Chapter 6 The Human Body Part 1

The substance taht leaves the stomach. It is a combination of all of the eaten foods with added stomach acids

Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by slow, gasping breaths, sometimes seen in patients in cardiac arrest

the hip bones

the reproductive system in men and women

imaginary plane where the body is divided into front and back parts

Thin, Leaf shaped valve that allows air to pass into the trachea but prevents food and liquid from eating

The amount of air that can be exhaled following a normal exhalation: average volume is about 1200ml for adult male

a large opening at the base of the skull through which the brain connects to the spinal cord

one of the two largest veins in the body. Carris blood from the lower extermities and the pelvis and abdominal organs

Substances formed in specialized organs and glands and carried to another organ or group of cells in the same organism

the small organs that produce hair

Pertaining to nerves that release norepinephrine;also pertains to the receptors acted on by norepinephrine

Small bones that composite the wrist

the proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint

substances designed t speed uop the rte of specific biochemical reactions

the collarbone

The airsacs of the lungs in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place

a bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint

Thin bands of fibrous tissue that attach to the valves in the heart and prevent them from inverting

Part of the nervous system that regulates functions such as digestion and sweating, that are not controlled voluntarily

the bending of the joint

the pressure of water against the walls of its container

Substance produced by the body aka adrenaline and a drug produced by pharma compnies that increase pulse rate & pressure

the supporting bone of the upper arm

The portion of the skelatal system that comprimises the arms,legs, pelvis and shoulder girdle

major artery of the thigh a continuation of the external iliac artery

The first part of the large intestines, into which the ileum opens

any portion of the airway that does contain air and cannot participate in gas exchange such as the trachea and bronchi

Measure of the volume of blood circulated by the heart in 1 minute, calculated by SVxHR

A set of chemical reactions that supplies cells with energy. includes both anaerobic and aerobic metabolism

a small, tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen

a pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces of the bones in synovial joints

Extensions of a neuron that carry impulses away from the nerve cell body to the dendrites(receivers) of another neuron

joints that can bend and straighten but cannot rotate

The depression on th lateral pelvis where it's 3 components join, in which the femoral head fits snuggly

a joint that allows internal and external rotation, as well as bending

the last 3 or 4 vertebrae of the spine, the tail bone

a sac on the undersurface of the liver that collects bile from the liver and discharges into the duodenum

a condition in which the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal cell functions

Muscular dome that forms the undersurface of the thorax seperating the chest from the abdominal cavity

Portion of the nervous system that when stimulated causes an increase in the force of the contraction of the heart

the straightning of a joint

the thigh bone: the longest and one of the strongest bones in the body

The nucleotide involved in energy metabolsim: used to store energy

One of the two upper chambers of the heart

the processing of food that nourishes the individual cells of the body

Smooth connective tissue that forms support structure of the skeletal system and provides cushioning between bones

a firm ridge of cartilage that forms the lower part of the larynx

the space in between the cells

The controlling organ of the body and center of conciousness

The area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrumControls life function that are necesary for life IE breathing

Outer layer of skin

The pressure that the blood exerts against the walls ofthe arteries as it passes through them

The body cavity that contains many of the majororgans of digestion and excretion

one of the three bones that fuse to form the pelvic ring

a thin sheet of fascia that connects the thyroid and cricoid cartilages that mak up the larynx

The main artery leavingthe left side of the heart and carrying freshly oxygenated blood to the body

The brain and spinal cord

an oxygen carrying protein found in red blood cells

the large muscle that covers the front of the humerus

a backup system to control respiration. sense drops in the oxygen level in the blood

the number of heartbeats during specific time (usually 1 minute)

Endocrine glands located on top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by sympathetic nervous system

The study of the physical structure of the body and its components

Collapsible tube that extends from pharynx to the stomach; Muscle contractions push food and liquid into stoamach

The part of teh skeleton comprimising the skull, vertabral column, and rib cage

The artery on the anterior surface of the foot between the first and second metatarsels

The heart muscles

The position of reference in which the patient stands facing forwar, arms at the side with the palm of the hands forward

The Heel bone

Metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen

complex arrangement of connected tubes including the arteries,arterioles,capilaries,venules and veins that move blood

an abnormally high level of CO2 in the blood stream

the deepest layer of the epidermis where new skin cells are formed

The smallest branches of arteries leading to the vast network of capillaries

the part of the skull that encloses the brain and is composed of eight bones

The portion of the vertebral column consisting of the first seven vertabrae that lie in the neck

The relaxation or period of relaxation , of the heart especially the ventricles

one of the three major subdivision of the brain aka the little brain; coordinates fine body movements

Fluid produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the meninges

the tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for fertilization of the ovum

the complex message and control system that intergrates many body functions including the release of hormones

the inner layer of the skin, containing hair follicles, sweat glands, nerve endings, and blood vessels

the bones of the cranium that form the forehead

a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body

the ducts that convey bile between the liver and the intestine

the smaller of the two bones that form the lower leg

Movement of a gas from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentrations

Portions of the nervous system that, when stimulated, can cause constriction of the blood vessels

deficient oxygen concentrtion in the tissues

Metabolism that takes place inthe abscence of oxygen; the main by product is lactic acid

Tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit transfero O2, CO, nutrients and waste

the amount of air that can be inhaled after a normal inhalation

The major artery that supplies blood to the head and brain