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44 Cards in this Set
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nucleus |
the control center of the cell |
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cells tissues and organs |
groups of cells with similar functions combine to form tissue. groups of tissue with the same functions form organs systems are formed by organs that work together to perform special functions. |
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skin |
the largest system, covers and protects from microorganisms. |
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how many bones |
206 |
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ball and socket joint |
allows movement in all directions |
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hinge joint |
allows movement in one direction |
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voluntary muscles |
can consciously be controlled |
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involuntary muscles |
work automatically and you cannot control them |
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cardiac muscles |
in the heart and is involuntary |
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muscles |
move body parts, maintain posture of muscle tone, production of body heat |
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sphincter |
circular bands of muscle fibers, constrict a passage. |
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PROM |
passive range of motion |
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CNS - central nervous system |
consists of brain and spinal cord |
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peripheral nervous system |
the nerves throughout the body |
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the nervous system |
the sense organs. |
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5 senses |
sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell. |
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circulatory system |
made up of the heart, blood vessels and blood |
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red blood cells |
cells that give blood its red color due to hemoglobin |
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the heart |
is a muscle and pumps blood through the blood vessels to the tissues and cells. |
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pericardium |
the outer layer of the heart |
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systole |
the working phase of the heart |
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distole |
the resting phase of the heart |
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normal bp |
120/80 |
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lymphatic system |
a complex system that transports lymph throught the body. tonsils and adnoids are part of this |
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respiratory system |
bring oxygen into the lungs and removes carbon dioxide. |
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measuring breaths |
one out and one in =one breath |
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edema |
too much fluid |
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dehydration |
not enough fluid |
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digestive system |
breaks down the flood physically and chemically and removes solid waste from the body |
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intestines |
right side ascending left side is descending |
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perstalasis |
the movement of food through the intestines |
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pituitary gland |
the master gland at the base of the brain , behind the eyes |
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BPH |
benign prostate hypertrophy that men can develop |
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endocrine system |
made up of glands called the endocrine glands which secrete hormones |
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thyroid gland |
in front of the larynx in the neck |
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hyperthyroid |
overactive |
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hypothyroid |
underactive thyroid. usually results in overweight and low activity |
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insulin |
breaks down the sugar we consume normal range is 70-120 |
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immune system |
protects the body from disease and infection |
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antigen |
an unwanted substance in the body |
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growth |
the physical changes that occur in a steady and orderly manner, it is measured by weight and height. |
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development |
relates to changes in mental, emotional, and social function. |
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gerontology |
the study of the aging process |
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geriatrics |
the care of aging people |
