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abdomen

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the body cavity that contains the major organ of digestion and excretion. it is located below the diaphragm and above the pelvis

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acetabulum

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the depression on the lateral pelvis where its three component bones join, in which the femoral head fits snugly

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ATP

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the nucleotide involved in energy metabolism; used to store energy

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adrenal glands

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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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adrenergic

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

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aerobin metabolism

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metabolism that can produce only in the presence of oxygen

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agonal gasps

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

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alpha-adrenergic receptors

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

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alveoli

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the air sacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and CO2 take place

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anaerobic metabolism

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the metabolism that takes place in the absence of O2; the main by-product is lactic acid

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anatomic postion

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

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aorta

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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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appendicaular skeleton

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the portion of the skeletal system that comprises the arms, legs, pelvis, and shoulders girdle.

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appendix

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a small, tubular structure that is atached to the lower border of the cecum in he lower right quadrant of the abdomen

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arterioles

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the smallest branches of the arteries leading to the vast netowrk of capillaries

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articular cartilage

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a pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surface of bones in synovial joints

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atrium

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one of the two upper chabers of the heart

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autonomic nervous system

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

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axial skeleton

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the part of the skeleton comprising the skull spinal column and rib cage

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ball and socket joint

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

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beta adrenergic receptor

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

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biceps

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the large muscle that covers the front of the humerus

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bile ducts

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the ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine

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blood pressure

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

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brachial artery

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

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brain

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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 judgement

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brain stem

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the area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerbrum surrounded by the cerebellum; contols functions that are necessary for life such as respiration

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capillary vessels

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the tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit transfer of O2 CO2 nutruents and waste between body tissues and the blood

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Cardiac muscle

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the heart muscle

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cardiac output

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a measure of the vol. of blood circulated by the hear in 1 min, calculated by multiplying the stroke vol. by the heart rate

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carotid artery

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the major attery that supplies blood to the head and brain

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cartilage

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

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cecum

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the first part of the learge intestine into which the ileum opens

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Central nervous system

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the brain and spinal cord

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cerebellum

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one of the three major subdivisions of the brain sometimes called the little brain; coordinates the various activities of the brain particularly fine body movements

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cerebrospinal fluid

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fluid producedin the ventricles if the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the meninges

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cerebrum

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the larges part of the brain made up of several loves that control movement hearing balance speech visual perception emotions and personality

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cervical spine

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the portion of the spinal column consisting of the first 7 vertebrae that lie in the neck

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chordae tendineae

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thin bands of fibrous tissue that attach to the valves in the heart and prevent them from inverting

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chyme

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the substance that leaves the stomach

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circulatory system

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the complex arragnement of connected tubes including the arteries arterioles capillaries venules and veins that move blood oxygen nutrients CO2 and cell waste

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clavicle

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the collar bone

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coccyx

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the last three bones of the spine; the tail bone

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coronal plane

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an imaginary plane where the body is divided into front and back parts

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cranium

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the area of the head above the ears and eyes; the skull

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cricoid cartilage

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a firm ridge of cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx

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dead space

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any portion of the airway that does contain air and connot participate in gas exhange such as the trachea and bronchi

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dermis

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the inner layer of skin, containing hair follicles seat glans nerve ending and blood vessels

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diaphragm

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a muscular dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax sperating the chest from the abdominal cavity

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diastole

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the relaxation or period of relaxation of the hear especially of the ventricles

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diffusion

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movement of gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration

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digestion

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the process of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body

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dorsalis pedis artery

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the artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the firest and sencond metatarsals

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endocrine system

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the complex message and control system that intergates many body functions including the release of hormones

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enzymes

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substances designed to speed up the rate of specific biochemical reactions

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epidermis

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the outer layer of skin which is made up of cells that are sealed together to form a water tight protection covering for the body

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epiglottis

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a thin leaf-shaped valve that allows air to pass into the trachea but prevents food and liquid from entering

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epinephrie

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a hormone produced by the adrenal medulla that has a vital role in the function of the sympathetic nervous system

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esophagus

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a collapsible tube that extends from the pharynx to the stomach

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expiratory reserve volume

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the amount of air that can be exhaled following an normal exhalation; avg is about 1200 mL

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extension

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the straightening of a joint

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fallopian tubes

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long slender tubes that extend from the uterus to the region of the ovary on the same side and through which the ovum passes from the ovary to the uterus

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femoral artery

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the major artery of the thigh, a continuation of the external iliac artery

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femoral head

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the proximal end of the femur articulationg with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

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femur

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the tighbone

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flexion

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the bending of a joint

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formal magnum

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a large opening at the base of the skull though which the brain connects to the spinal cord

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frontal bone

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the portion of the cranium that forms the forhead

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gallbladder

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a sac on the sundersurface through the common bile duct

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genital systme

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the reproductive system in men and women

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germinal layer

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the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed

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great trochanter

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a bony prominence in the proximal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint

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hair follicles

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the small organs that produce hair

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heart

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a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood though out the body

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heart rate

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the number of heartbeats during a specific time

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hinge joint

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joint that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate

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hormones

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substances formed in specialized organs or glands and carried to another organ or from up of cells in the same organism

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humerus

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the supporting bone of the upper arm

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hydrostatic pressure

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the pressure of water against the walls of its container

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hypoxic drive

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a “backup system” to control respiration senses drop in the O2 level in the blood

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ilium

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one of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic bone

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inferior vena cava

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vain that carries blood form the lower extremities and the pelvic and the abdominal organs to the heart

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inspiration reserve volume

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the amount of the air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation

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interstitial space

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the space between the cells

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involuntary muscle

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the muscle over which a person has no conscious control

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ischium

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one of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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joint (articulation)

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the place where two bones come into contact

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joint capsule

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the fibrous sac that encloses a joint

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kidneys

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two retroperitoneal organs that excrete the end products of metabolism as urine and regulate the body’s salt and water content

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labored breathing

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the use of muscles of the chest back and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest occurs when air movement is impaired

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lactic acid

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a metabolic by-product of breakdown of glucose that accumulates when metabolism proceeds in the absence of O2

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large intestine

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the portion of the digestive tube that encircles the abdomen around the small bowel consisting of the cecum the colon and the rectum. it helps regulate water balance and eliminate solid waste

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lesser trochanter

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the projection on the medial superior portion of femur

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ligament

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a band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones

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liver

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a large solid organ that ls in the RUQ immediately below the diaphragm; it produces bile stores glucose for immediate use by the body and produces many substances that help regulate immune response

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lumbar spine

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the lower part of the back formed by the lowest five nonfused vertebrae

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lymph

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a think straw-colored fluid that carries O2, nutrients, and hormones to the cells and carries waste products to the metabolism away from the cells and back into the capillaries so that they may be excreted

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lymph nodes

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

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mandible

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the bone of the lower jaw

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manubrium

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the upper quadrant of the sternum

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maxillae

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the upper jawbone that assist in the formation of the orbit, the nasal cavity, and the palate and holds the upper teeth

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medulla oblongata

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

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metabolism (cellular respiration)

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the biochemical process that results in production of energy from nutrients within a cell

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midbrain

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

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midsagittal plane (midline)

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an imaginary vertical line drawn from the middle of the forhead through the nose and the umbilicus (naval) to the floor, dividing the body into equal left and right sides

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Minute volume

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

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motor nerves

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nerves that carry info from the central nervous system to the muscels if the body

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mucous membraines

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the lining if the body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the environment outside the body

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mucus

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

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musculoskeletal system

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the bones and voluntary muscles of the body

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myocardium

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the hear muscels

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nasopharynx

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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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nervous system

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

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Norepinephrine

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a neurotransmitter and drug sometimes used in the treatment of shock; produces vasoconstriction through its alpha-simulator properties

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occiput

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the most posterior portion of the crainium

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oncotic pressure

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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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orbit

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the eyesocket, made up of the maxilla and zygoma

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oropharynx

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a tubular structure that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus and trachea

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ovaries

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female glands that produces sex hormones and ova

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pancreas

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

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parasympathetic nervous system

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a subdivision of the autonomic nervous system, involved in control of involuntary functions mediated largely the vagus nerve through the vhemical acetylcholine

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parietal bones

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

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patekka

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the knee cap

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pathophysiology

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the study of how normal physiologic processes are affected by disease

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perfusion

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the circulation of oxygenated blood within and organ ir tissue in adequate amounts to meet the cell’s current needs

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peripheral nervous system (PNS)

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the part f the nervous system that consists of 31 pairs of spinal nerves and 12 pairs of cranial nerves

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peristalsis

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the wavelike contraction of smooth muscle by which the ureters or other tubular organs propel their contents

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plasma

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a sticky yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients and transports cellular waste material to the organs of excreation

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platelets

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

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pleura

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the serous membranes covering the lungs and lining the thorax, completely enclosing a potential space known as the pleura space

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pons

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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 medulla respiration venter

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posterior tibial artery

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the artery just behind the medial malleolus; supplies blood to the foot

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prostate gland

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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 fluids

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pubic symphsis

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a hard, bony, and cartilaginous prominence found at the midline in the lowermost portion of the abdomen where the two halves of the pelvic ring are joined by lavage at a joint with minimal motion

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pubis

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one of three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

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pulmonary artery

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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 circulation

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the flow of blood from the right ventricle through the pulmonary arteries and all the their branches and capillaries in the lungs and back to the left atrium through the venules and pulmonary veins

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pulmonary veins

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

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pulse

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the wave of pressure created as the heart contracts and forms blood out the left ventricle into the major arteries

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radial artery

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the major artery in the forarm

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Radius

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the bone on the thumb side of the forearm

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rectum

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the lowermost end of the colon

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red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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cells that carry O2 to the body tissues

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renal pelvis

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a cone-shaped area that collects urine from the kidneys and funnels its through the ureter in to the bladder

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residual volume

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the air that remains in the lungs after maximal exporation

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respiration

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the inhaling and exhaling of air

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respiratory compromise

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the inability of the body to move gas effectively

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respiratory system

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all the structures of the body that contribute to the process of breathing consisting of the upper and lower airways and their component parts

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recticular activating system

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located in the upper braine stem; responsible for maintenance of consciousness specifically one’s level of arousal

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retroperitoneal

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behind the abdominal cavity

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sacroiliac joint

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the connection point between the pelvis and the vertebral column

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sacrum

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one of three bones that make up the pelvic ring; consists of five fused sacral vertbrae

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sagittal (lateral) plane

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an imaginary line where the body is divided into left and right part

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salivary hlands

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the glands that produce saliva to keep the mouth and pharynx moist

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scapula

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the shoulder blade

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sebaceous glands

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glands that produce an oily substance classed sebum which discharges along the shaft of the hairs

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semen

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fluid ejaculated from the penis and containing sperm

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seminal vesicles

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storage sacs from sperm and seminal fluid which empty into the urethra at the prostate

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sensory nerves

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the nerves that carry sensations to the central nervous system

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shock (hypoperfusion)

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an abnormal state associated with inadequate O2 and nutrients delivery to the cells of the body

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Shoulder girdle

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the proximal portion of the upper extremities made of the clavicle, scapula and the humerus

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skeletal muscle

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muscle that is attached to bones and usually crosses at lease one joint

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skeleton

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the framwork that gives the body its recognizable form, designed to allow for movement and protection of vital organs

164
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small intestine

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the portion of the digestive tube between the stomach and the cecum consisting of the dudodenum jejunum and ileum

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smooth muscle

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involuntary muscle; it constitutes the bulk of the gastrointestinal tract and is present in nearly every organ to regulate automatic avtivity

166
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somatic nervous system

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

167
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sphincters

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muscles arranged in a circules that are able to decrease the diameter of tubes

168
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sphygmomanometer

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a device used to measure blood pressure

169
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spinal cord

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and extension of the brain composed of virtually all the nerves carrying messages between the brain and he rest of the body

170
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sternum

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the breast bone

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stratum corneal layer

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the outermost layer or dead layer of the skin

172
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Stroke volume (SV)

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the volume of blood pumped forward with each ventricular contraction

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subcutaneous tissue

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tissue largely fat that lies directly under the dermis and serves as an insulator of the body

174
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superior vena cava

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vaine carries blood from the upper extremities into the heart

175
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sweat glands

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the glands that secrete sweat; located on the skin

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symphysis

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a type of joint that has grown together to form a very stable connection

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synovial fluid

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the small amount of liquid within a joint used as lube

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synovial membrane

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the lining of a joint that secretes fluid into the joint space

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systemic circulation

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the portion of the circulatory system outside of the heart and lungs

180
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systemic vascular resistance (SVR)

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the resistance that blood must overcome to be able to move within the blood vessels

181
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Systole

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

182
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temporal bones

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the lateral bones on each side of the vranium

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tendons

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the fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone

184
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testicle

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a male genital gland that contains specialized cells that produce hormones and sperm

185
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thoracic cage

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the chest or rib cage

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thoracic spine

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the 12 vertebrae that lie between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae

187
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thorax

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

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thyroid cartilage

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a firm prominence of cartilage that forms the upper part of the larynx; the adam’s apple

189
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tibia

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the shinbone

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tidal volume

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the amount of air mved in and out of the lungs in one relaxed breath; about 500 mL

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topograohic anatomy

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the superficial landmarks of the body that serve as guides to the structures that lie beneath them

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trachea

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the windpipe

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transverse (axial) plane

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

194
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triceps

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the muscle in the back of the upper arm

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tunica media

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the middle and thickest layer of tissue of blood vessel wall, composed of elastic tissue and smooth muscle cells that allow the vessel to expand or contract in response to changes in blood pressure and tissue demands

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ulna

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the inner bone of the forearm, on the pinky side

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ureter

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small hollow tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

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urethra

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

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urinary bladder

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

200
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urinary system

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

201
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vagina

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a muscular distensible tube that connects the uterus with the vulva

202
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vasa deferentia

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the spermatic duct of the testicles; also called vas deferens

203
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ventilation

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the movement of air betweeen the lungs and environment

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ventricle

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one of two lower chambers of the heart

205
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vertebrae

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the 33 bones that make up the spinal column

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voluntary muscle

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muscle that is under direct voluntary control of the brain and can be contracted or relaxed at will

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C/Q ratio

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a measurement that examines how much gas is being moved effectively and how much blood is flowing around the alveoil where gas exchange occures

208
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White blood cells

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blood cells that have a role in the body’s immune defense against infection; also known as leukocytes

209
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xiphoid process

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the narrow cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum

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zygomas

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the quadrangular bones of the cheek articulated with the frontal bone, maxillae and zygmatic processes of the temporal bone and the great wings of the sphenoid bone

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