digestive and skeletal test Flashcards
A
Tongue
B
Glands, parotid gland sub
C
Pharynx
D
Esophagus
E
Liver
F
Gallbladder
G
Stomach
H
Pancreas
I
Duodenum
J
Jejunum of small intestine
K
Iluem of small intestine
L
Cecum
M
Vermiform appendix
N
Ascending colon of large intestine
O
Transverse colon of large intestine
P
Descending colon of large intestine
Q
Sigmoid colon of large intestine
R
Rectum
Difference between hepatitis A, B, and C. Which is most dangerous?
Hepatitis A is when people can improve without treatment. B and C can cause chronic infection that can lead to liver diseases. Type C is most dangerous.
Function of gallbladder and location?
Main function is to store bile, it’s under the liver.
2 functions of the tongue
Chewing and swallowing food
What is mastication?
Chewing.
Three pairs of salivary glands?
Parotid, sublingual, and submandibular.
arthritis?
inflammation of the joints
fracture?
a crack or break in a bone
osteoporosis
a metabolic disorder caused by a hormone deficiency, lack of calcium in diet.
sprain
when a twisting action tears the ligaments at a joint
dislocation
when a bone is forcibly displaced from a joint
scoliosis
a side to side or lateral curvature of the spine
True ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs?
True ribs attach to the sternum, false ribs attach to the cartilage of the rib above, floating ribs have to attachment to front of the body.
