Respiratory, Urinary & Reproductive Systems Flashcards
internal nares are where
The opening at the back of the nasal cavity
The throat is also know as
pharynx
what link the pharynx to the middle ear
The auditory tube, also know as the eustachian
The Adams apple is an projection of
the thyroid cartilage
the parietal pleura is
The inner lining of the thoracic cavity consist of a thin membrane
the vicseral pleura. is
The outer covering of the lungs consist of a thin membrane
the the pleural cavity is
The virtual space between the perietal pleura and the visveal pleura
Pleurisy is
when the serous fluid gets diminished, causing friction between the visceral and the parietal pleura, thus causing irritation
When carbon dioxide levels become elevated in the blood
the breathing rate to increase causing us to breathe deeply and more rapidly
The collection tubes are
microscopic tubules in the kidneys that filter waste products out of the blood and collect it as urine
The components of urine is
95% water and 5% various chemicals that are dissolved in water
The liver combines what to make urea
ammonia and carbon dioxide
what is is the tune that carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus
The oviduct also known as the fallopian tube
Endometrosis is
a condition in which the inner lining of the uterus shows excessive growth of tissue leading to cramping and excessive bleeding
The prostrate is a donut shape organ situated
under the bladder
The function of the prostrate is to make
seminal fluid
The three forms of prostrate enlargement are
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Prostrate carcinoma
Prostattis
The urathra passed through the prostrate, so if the prostrate is enlarged it can
interfere with the voiding of urine
what can casue an inguinal hernia
The ingurinal ring is an opening at the pelvis that the vas deferens, arteris veins and nevers (also known as the spermatic cord) go through.
If there is a weakness in the ring then the intestinal organs can protrude through the ring
