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The human body

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show body cavity w/ major organs or digestion and excretion below diaphragm above pelvis  
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acetabulum   show
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show prominence of cartilage in upper larynx- in men also called the thyroid cartilage  
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adenosine triphosphate (ATP)   show
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show endocrine glands- on top of kindneys- release adrenaline when stimulated by PNS  
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show nerves that release norepinephrine or noradrenaline  
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show metabolism that works IN the presence of oxygen  
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agonal gasps   show
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show part of the nervous system that when stimulated cause constriction of blood vessels  
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show air sacs of the lungs where exchange of 02 and C02 takes place  
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show metabolism that takes place in the absence of 02 byproduct=lactic acid  
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show Pt standing forward, arms at side, palms forward  
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show main artery that carries oxygenated blood to the body  
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appendicular skeleton   show
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appendix   show
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show smallest branches of arteries- leads to network of capillaries  
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show covers the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the end) of bones- in synovial joints  
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show 2 upper chambers of the heart  
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autonomic nervous system   show
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show skull, spinal column and rib cage  
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ball-and-socket joint   show
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show part of nervous system that when stimulated cause an increased forced of contraction of the heart and can increase heart rate and bronchial dilation  
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biceps   show
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bile ducts   show
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blood pressure (BP)   show
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brachial artery   show
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show controlling organ of body  
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show between spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by cerebellum; controls life functions  
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capillary vessels   show
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show heart muscle, creates internal electrical current  
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cardiac output (CO)   show
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show major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain  
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cartilage   show
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show first part of large intestine, where the ileum opens  
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central nervous system (CNS)   show
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show the "little brain"  
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show fluid that flows to protect the brain and spinal cord  
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cerebrum   show
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show first 7 vertebrae- in the neck  
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show thin band of fibrous tissue that attach valves in the heart and prevent them from inverting  
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chyme   show
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show complex arrangement of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins- moves blood, 02, nutrients, C02 and cellular waste  
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show the collar bone  
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coccyx   show
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show line that divided the body into front and back parts (imaginary)  
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cranium   show
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cricoid cartilage   show
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show thin sheet of fascia that connects thyroid and cricoid cartilages that make up the larynx  
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dead space   show
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dermis   show
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diaphragm   show
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show relaxation of the ventricles in the heart  
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show movement of gas from a HIGH area of concentration TO a LOW area  
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show processing of food  
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show artery on anterior surface of foot  
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show complex message and control system that integrates body functions (release of hormones)  
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enzymes   show
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epidermis   show
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epiglottis   show
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epinephrine   show
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show collapsable tube- extends from pharynx to stomach- propels food and liquids into stomach  
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show amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled  
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show straightening of a joint  
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fallopian tube   show
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femoral artery   show
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femoral head   show
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femur   show
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show bending of a joint  
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show large opening in the skull that allows brain to connect to spinal cord  
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show forehead- bone  
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show sac on undersurface of liver- collects bile from liver and discharges it through the bile duct  
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genital system   show
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germinal layer   show
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show bone prominence of the proximal. lateral side of thigh  
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show small organs that produce hair  
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heart rate   show
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hinge joint   show
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show substances formed in organs/glands that are carries to an organ- regulate many body functions  
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humorous   show
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hydrostatic pressure   show
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show "backup system" to control respiration  
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ilium   show
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show large vein; carries blood from the lower extremities and pelvis to the heart  
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show amount of air that can be inhaled in 1 breath  
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interstitial space   show
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show one of the bones that form the pelvic ring  
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joint (articulation)   show
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joint capsule   show
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show 2 organs that excrete the end products of metabolism as urine- regulates the body's salt and water content  
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show use of muscles of the chest, back, and abdomen to assist when ventilation is impaired  
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lactic acid   show
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large intestine   show
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lesser trochanter   show
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show connects bone to bone, strengthens joint  
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liver   show
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lumbar spine   show
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show thin fluid that carries 02, nutrients, and hormones to cells and carries metabolic waste away  
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lymph nodes   show
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show upper part of the sternum  
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maxillae   show
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medulla oblongata   show
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metabolism (cellular respiration)   show
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show helping to regulate the level of consciousness  
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midsagittal plane   show
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show amount of air moved in and out the lungs per min TV times RR  
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show carry info from the CNS to the muscles  
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mucous membranes   show
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mucus   show
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myocardium   show
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nasopharynx   show
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norepinephrine   show
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occiput   show
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oncotic pressure   show
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show eye socket  
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show part of the pharynx that extends vertically from the back of the mouth to the esophagus  
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show produces sex hormones and eggs  
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pancreas   show
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show controls involuntary functions  
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parietal bone   show
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show study of how normal physiological processes are affected by disease  
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show the circulation of oxygenated blood to organs that meets the cells current needs  
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show spinal nerves, cranial nerves (sensory, motor, or connecting)  
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show wavelike contraction of smooth muscle- how some organs propel their contents  
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show stick, yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients and transports cellular waste to organs for excretion  
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show membrane covering the lungs and lining the thorax, closes the pleural space  
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show potential space  
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pons   show
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posterior tibial artery   show
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show small gland surrounding the urethra where it emerges from the bladder; secrets sperm  
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pubic symphysis   show
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show leads from right ventricle to the lungs; carries 02 poor blood  
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show 4 veins that return oxygenated blood to left atrium  
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show wave of pressure created as the heart contracts and forces blood out of the left ventricle  
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show major artery in the forearm; on the wrist, on thumb side  
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show lowest part of colon  
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show red blood cells; carry 02 to tissues  
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renal pelvis   show
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residual volume   show
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show inhaling and exhaling of air; psychological process that exchanges C02 from fresh air  
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show inability of the body to move gas effectively  
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reticular activating system   show
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retroperitoneal   show
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sacroiliac joint   show
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sacrum   show
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sagittal plane   show
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salivary glands   show
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sebaceous glands   show
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show carry sensations for touch, taste, smell, temperature, and pain from the body to CNS  
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hypoperfusion   show
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shoulder girdle   show
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show muscles thats attached to bones and usually 1 joint  
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small intestine   show
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smooth muscle   show
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somatic nervous system   show
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show muscles arranged in circles that can decrease the diameter of tubes; found in rectum, bladder, blood vessels  
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show device to measure BP  
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show outermost/dead layer of skin  
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show amount of blood pumped with each ventricular contraction  
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subcutaneous tissue   show
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symphysis   show
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synovial fluid   show
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synovial membrane   show
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systematic circulation   show
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show related to the amount of dilation or constriction in the blood vessel; the resistance it must overcome  
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show the contraction of the ventricles  
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show attaches muscles to bone  
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testicles   show
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show forms the upper part of the larynx; adams apple  
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tidal volume   show
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show superficial landmarks of the body that guide the location of whats beneath  
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show windpipe; passes air to and from the lungs  
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show imaginary line where the body divided into top and bottom  
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tunica media   show
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show small tub that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder  
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show conveys urine from the bladder to the outside of the body  
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vagina   show
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show spermatic duct of the testicles  
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ventilation   show
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V/Q ratio   show
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leukocytes   show
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zygomas   show
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