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function of the superior and inferior vena cava
return blood to the heart coming from the body
Epicardium
inner layer of the heart
Myocardium
muscular layer of the heart
Endocardium
within the heart
pericardium
sac surrounding/holding the heart
Doppler sonography
the study of high-frequency sound waves
ABG
arterial blood gasses
CXR
chest x-ray
what kind of digestion does the mouth do
mechanical
what kind of digestion does the stomach do
chemical
parts of small intestine
duodenum, jejunum and ileum
which section of the small intestine absorbs vitamin b12
ileum
function of the digestive system
ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination
what part of the digestive system absorbs water
small intestine
Which structure is the “lifeline” to the male testicle and houses the Vas Deferens, vein, nerves, and arteries:
the spermatic cord