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89 Cards in this Set
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The mechanical transmission of sound from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear is the function of?
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Auditory Ossicles
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-To prepare the body for energy-expending
-stressful -emergency situations are the primary concern for? |
Sympathetic Nervous System
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Impulse Receptors of a Nerve are
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Dendrites
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The body's primary thermo-regulatory action is the function of dilating and constricting blood vessels and the?
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Sweat Glands
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Nerves that control the muscles between the ribs
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Intercostal Nerves
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Primary Muscle of Respiration
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Diaphragm
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Another term for "windpipe"
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Trachea
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Another Name for "Bone tissue"
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Osseous Connective Tissue
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Relaxation of the Heart
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Diastole
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The meninges, membrane layers covering of the brain and spibal cord are composed of?
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-Dura mater
-Pia mater -Archnoid |
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Autonomic Nervous system(ANS) divides into which 2 subdivisions?
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-Sympathetic Nervous System
-Parasympathetic Nervous System |
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The 12 pairs of cranial nerves and 31 pairs of spinal nerves form what nervous system?
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Peripheral nervous system(PNS)
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The endocrine system sends messages by way of chemical messengers called?
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Hormones
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What part of the body is cerebral spinal fluid produced?
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Central ventricles of the brain
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Self-regulated control of the body's internal enviroment?
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Homeostasis
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Circular,pigmented muscular structure that gives color to the eye?
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Iris
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The Opening of the Iris
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Pupil
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Portion of the cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell's reproduction?
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Nucleus
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Red Blood cells live ONLY?
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100 to 120 DAYS in the body
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The auditory Tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx. 36mm long and its function is to equalize internal and external air pressure?
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Eustachian Tube
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The physical and chemical breakdown of food?
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Digestion
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The prominences easily felt on the inner and outer aspects of the ankle (tarsus)?
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-Medial Malleolus (inner)
-Lateral Malleolus (outer) |
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What Hormone is produced by the Beta Cells of the "Islands of langerhans" in the pancreas?
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Insulin
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Longest Muscle in the body
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Sartorius
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Respond to Low intensities of light, also responsible for Night Vision
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Rods
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Circular,pigmented muscular structure that gives color to the eye?
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Iris
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The Opening of the Iris
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Pupil
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Portion of the cell containing all the genetic material important in the cell's reproduction?
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Nucleus
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Red Blood cells live ONLY?
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100 to 120 DAYS in the body
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The auditory Tube that connects the middle ear to the pharynx. 36mm long and its function is to equalize internal and external air pressure?
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Eustachian Tube
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The physical and chemical breakdown of food?
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Digestion
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The prominences easily felt on the inner and outer aspects of the ankle (tarsus)?
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-Medial Malleolus (inner)
-Lateral Malleolus (outer) |
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What Hormone is produced by the Beta Cells of the "Islands of langerhans" in the pancreas?
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Insulin
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Longest Muscle in the body
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Sartorius
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Respond to Low intensities of light, also responsible for Night Vision
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Rods
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The middle layer of the eye that is highly vascular, pigmented tissue that provides nourishment to the inner structures
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Choroid
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Nerves that control the Diaphragm
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Phrenic Nerves
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Nerves that control the Larnyx(Voice Box)
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Vagus Nerves
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Another name for red Blood Cells
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Erythocytes
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the ability of muscles to regain the original form when stretched is known as?
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Elasticity
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The act of straightening a limb
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Extension
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Dialation of the pupil, A muscular response of the iris, normally occurs as a result of?
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Dim Light
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An insufficient secretion of thyroxin causes______( pt exhibits a DECREASE in basal metabolism, sweating is almost absent, heart rate slow and a simple goiter may form)
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HYPOthyroidism
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-To prevent excessive blood loss
-To convert fibrinogen into blood serum to aid healing is the purpose of? |
BLood Clotting
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Normal WBC count is?
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6,000-8,000
(15,000 to 20,000 during infection) |
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3 parts of Auditort Ossicles
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-Malleus(Hammer)
-Incus (Anvil) -Stapes (stirrup) |
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4 valves of the Heart:
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-tricuspid valve
-mitral or bicuspid valve -pulmonary valve -aortic valve |
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What hormone is produced by the Alpha cells of the "Islands of Langerhans" in the pancreas?
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Glucagon
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Another name for white blood cells
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Leukocytes
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Outer layer of the eye
(the white of the eye) |
Sclera
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Appendicular skeleton consists of?
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Upper and Lower Extremities
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The upper 3ribs on each side are known as?
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True Ribs
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Calcium levels in the blood are controlled by?
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Parathormone
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Electrolyte Balance is a function of the hormone produced by?
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Cortex of the adrenal gland
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An overproduction of ________ after growth years causes Agromegaly( which is characterized by the development of abnormally large hands,feet and jaw)
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Somatotropin
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The transfer of fluids across the plasma membrane of a cell fram an area of LOWER concentration to an arean of HIGHER concentration?
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Osmosis
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Frequently called glands but not "true glands", manufactures white blood cells, filtrate bacterial debris and collect large protein molecules?
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Lymph Nodes
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A hormone that controls the rate of cell metabolism?
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Thyroxin
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A nerve cell or Neuron is composed of?
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-Axon
-Cyton -Dendrites |
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Which tissue chief function is the secretion of digested foods and liquids?
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Columnar
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The ability of muscles to respond to a stimulus?
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Excitability or Irritability
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The space through which a nerve impulse passes from one neron to another is called?
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Synapse
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2 most prominent mineral elements of bone?
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Calcium and Phosphorus
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Excessive secretion of thyroxin raises the metabolic rate and causes_________ (fast pulse rate,dizziness, increased basal metabolism, profuse sweating,tremors,nervousness, and a tremendous appetite coupled with a loss of weight?
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HYPERthyroidism
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Blood of Average Man contains______ red cells per cubic millimeter?
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5million
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Blood of Average female contains_________red blood cells per cubic meter?
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4.5 million
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Total blood volume in Average Adult?
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5 to 6liters
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Moving an extermity AWAY from the body is called?
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Abduction
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Total Quantity of spinal fluid bathing spinal cord?
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75ml
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What type of tissue is known as the lining tissue of the body?
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Epithelial
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The innominate bone(HIP) is composed of 3parts that are untied in adults to form a Cuplike structure called the?
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Acetabulum
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This type of tissue is extensively distributed the body and chief function is to bind parts of the body together?
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Areolar connective tissue
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head oF Humerus
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Glenoid Fossa
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A wax-like substance that aids in protecting the eardrum against foreign bodies and microorganisms?
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cerumen
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The transparent outer layer of eye
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Cornea
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Another name for "fatty tissue"
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Adipose tissue
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Bones that develop within a Tendon?
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Sesamoid bones
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The inner part of the eye derives its nourishment primarily from the vascular structure of what tissue?
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Choroid
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A structure in the brain, synthesizes chemicals that are secreted to the pituitary gland to stimulate the release of its hormones to help Regulate Body Temperature
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Hypothalamus
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What structures of the inner ear provides neural stimuli used to maintain equilibrium?
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3 Semi-Circular Canals
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An inherited disease characterized by delayed clotting of the blood and consequent difficulty to control Hemorrhage
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Hemophilia
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Pain Center of the bone?
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Periosteum
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When ADH is not produced in adequate amounts, the daily urine volume is between 10 to 15 liters instead of the normal 1.5liters, this condition is called?
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Diabetes Insipidus
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When the body is in the anatomical position, thumbs point?
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Laterally
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By what process is 3 dimensional vision produced?
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Convergence
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Actin and Myosin are the 2 protein substances involved in?
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Muscle Contraction
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9meters in length, tubular and includes the Mouth,Pharnyx,Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestines
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Alimentary Canal
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Another name for eardrum
(an oval sheet of fibrous epithelial tissue that stretches across the inner end of the external auditorycanal |
Tympanic Membrane
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-Balance
-Coordination of -Harmony of motion are functions of what part of the brain? |
Cerebellum
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