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146 Cards in this Set
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interpupilary line
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connects pupils
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orbitomeatal line
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line from orbits to ears
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midsagittal plane
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divides body into equal halves left and right
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coronal plane
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divides body into anterior and posterior
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transverse plane
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divides body into superior and inferior
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Which quadrant is the gallbladder located in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the terminal ileum in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the left middle ureter in?
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LLQ
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WHich quadrant is the duodenum in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the left kidney in?
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LUQ
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which quadrant is the head of the pancreas in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the appendix in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the spleen in?
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LUQ
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Which quadrant is the greater part of the liver in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the lower descending colon in?
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LLQ
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Which quadrant is the lower ascending colon in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the cecum usually located in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the bile duct in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the upper descending colon in?
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LUQ
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Which region is the cecum in?
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right iliac
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Which region is the greater curvature of the stomach in?
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left hypochondriac
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Which region is the jejunum in?
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left iliac
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Which region is the flexure of the sigmoid colon in?
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hypogastric
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Which region is the ilececal valve in?
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right iliac
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Which region is the appendix in?
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right iliac
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Which region is the hepatic flexure of the colon in?
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right hypochondriac
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Which region is the most of the transverse colon in?
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umbilical
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Which region is the ascending colon in?
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right lumbar
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Which region is the gallbladder in?
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epigastric
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The appendix is found in which quadrant?
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RLQ
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System that directs immediate response to stimuli.
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nervous system
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The endocrine center in the brain sending signals to cause uterine contraction is action as a...
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control center
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Which organ system comprises the largest fraction of body weight?
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muscular system
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A hormone that stimulates contraction of uterine muscles
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oxytocin
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The anatomical tern used to describe a person lying face down.
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prone
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The general name given to all chemical reactions in the body
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metabolism
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This organ system's major funtion is to produce sex cells and hormones.
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reproductive
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Delivery of a baby would involve which type of feedback
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positive feedback
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The term caudal describes what region?
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tail
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The name given to organs found in the ventral body cavity
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viscera
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which quadrant is the head of the pancreas in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the appendix in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the spleen in?
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LUQ
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Which quadrant is the greater part of the liver in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the lower descending colon in?
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LLQ
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Which quadrant is the lower ascending colon in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the cecum usually located in?
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RLQ
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Which quadrant is the bile duct in?
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RUQ
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Which quadrant is the upper descending colon in?
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LUQ
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Which region is the cecum in?
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right iliac
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The system with the lowest organ system composition by body weight
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lymphatic system
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The pedal region is defined by this structure
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PES
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The abdominopelvic region is located between the right and left iliac regions.
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hypogastric
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This receives a signal from the control center to act upon a stimulus.
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effector
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This organ system contains sensory receptors sensitive to pain, temperature, pressure and touch
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integumentary
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Analyzing the internal structure of cells
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cytology
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Another name for the ventral body cavity
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coelom
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In homeostatic regulation of body temperature, a rising body temp is the...
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stimulus
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The forearm is_____ to the fingers.
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proximal
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The anatomical position describing a person lying face up.
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supine
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provide protection, allows organ movement; linging prevents friction
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body cavities
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Right pleural cavity surrounds the...
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right lung
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Contains the trachea, esophagus, and major vessels
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mediastinum
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Left pleural cavity contains
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left lung
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pericardial cavity contains the
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heart
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abdominal cavity contains
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many digestive glands and organs
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pelvic cavity contains
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urinary bladder, reproductive organs, and the last portion of the digestive tract
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cranial cavity contains
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brain
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vertebral cavity contains
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spinal cord
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The two dorsal cavities are
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cranial and vertebral
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The study of the structure of an organism and the relationship of its parts is called
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anatomy
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The study of the functions of an organism is called
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physiology
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An organization of many similar cells that together perform a common funtion is a
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tissue
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The term _____ means "toward the side of the body."
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lateral
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A frontal plane divides the body or any of its parts into ____ and ____ portions.
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anterior and posterior
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The body as a whole can be subdivided into what two major bony portions?
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axial and appendicular
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The relative constancy of the body's interla enviroment is described by the term:
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homeostasis
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skull
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cranial
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groin
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inguinal
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breast
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mammary
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sole of foot
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plantar
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chest
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thoracic
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wrist
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carpal
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fingers or toes
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digital
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armpit
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axillary
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mouth
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oral
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buttock
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gluteal
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The mediastinum is a subdivision of what cavity
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thoracic cavity
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The diaphragm separates which two cavities
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abdominal and thoracic
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Name the four kinds of structural units of the body
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cells, tissues, organs, organ systems
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Which cavity contains the brain?
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cranial
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Which cavity contains the esophagus?
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thoracic and abdominal
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Which cavity contains the gallbladder?
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abdominal
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Which cavity contains the heart?
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pericardial
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Which cavity contains the liver?
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Abdominal
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In one word, what is the one dominant function of the body of any living thing?
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survival
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What is the difference of the words proximal and distal?
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proximal: closer to body
distal : farther from the body |
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On what surface of the foot are that toenails located?
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anterior
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What structures lie lateral to the bridge of the nose?
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orbits
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Which joint lies at the distal end of the thigh?
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knee
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How many bones does the axial area of the body contain?
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80
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How many bones does the appendicular area of the body contain?
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126
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List the 6 major planes of section.
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transverse, sagittal, coronal, midsagittal, oblique, midcoronal
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Body temperature regulation and heart rate regulation are examples of what type of feedback?
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negative
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Childbirth and blood clotting are examples of what type of feedback?
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positive
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what is found in each lobe?
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segment
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Where do vessels enter a lung?
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hilum
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What is the name for the top of the lung?
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apex of the lung
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What inferiorly borders the mediastinum?
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diaphragm
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What is the name of the major airway tube?
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trachea
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Refers to body type
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sthenic
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The vessels enter which side of the lung?
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medial side
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What is the name of the thoracic membrane?
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pleura
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what anteriorly borders the thorax?
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sternum
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The mediastinum is located where?
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between the lungs
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The inferior part of the lung is called
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the base
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These branch from the trachea
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bronchi
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What separates a lung into lobes?
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fissures
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Which organ system includes bones and ligaments?
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skeletal
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Which organ system includes ovaries and testes?
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reproductive
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Which organ system includes glands that secrete hormones?
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endocrine
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Which organ system includes a protective covering of the body?
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integumentary
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Which organ sytem includes tonsils, spleen, and thymus?
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lymphatic
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The spleen is included in which 3 organ systems?
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immune, cardiovascular, lymphatic
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The Principle of Complentarity of Structure and Function states that
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Function always follows structure
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cytology
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study of cells
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histology
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study of tissues
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surface anatomy
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study of general form and superficial markings
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Hierarchy of structural organizations
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chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
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Integumentary system
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protects intermal organs from drying out, senses pain, pressure, and temperature
hair, skin, nails |
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Skeletal System
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protects, supports. moves, provides levers for movement, mineral storage, blood forming
bones, joints, cartilage |
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Muscular System
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moves the limbs and other parts of the skeleton; heat production
skeletal muscles |
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Nervous System
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fast-acting control system of the body; internal and external controls help to maintain homeostasis, directs very specific responses
brain, nerves, spinal cord, sensory receptors |
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Endocrine System
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growth, reproduction, nutrient use. directs long-term responses to change
glands such as pituitary and thyroid |
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Cardiovascular System
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pumps blood, carries O2, exchanges CO2, nutrients, wastes
heart and great vessels, spleen |
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Lymphatic System
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disposes of debris, part of immune system
thoracic duct, lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, spleen |
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Immune System
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protects the body, destroys bacteria and tumor cells
thymus, lymph nodes, red bone marrow, spleen, lynphocyte |
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Respitory System
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removes CO2 from the blood
nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchus, lungs, alveoli |
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Digestive System
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breaks down food for nutrients
oral cavity, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus |
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Urinary System
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rids body of nitrogeneous wastes; eliminates excesses
kidney, ureter,urinary bladder, urethra |
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Reproductive System
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male: seminal vesicles, prostate gland, vas deferens, testis, scrotum, penis
female: oary, uterine tube, uterus, vagina |
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Characteristics of Life
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organization, metabolism, responsiveness, movement, reproduction, growth, differentiation, respiration, digestion, excretion, maintenance
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Survival Needs
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nutrients, oxygen, water, atmospheric pressure
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60-80 percent of total body weight
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water
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thyroid cartlidge is at what verterbrae
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c5
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level of sternal notch is
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t2 or t3
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