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Decks in this class (38)

Cardiovascular System
Which side of the heart pumps deo...,
Which side of the heart pumps oxy...,
Why is the left ventricle thicker...
19  cards
Cell Structure and Function: Organelles and Cell Membrane
What is a eukaryotic cell,
What is the structure of a eukary...,
What is the plasma membrane
18  cards
Organisation in The Body
Define an organ,
Define a tissue,
Define a cell
16  cards
Hormones
What type of glands are hormones ...,
What glands are responsible for t...,
Name the endocrine glands
33  cards
Homeostasis
Define homeostasis,
What is homeostasis concerned with,
What does homeostasis mainly involve
20  cards
Nervous System and Nervous Cells
What is the structure of the nerv...,
How many pairs of cranial nerves ...,
How many pairs of spinal nerves a...
8  cards
Structure and Function of The Brain
0  cards
Autonomic Nervous System
0  cards
Haemotology
What is erythropoiesis,
Where does erythropoiesis occur,
What is the process of erythropoi...
31  cards
Heart Activity
What muscle cells make up the car...,
Is cardiac muscle smooth or striated,
What discs join cardiac muscle ce...
14  cards
Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure,
What is blood pressure also known as,
What causes blood pressure
38  cards
Digestive System
What are the organs in the digest...,
What are the accessory organs inv...,
What are the 4 quadrants in the a...
67  cards
Liver
Where is the liver located in the...,
Which vein artery does the liver ...,
How much blood flow does the live...
22  cards
Pharmocokinetics
0  cards
Pharmodynamics
0  cards
Respiratory System
What are the functions of the res...,
What are the 2 parts of the respi...,
What is the upper respiratory tra...
40  cards
Control of Breathing
0  cards
Renal Physiology
What are the components of the ur...,
Describe the kidneys,
What is urea
58  cards
Fluid Balance
Why is water important,
What percentage of the body weigh...,
What are the 2 fluid compartments...
45  cards
Elimination
What are the 2 important function...,
What is micturition,
How does urine travel down to the...
16  cards
Physiology of Shock
What is shock,
What are the consequences of shock,
What is tachycardia
4  cards
Growth and Development
What is growth,
What is development,
What are the life stages
31  cards
Ageing
What is the maximum human life,
What age group is most vulnerable...,
Whats the difference between agei...
26  cards
Microorganisms
Define a microorganism,
What is protozoa,
What is another protozoa
22  cards
Non-Specific Immunity
0  cards
Specific Immunity
0  cards
Pain Physiology
0  cards
Pain Theories
What are the 5 different types of...,
What is specific theory,
What is the intensity theory
15  cards
Pain Managament
What is the negative impact unrel...,
What are the pharmacological appr...,
What is the 3 step strategy also ...
22  cards
Human Genome
0  cards
Cell Growth and Division
What is the point of cell division,
What are the 2 main types of cell...,
What is the result of mitosis mei...
15  cards
Genetics and Inheritance
Where are genes in a cell,
How many chromosomes are inherite...,
What are chromosomes
3  cards
Skin
What system does skin belong to,
What are the 3 layers of the skin,
What is the structure of skin
28  cards
Stress
What are some of the key structur...,
Which part of the autonomic nervo...,
What is the sympathetic nervous r...
19  cards
Hydration and Nutrition
What are the 3 macronutrients,
What are the functions of carbohy...,
What are the functions of fat
23  cards
Pharmacology (Seminar)
What is pharmacodynamics,
What is pharmcokinetics,
State 4 mode of actions for drugs...
26  cards
Infection
What is the chain of infection,
Apply the chain of infection to c...,
Name some infectious agents
5  cards
Sleep
What theories are there consideri...,
How many hours is the sleep cycle,
What happens if you disrupt the s...
18  cards

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