and trachea

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cricoid

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the ring-shaped structure that forms the lower portion of the larynx

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trachea

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the “windpipe” is the structure that connects the pharynx to the lungs

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lungs

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the organs where exchange of atmospheric oxygen and waste carbon dioxide takes place

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bronchi

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the two large sets of branches that come off the trachea and enter the lungs.

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Alveoli

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the microscopic sacs of the lungs where gas exchange with the bloodstream takes place

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diaphragm

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the muscular structure that divides the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity, a major muscle of respiration

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inhalation

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an active process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract, expanding the size of the chest cavity and causing air to flow into the lungs

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exhalation

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a passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax, causing the chest cavity to decrease in size and air to flow out of the lungs

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ventilation

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the process of moving gases between inhaled air and the pulmonary circulation of the blood

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Respiration

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the process of moving oxygen and carbon dioxide between circulating blood and the cells

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Buffer system

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a system that helps manage the body’s pH level

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cardiovascular

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the system that is made up of the heart and the blood vessels; the circulatory system

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atria

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the two upper chambers of the heart

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ventricles

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the two lower chambers of the heart

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venae cavae

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Inferior and superior; two major veins that return blood from the body to the right atrium

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Steps of blood flow

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  1. venae cavae 10. Bicuspid/mitral valve
  2. Right atrium 11. left ventricle
  3. Tricuspid valve 12. aortic valve
  4. Right ventricle 13. aorta
  5. pulmonary valve 14. arteries
  6. Pulmonary artery 15. arterioles
  7. alveoli/capillary 16. capillaries
  8. pulmonary vein 17. venules
  9. left atrium 18. veins
    19. venae cavae
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valve

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a structure that opens and closes to permit the flow of a fluid in only one direction

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cardiac conduction system

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a systm of specialized muscle tissues that conducts electrical impulses that stimulate the heart to beat

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artery

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any blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart

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coronary arteries

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blood vessels that supply the muscle of the heart

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aorta

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the largest artery in the body, transports blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body

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pulmonary artery

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the vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the head

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carotid

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the large neck arteries, one on each side of the neck, that carry blood from the heart to the head

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femoral artery

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the major artery supplying the leg

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brachial artery

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artery of the upper arm, the site of the pulse checked during infant CPR

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radial artery

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artery of the lower arm, the artery felt when taking the pulse at the thumb side of the wrist

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posterior tibial artery

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the artery supplying the foot, behind the medial ankle

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dorsalis pedis

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the artery supplying the foot, lateral to the large tendon of the big toe

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arteriole

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the smallest kind of artery

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capillaries

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thin-walled, microscopic blood vessels where the carbon dioxide/oxygen and nutrient/waste exchange with the body’s cells take place

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venule

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the smallest kind of vein

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vein

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any blood vessel returning blood to the heart

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pulmonary vein

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the vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart

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plasma

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the fluid portion of the blood

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red blood cells

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components of the blood, they carry oxygen to and carbon dioxide away from the cells.

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white blood cells

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components of the blood, they produce substances that help the body fight infection.

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platelets

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components of the blood, membrane-enclosed fragments of specialized cells, blood clotting

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pulse

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the rhythmic beats caused as waves of blood move through and expand the arteries

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peripheral pulses

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the radial, brachial, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial pulses

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central pulses

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the carotid and femoral pulses

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blood pressure

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the pressure caused by blood exerting force against the walls of blood vessels

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systolic blood pressure

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the pressure created in the arteries when the left ventricle contracts and forces blood out into the circulation.

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diastolic blood pressure

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the pressure in the arteries when the let ventricle is refilling

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blood pressure ratio

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systolic/diastolic

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perfusion

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the supply of oxygen and nutrients to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries

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hypoperfusion

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the inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients, a life-threatening condition

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lymphatic system

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the system is composed of organs, tissues, and vessels that help to maintain the fluid balance of the body and contributes to the body’s immune system

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nervous system

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the system of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves that govern sensation, movement, and thought

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central nervous system

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the brain and the spinal cord

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digestive system

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system by which food travels through the body and is digested or broken down into absorbable forms

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stomach

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muscular sac between the esophagus and the small intestine where digestion of food begins

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small intestine

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the muscular tube between the stomach and large intestine that receives partially digested food from the stomach and continues digestion, nutrients are absorbed through its walls

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What are the three parts of the small intestine ?

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duodenum, jejunum, ileum

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large intestine

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the muscular tube that removes water from waste products received from the small intestine and moves anything not absorbed by the body toward excretion from the body

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liver

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the largest organ in the body, which produces bile to assist in the breakdown of fats and assists in the metabolism of various substances in the body

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gallbladder

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a sac on the underside of the liver that stores bile produces by the liver

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pancreas

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a gland located behind the stomach that produces insulin and juices that assist in the digestion of food in the duodenum of the small intestine.

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spleen

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an organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen that acts as a blood filtration system and a reservoir for reserves of blood.

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appendix

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a small tube located near the junctions of the small and large intestines in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, the function is not well understood

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skin

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the layer of tissue between the body and the external environment

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epidermis

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the outer layer of skin

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dermis

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the inner and second layr of skin, rich in blood vessels and nerves

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subcutaneous layer

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the layers of fat and soft tissues found below the dermis

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endocrine system

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system of glands that produce chemicals called hormones that help to regulate body activities and functions

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insulin

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hormone produces by the pancreas

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epinephrine

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a hormone produced by the adrenal glands

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renal system

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the body system that regulates fluid balance and the filtration of blood

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kidneys

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organs of the renal system used to filter the blood and regulate fluid levels in the body

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bladder

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the round, saclike organ of the renal system used as a reservoir for urine

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ureters

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tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder

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urethra

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the tube connecting the bladder to the vagina or penis for excretion of urine

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reproductive system

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the body system that is responsible for human reproduction

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testes

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the male organs of reproduction used for the production of sperm and hormones

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penis

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the organ of male reproduction responsible for sexual intercourse and the transfer of sperm

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ovaries

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eggs and hormones-producing organs within the female reproduction system

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uterus

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the female organ of reproduction used to house the developing fetus

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vagina

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the female organ of reproduction used both for sexual intercourse and as an exit from the uterus for the fetus

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How many vertebrae are in the cervical?

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How many vertebrae are in the thoracic?

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How many vertebrae are in the sacral?

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How many vertebrae are in the lumbar?

155
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How many vertebrae are in the coccyx?

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