Anatomy and Physiology

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Decks in this class (29)

Directional Terms
Frontal,
Sagittal,
Caudal
22  cards
Introduction to human body
6 levels of structural organizati...,
Osteocytes,
Osteoclasts
50  cards
Axial Skeleton: Cranial and facial bones
Name the 6 cranial bones,
Sphenoid,
Temporal bone
37  cards
Terminology
Fissure,
Foramen,
Sinus
15  cards
Appendicular Skeleton
Name the bones of the pectoral gi...,
Acromion process,
Spine of scapula
53  cards
Articulations
3 classifications of joints accor...,
Synarthroses,
Amphiarthrose
30  cards
Muscle Tissue
List the characteristics and over...,
Compare location microscopic appe...,
Fascia
54  cards
Muscles
Orbicularis oris,
Orbicular oculi,
Zygomaticus major and minor
70  cards
Nervous Tissue
Identify the 3 basic functions of...,
Name the 3 main parts of a neuron...,
Nuclei nerve cell body location
45  cards
Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves
Define spinal nerve and cauda equina,
Describe the overall functions of...,
Describe the location of the spin...
32  cards
Brain and Cranial Nerves
Name the protective covering of t...,
Name and locate the brain ventric...,
Describe how these ventricles int...
46  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
Compare the structural and functi...,
Identify the principal structural...,
Name three types of collateral or...
15  cards
Sensory Physiology
Define sensation,
Define receptor and its functin,
Describe generator potential
14  cards
Special Senses
Define olfaction,
Describe the olfactory pathway,
Define gustation identify the 4 m...
45  cards
Autonomic nervous system
Describe the general structure of...,
Name the two divisions of the ans,
Define neurotransmitter name the ...
13  cards
Endocrine System
Describe the overall function of ...,
Contrast endocrine and exocrine g...,
Define hormone and target cell
57  cards
Cardiovascular System
Name the general components of th...,
Name and give the function of the...,
Define hemoglobin
18  cards
Heart
Describe the location of the heart,
Name the membrane that surrounds ...,
Name the three layers of the hear...
26  cards
Cardio Vascular
Contrast arteries veins capillari...,
Name the 3 layers in the wall of ...,
Describe the wall and function of...
25  cards
Lymphatic System
List the main components of the l...,
Describe the function of the abov...,
Define lymph
9  cards
Arteries and Veins
Brain,
Face,
Tongue
19  cards
Respitory System
Name the organs in order and thei...,
Name the bones forming the floor ...,
Name the bones and cartilage form...
58  cards
Digestive System
Define digestion alimentary and g...,
Briefly describe the overall 5 st...,
List the organs of the gi track
68  cards
Urinary System
Describe the basic function of th...,
List the major components of the ...,
Define retroperitoneal as it rela...
33  cards
Male reproductive system
Describe the function of the scrotum,
Name the male gonad,
Describe the function of the crem...
28  cards
Female Reproductive system
Name the female gonad,
Describe the supporting structure...,
Describe oogenesis
25  cards
Pregnancy and development
Name the site of human fertilizat...,
Define capacitation,
Define zygote
23  cards
Nephron of Kidney
The proximal convoluted tubule,
Ascending limb,
Distal convoluted tubule
7  cards
hormones of reproduction
Describe the glands that makes an...,
Describe the glands that makes an...,
Describe the glands that makes an...
13  cards

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