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5465603958AnatomyThe scientific study of the body's structures0
5465611201PhysiologyThe scientific study of the chemistry and physics of the structures of the body and the ways in which they work together to support the functions of life.1
5465629619Gross AnatomyThe study of larger structures of the body2
5465632714Microscopic AnatomyThe study of structures that can be observed only with the use of a microscope or other magnification device.3
5465767666Anatomical PositionThe body standing upright with the feet and palms of the hands facing forward4
5465803023Mediastinumthe mass of tissues and organs separating the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind, containing the heart and its large vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, and other structures and tissues. It is divided into anterior, middle, posterior, and superior regions.5
5465907924Epiphyseal plate(growth plate) sheet of hyaline cartilage in the metaphysis of an immature bone; replaced by bone tissue as the organ grows in length6
5465916505Axonthe fiber that connects a neuron with its target7
5465949357AxonThe part of the neuron labeled as C here8
5465964006Dendriteprocess that branches off from the soma that is responsible for receiving most of the input from other neurons9
5465975088DendriteThe part of the neuron shown here10
5465993836Atrium of the HeartUpper chambers of the heart that act as a receiving chamber and contracts to push blood into the lower chambers11
5466012546Right and Left Atrium of the HeartThe two chambers shown hear are?12
5466024957Ventricle of the HeartThe lower chambers of the heart that serve as the primary pumping chambers of the heart, propelling blood to the lungs or to the rest of the body13
5466034543Right Ventricle of the HeartThe chamber shown here14
5466052134Lymphfluid contained within the lymphatic system15
5466077010Chymesoupy liquid created when food is mixed with digestive juices16
5466126204DuodenumThe part of the small intestine shown here?17
5466150147What is the longest part of the small intestine?ileum18
5466152655JejunumThe part of the small intestine labeled as letter B19
5466394005What is the sequence that food passes through the large intestine?Cecum Ascending Colon Transverse Colon Descending Colon Sigmoid Colon Rectum Anal Canal20
5466464905Cortexa continuous layer of gray matter that wraps around either side of the forebrain that is responsible for the higher functions of the nervous system21
5466498377MedullaThe area of the brainstem shown here22
5466550680Two areas of the brain stem that help regulate cardiovascular and respiratory systems and ratesPons Medulla23
5466556703Nephronthe functional units of the kidney; they cleanse the blood and balance the constituents of the circulation24
5466617449HalluxAnother term for the big toe25
5466624217BrevisShort26
5466633023LongusLong27
5466635305Plexusnetwork of nerves or nervous tissue28
5466661522Sulcusgroove formed by convolutions in the surface of the cerebral cortex29
5466672015Gyrusridge formed by convolutions on the surface of the cerebrum or cerebellum30
5466699785Frontal LobeThe lobe of the brain shown here in yellow31
5466706437Parietal LobeThe lobe of the brain shown here in blue32
5467125211Vasocontrictiondecreases blood flow as the smooth muscle in the walls of the tunica media contracts, making the lumen narrower and increasing blood pressure33
5467139062Vasodialationincreases blood flow as the smooth muscle relaxes, allowing the lumen to widen and blood pressure to drop34
5467147538PhagocytosisA phagocyte is a cell that is able to surround and engulf a particle or cell35
5467209953The three major regions of the pharynx are?Nasopharynx Oropharynx Laryngopharynx36
5595471487The term used to describe the kidneysRenal37
5595507339The term used to describe the LiverHepatic38
5595510144The terms used to describe the heartCardiac39
5595514832The term used to describe membrane surrouding the lungsPleura40
5595563842The term used to describe the upper arm for example the __________________ plexusBrachial41
5595574440The term used to describe he hollow space behind the kneePopliteal42
5595586532muscular contractions and relaxations that propel food through the GI tractPeristalsis43
5595675031An example of this type of bone is the femur and metataralsLong44
5595682836This type of bone provides stability and support while allowing for some motionShort45
5595688113This type of bone is thin and curvedFlat46
5595692742This type of bone can be found in places that support and protect the spinal chord and make up most if not all of the facial bonesIrregular47
5595754030the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.Axial48
5595759252What bones make up the Appendicular skeleton?The bones of the limbs (appendages), pelvic girdle, and pectoral girdle49
5595829701SkeletalType of muscle shown here50
5596001514This type of muscle aids in contraction, causes movement ,and helps hold a body upright or balanced in any positionSkeletal51
5623837025What is the order of blood flow through the heart?Right ventricle Pulmonary trunk Pulmonary arteries Lungs (Pulmonary capillaries) Pulmonary Veins Left Atrium Left Ventricle Aorta Systemic Arteries Systemic Capillaries Systemic Venules Systemic Veins Inferior and superior vena cave Right Atrium52

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