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The body cavity that contains many of the major organs in digestion and excretion. it is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis

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Abdomen

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Hey Siri the depression on the lateral pelvis where is three components bone join, in which the femoral head fits snugly 

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Acetabulum

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The nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy

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Adenosine triphosphate ATP

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Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system

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Adrenal glands

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Pertaining to the nerves that release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, or noradrenaline; also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine 

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adrenergic

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Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen

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Aerobic metabolism

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Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by slow, gasping breaths, sometimes seen in patients in cardiac arrest

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Agonal gasps

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Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of blood vessels

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Alpha-adrenergic receptors

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The air sacs of the lungs in which exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place

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Alveoli

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Metabolism that takes place in the absence of oxygen; the main biproduct is lactic acid

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Anaerobic metabolism

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The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forward, arms at the side, with the palms of the hands forward

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Anatomic position

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The study of physical structure of the body and its components

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Anatomy

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The main artery leaving the left side of the heart and carrying freshly oxygenated blood to the body

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Aorta

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The portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulder girdle

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Appendicular skeleton

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A small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen

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Appendix

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Apparently layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces of bones in synovial joints

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Articular cartilage

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The smallest branch of arterials leading to the vast network of capillaries

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Arterioles 

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One of the two upper chambers of the heart

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Atrium

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The part of the nervous system that regulates functions, such as digestion and sweating, that are not controlled voluntarily

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Autonomic nervous system

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The part of the skeleton comprising the school, vertebral, and rib cage

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Axial skeleton

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Extension of a neuron that carry impulses away from the nerve cell body To the dendrite of another neuron

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Axons

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A joint that allows internal and external rotation as well as bending

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Ball and socket joint

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Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause an increase in the force of contraction of the heart, and increase heart rate, and bronchial dilation

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 beta- adrenergic receptors

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24
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The large muscle that covers the front of the humerus

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Bicep

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25
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The duct that convey bile between the liver and intestines

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Bile duct

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The pressure that the blood exerts against the walls of the arteries as it passes through them

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Blood pressure BP

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The major vessel in the upper extremities that supplies blood to the arm

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Brachial artery

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The controlling organ of the body and center of consciousness; functions include perception, control of reactions to the environment, emotional responses, and judgment

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Brain

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The area of the brain between spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by the cerebellum; controls functions that are necessary for life, such as respiration

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Brainstem

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30
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The heel bone

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Calcaneus

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The tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules the permit transfer of oxygen, carbon dioxide, Nutrients, and waste between body tissues and the blood

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Capillary vessels 

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The heart muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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33
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A measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in one minute, calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate

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Cardiac output CO

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The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain

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Carotid artery

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35
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Small bones that composed the wrist

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Carpals

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The smooth connective tissue that forms the support structure of the skeletal system and provides cushioning between bone; also forms the nasal septum and portions of the outer ear

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Cartilage

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The first part of the large intestine, and into which the ileum opens

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Cecum

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Set of chemical reactions that supply sells with energy. Includes both anaerobic and aerobic metabolism

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Cellular metabolism

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39
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The brain and spinal cord

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Central nervous system CNS

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

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Cerebellum

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Fluid produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the menigies

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Cerebrospinal fluid CSF

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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

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Cerebrum

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

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Cervical spine

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Thin bands of fibrous tissue that attaches to the valves of the heart and prevent them from inverting

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Chordae tendineae 

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The substance that leaves the stomach. It was a combination of all of the eaten foods with added stomach acids

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Chyme

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The complex arrangement of connected tubes, including the arteries, arterials, capillaries, venules, and veins, that moves blood, oxygen, Nutrients, carbon dioxide, and cellular waste throughout the body

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Circulatory system

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The collarbone; it is lateral to the sternum and anterior to the scapula

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Clavicle

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The last three or four vertebrae of the spine; the tailbone

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Coccyx

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49
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Imaginary playing where the body is divided into front and back parts

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Coronal (frontal) plane 

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50
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The hip bones

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Coxae/ coxa

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51
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The part of the skull that encloses the brain and is composed of eight bones

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Cranium

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52
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A firm Ridge of the cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx

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Cricoid cartilage

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A thin sheet of fascia that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilage that makes up the larynx

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Cricothyroid membrane

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Any portion of the airway that does not contain air and cannot participate in gas exchange, such as the trachea and bronchi

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Dead space

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The inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings and blood vessels

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Dermis

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A muscular dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax, separating the chest from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of this brings air into the lungs. Relaxation allows air to be expelled from the lungs

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Diaphragm

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57
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The relaxation, or period of relaxation, of the heart, especially of the ventricles

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Diastole

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Movement of a gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

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Diffusion

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The processing of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body

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Digestion

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The artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the first and second metatarsal

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Dorsalis pedis artery

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

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Endocrine system

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Substances design to speed up the rate of specific biochemical reactions

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Enzyme

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The outer layer of the skin, which is made up of cells that are sealed together to form a watertight protective covering for the body

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Epidermidis

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

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Epiglottis

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A substance produced by the body, and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylactic reaction

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Epinephrine

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A collapsible tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach; muscle contractions propels food and liquids through it to the stomach 

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Esophagus

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The amount of air that can be exhaled following a normal exhalation; average volume is about 1200 ML in the average adult man

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Expiratory reserve volume

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68
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The straightening of a joint

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Extension

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69
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The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and our primary location for fertilization of the Ovum

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Fallopian tubes

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The major artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery. It supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia, and legs. It can be palpated in the groin area

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Femoral artery

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71
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The proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

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Femoral head

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72
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The thigh bone; the longest in one of the strongest bones in the body

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Femur

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73
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The smaller of the two bones that form the lower leg, located on the lateral side

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Fibula

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74
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The bending of a joint

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Flexion

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75
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A large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord

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Foraman magnum

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The bones of the cranium that form the forhead

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Frontal lobes

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77
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A sac on the undersurface of the liver that collects bile from the liver and discharges it into the duodenum through the common bile duct

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Gallbladder

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78
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The reproductive system in men and women

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Genital system

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79
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The deepest layer of the upper dermis where new skin cells are formed

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Germinal layer 

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80
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Bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the side just below the hip joint

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Greater trochanter

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81
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The small organs that produce hair

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Hair follicles

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82
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A hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the body

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Heart

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83
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The number of heartbeats during a specific time

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Heart rate HR

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84
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And oxygen carrying protein found in red blood cells

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Hemoglobin

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85
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Joints that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate; they restrict motion to one plane

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Hinge joint

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Substances formed in specialized organs or glands and carried to another organ or group of cells in the same organism; they regulate many body functions, including metabolism, growth, and body temperature

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Hormones

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87
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The supporting bone of the upper arm

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Humerus

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88
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The pressure of water against the walls of its container

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Hydrostatic pressure

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An abnormally high level of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, Also called hypercarbia

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Hypercapnia

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A condition in which the Circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular function; also called shop

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Hypoperfusion

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91
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Deficient oxygen concentration in the tissues

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Hypoxia

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92
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A back of system to control respiration, Senses dropped in the oxygen levels in the blood

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Hypoxic drive

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93
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One of the three bones that Fuse together to form the pelvic ring

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Ileum

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94
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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

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Inferior vena cava

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The amount of air that can be inhaled after in normal inhalation; the amount of air that can be inhaled in addition to the normal tidal volume

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Inspiratory reserve volume

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The space in between the cells

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Interstitial space

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Tough, elastic structures between adjoining vertebrae that active shock absorbers

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Intervertebral discs

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The space within a cell or cells

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Intercellular space

99
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The muscle over which a person has no conscious control. It is found in many automatic regulating systems of the body

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Involuntary muscle

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One of three bones the fuse to form the pelvic ring

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Ischium

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The place where two bones come into contact; also called articulation

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Joint

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The fibrous sac that encloses a joint

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Joint capsule

103
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Two retroperitoneal organs that excrete the end products of metabolism as urine and regulate the body salt and water contacts

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Kidneys

104
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The use use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist and expanding the chest; occurs when air movement is impaired

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Labored breathing

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Metabolic byproduct of the breakdown of glucose that accumulates when metabolism proceeds in the absence of Oxygen

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Lactic acid

106
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The Portion of the digestive tube that encircles the abdomen around the small bowel, consisting of the cecum, colon, and the rectum. It helps regulate water balance and eliminate Solid waste

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Large intestine

107
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The projection on the medial/superior portion of the femur

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Lesser trochanter

108
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Band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to joints

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Ligament

109
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A large solid organ that lies in the right upper quadrant immediately below the diaphragm; it produces bile, stores glucose for immediate used by the body, and produces many substances that help regulate immune response

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Liver

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The lower part of the back, formed by the lowest Five non-fused vertebrae; also called the dorsal spine

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Lumbar spine

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A thin straw-colored fluid that carries oxygen, Nutrients, and hormones to the cells and carries waste products of the metabolism away from the cells and back into the capillaries so that they may be excreted

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Lymph 

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Tiny oval shaped structures located in various places along the lymph vessels that filter lymph

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Lymph nodes

113
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A rounded bony prominence on either side of the ankle; also called the ankle bone

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Malleolus

114
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The bone of the Lower jaw

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Mandible

115
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The upper quadrant of the sternum

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Manubrium 

116
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The upper jaw bones that assist in the formation of the orbit, the nasal cavity, and the pallet and hold the upper teeth

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Maxillae

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Nervous tissue that is continuous inferiorly with the spinal cord; serves as a conduction pathway for ascending and descending nerve track; coordinates heart rate, blood vessel diameter, breathing, swallowing, vomiting, coughing, and sneezing

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Medulla oblongata

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The bio chemical process that results in the production of energy from Nutrients within cells

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Metabolism

119
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Bones of the hand, situated between the carpals and phalanges

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Metacarpals

120
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Bones of the foot, situated between the tarsals and phalanges

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Metatarsals

121
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The part of the brain that is responsible for helping to regulate the level of consciousness so

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Midbrain

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An imaginary vertical line drawn from the middle of the forehead through the nose and the umbilicus to the floor, dividing the body into equal left and right halves

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Midsagittal plane (midline)

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The volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs per minute ; calculated by multiplying the title volume and respiratory rate; also called minute ventilation

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Minute volume

124
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Nerves that carry information from the central nervous system to the muscles of the body

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Motor nerves

125
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The lining of the body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the environment outside the body

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Mucous membrane

126
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The watery secretion of the mucous membrane that lubricates the body openings

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Mucus

127
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The bones and voluntary muscles of the body

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Musculoskeletal

128
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The heart muscle

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Myocardium

129
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The part of the pharynx that lies above the level of the roof of the mouth or palate

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Nasopharynx

130
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The system that controls virtually all activities of the body, both voluntary and involuntary

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Nervous system

131
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The functional unit of the nervous system; also called nerve cells

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Neurons

132
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Neural transmitter and drug sometimes used in treatment of shock; produces vasoconstriction through its alpha simulator properties

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Norepinephrine 

133
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The most posterior bone of the cranium

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Occipital bone

134
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The pressure of water to move, typically into the capillary, as the result of the presence of plasma proteins

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Oncotic pressure

135
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The eyesocket, made up of the maxilla and zygoma

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Orbit

136
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Tubular structure that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and trachea

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Oropharynx

137
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The primary female reproductive organ that produces an ovum, or egg, that, if fertilized, will develop into a fetus

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Ovaries

138
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A flat solid organ that lies below the liver and the stomach; it is a major source of digestive enzymes and produces the hormone insulin

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Pancreas

139
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A subdivision of the Autonomic nervous system, Involved in controlling voluntary functions, mediated largely by the vagus nerve through the chemical acetylcholine 

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Parasympathetic nervous system

140
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The bones that lie between the temporal and occipital regions of the cranium

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Parietal bones

141
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The kneecap; a specialized phone that lies within the tendon of the quadricep muscle

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Patella

142
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The study of how normal physiological processes or effected by disease

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Pathophysiology

143
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The supporting structure for the legs, which serves to connect the legs to the axial skeleton

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Pelvic girdle

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The supporting structure for the arms, which attaches the arms to the axial skeleton. It comprises the clavicle and scapulae; also called the shoulder girdle

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Pectoral girdle

145
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The circulation of oxygenated blood within an organ or tissue in adequate amounts to meet the current needs of the cell

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Perfusion

146
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The part of the nervous system that consists of 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of cranial nerve; these maybe sensory nerves, motor nerves, or connecting nerves

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Peripheral nervous system PNS

147
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Wavelike contractions of smooth muscle by which the Ureters or other tubular organs propeller their contents

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Peristalsis

148
Q

The bones of the fingers and toes

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Phalanges

149
Q

The study of normal functions of living organisms and their part

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Physiology

150
Q

Sticky, yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and Nutrients and transport cellular waste material to the organs of excretion

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Plasma

151
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Tiny, disc shaped elements that are much smaller than cells; they are essential in the initial formation of a blood clot; the mechanism that stops bleeding

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Platelets

152
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Serous membrane covering the lungs and lining of the thorax, completely and closing a potential space known as the pleural space

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Pleura 

153
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The potential space between the parietal pleura and the visceral pleura; described as potential because under normal conditions the space does not exist

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Pleural space

154
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An organ that lies below the midbrain and above the medulla and contains numerous important nerve fibers, including those for sleep, respiration, and the medullary respiratory center

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Pons

155
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The ordery just behind the medial malleus; supplies blood to the foot

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Posterior tibial artery

156
Q

A small gland that surrounds the male urethra where it emerges from the urinary bladder; it secretes a fluid that is part of the ejaculatory fluid

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Prostate gland

157
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Hard, bony, and cartilaginous prominence found at the midline in the Lower most portion of the abdomen where the two halves of the pelvic ring or joined by cartilage add a joint with minimal motion

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Pubic symphysis

158
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One of the three bones that form the pelvic ring

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Pubis

159
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The major artery leading from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs; carries oxygen poor blood

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Pulmonary artery

160
Q

The flow of blood from the right ventricle through the pulmonary arteries and all of their branches in capillaries in the lungs and back to the left atrium through the venules and pulmonary vein; also called the lesser circulation

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Pulmonary circulation

161
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The four veins the return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart

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Pulmonary veins

162
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The Wave of pressure created as a heart contracts and forces blood out of the left ventricle into the major arteries

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Pulse

163
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The major artery in the forearm; it is possible that the wrist on the thumb side

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Radial artery

164
Q

The bone on the Thumb side of the forearm

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Radius

165
Q

The lower most end of the colon

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Rectum

166
Q

Cells that carry oxygen to the body tissues; also called a Erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

167
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A cone shaped area that collects urine from the kidneys and funneled through the ureter into the bladder

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Renal pelvis

168
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The air that remains in the lungs after maximal expiration

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Residual volume

169
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The inhaling and exhaling of air; the physiolologic process that exchanges carbon dioxide from fresh air

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Respiration

170
Q

The inability of the body to move gas Effectively

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Respiratory compromise

171
Q

All of the structures of the body that contribute to the process of breathing, Consisting of the upper and lower airway is in there component parts

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Respiratory system

172
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Located in the upper brainstem; responsible for maintenance of consciousness, specifically one level of arousal

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Reticular activating system RAS

173
Q

Behind the abdominal cavity

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Retroperitoneal

174
Q

The connection point between the pelvis and vertebral column

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Sacroiliac joint

175
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One of the three bones that make up the pelvic ring; consists of five fused sacral vertebrae

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Sacrum

176
Q

An imaginary line where the body is divided into left and right parts

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Sagittal plane

177
Q

Glands that produce saliva to keep the mouth and pharynx moist

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Salivary gland

178
Q

The thick skin covering the cranium, which usually bears hair

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Scalp

179
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Glands that produce an oily substance called sebum, which discharge is along the shafts of the hairs

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Sebaceous glands

180
Q

The shoulder blade

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Scapula

181
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Fluid ejaculated from the penis and containing sperm

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Semen

182
Q

Storage sacs for sperm in seminal fluid, which empty into the urethra at the prostate

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Seminal vesicles

183
Q

The nerves that carry sensation such as Touch, taste, smell, heat, cold, and pain from the body to the central nervous system

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Sensory nerves

184
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A condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cellular functions; also called hypoperfusion

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Shock

185
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Muscle that is attached to bones and usually crosses and at least one joint; striated, or voluntary, muscle

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Skeletal muscle

186
Q

The framework of the body, compose the bones and other connective tissues, that supports and protects internal organs and other body tissues

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Skeletal system

187
Q

The portion of the digestive tube between the stomach And cecum, consisting of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum 

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Small intestine

188
Q

Involuntary muscle; it Constitutes the bulk of the gastrointestinal tract and his present in nearly every organ to regulate automatic activity

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Smooth muscle

189
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Apart of the nervous system that regulates activities over which there is voluntary control

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Somatic nervous system

190
Q

Muscles arranged in circles that are able to decrease the diameter of tubes. Examples are found within the rectum, bladder, and blood vessels

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Sphincters

191
Q

Device used to measure blood pressure

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Sphygmomanometer

192
Q

An extension of the brain, composed virtually all the nerves carrying messages between the brain and the rest of the body. It lives inside up and is protected by the spinal canal

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Spinal cord

193
Q

The breast bone

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Sternum

194
Q

The outer most or dead layer of the skin

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Stratum corneum

195
Q

The volume of blood pumped forward with each ventricular contraction

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Stroke volume SV

196
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Tissue, largely fat, that lies directly under the dermis and serves as an insulator of the body

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Subcutaneous tissue

197
Q

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

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Superior vena cava

198
Q

The glands that secrete sweat located in the dermal layer of the skin

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Sweat glands

199
Q

 the adrenergic Part of the autonomic peripheral nervous system responsible for the flight or fight response

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Sympathetic nervous system

200
Q

Joints that have grown together to form a very stable connection

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Symphyses

201
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The small amount of liquid within a joint used as lubrication

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Synovial fluid

202
Q

The lining of a joint that secrete synovial fluid into the joint space

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Synovial membrane

203
Q

The portion of the circulatory system outside the heart and lungs

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Systemic circulation

204
Q

The resistance the blood must overcome to be able to move within the blood vessel; related to the amount of dilation of Constriction in the blood vessel

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Systemic vascular resistance SVR

205
Q

The contraction, or period of contraction, of the heart especially that of the ventricles

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Systole

206
Q

The group of bone situated between the lower leg bone and the metatarsal bones of the foot

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Tarsals

207
Q

The lateral bones on each side of the cranium; the temples

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Temporal bones

208
Q

The fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

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Tendon

209
Q

A male genital glands that contain specialized cells that produce hormones and sperm

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Testicle

210
Q

The chest or rib cage

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Thoracic cage

211
Q

The 12 vertebrae that line between the cervical vertebrae and the lumbar vertebrae. One pair of ribs is attached to each of these vertebrae

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Thoracic spine

212
Q

The chest cavity that contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and great vessels

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Thorax

213
Q

A firm prominence of cartilage that forms the upper part of the larynx; the Adam’s apple

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Thyroid cartilage

214
Q

The shin bone; the larger of the two bones of the lower legs

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Tibia

215
Q

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

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Tidal volume

216
Q

The superficial landmarks of the body that service guides to the structures that lie beneath them

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Topographic anatomy

217
Q

The windpipe; the main trunk for air passing to and from the lungs

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Trachea

218
Q

An imaginary line where the body is divided into top and bottom parts

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Transverse (axial) plane

219
Q

The muscle in the back of the upper arm

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Tricep

220
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The middle and thickest layer of tissue of a blood vessel wall, composed of elastic tissue and smooth muscle cells that allowed vessel to expand or contract in response to changes in blood pressure and tissue demand

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Tunica media

221
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The inner bone of the forearm, on the opposite side of the thumb

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Ulna

222
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The navel; also called the belly button

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Umbilicus

223
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A small, hollow tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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Ureter

224
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A sac behind the pubic symphysis made of smooth muscle that collects and stores urine

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Urinary bladder

225
Q

The canal that conveys urine from the bladder to the outside the body

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Urethra

226
Q

The organs that control the discharge of certain waste materials filtered from the blood and excreted as urine

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Urinary system

227
Q

The outermost cavity of a woman’s reproductive tract; the lower part of the birth canal

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Vagina

228
Q

The movement of air between the lungs and the environment

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Ventilation

229
Q

One of two lower chambers of the heart

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Ventricle

230
Q

The bones of the vertebral column

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Vertebrae

231
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The structure formed by the 33 vertebrae, separated by intervertebral discs. Houses and protects the spinal cord; also called the spinal column

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Vertebral column

232
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Muscle that is under direct voluntary control of the brain and can be contracted or relaxed at Will; skeletal or Striated, muscle

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Voluntary muscle

233
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A measurement that examines how much gas is being moved effectively and how much blood is flowing around the alveoli where gas exchange (perfusion) occurs

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V/Q ratio

234
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Blood cells that have a role in the body’s immune defense mechanism against infection; also called leukocytes

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White blood cells

235
Q

The narrow , cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum

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Xiphoid process

236
Q

The quadrangular bones of the cheek, articulating with the frontal bone, the maxillae, the zygomatic process of the temporal bone, and the great wings of the sphenoid bones

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Zygomas

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