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the controlling organ of the body and center of conciousness, functions include perception control of reactions to the environment emotional responses and judgement |
brain |
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metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen |
aerobic metabolism |
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the straigtening of the a joint |
extension |
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the quaddrangrualar bones of the cheeks |
zygomas |
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the glands that secrete sweat located in the dermal layer of the skin |
sweat glands |
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the tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit the transfer of oxygen C02 nutrients waster between body tissues and the blood |
capillary vessels |
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the foward facing part of the hand in an anatomic position |
palmar |
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the nasal cavity formed by the union of facial bones and protects the respiratory tract from contaminants |
nasophayrnx |
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a body part or condition that appears on both sides of the midline |
bilateral |
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the area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum surrounded by the cerebellum controls functions that are necessary for life such as respiration |
brain stem |
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the tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for the fertilization of the ovum |
fallopian tubes |
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the outermost cavity of a womans reproductive system the lower part of the birth canal |
vagina |
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the upper part of the sternum |
manubrum |
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the nucleotide involved in energy metabolism used to store energy |
ATP |
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further inside the body and away from the skin |
deep |
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the inner layers of the skin containing hair follicles sweat glands nerve ending and blood vessels |
dermis |
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part of the body that lie closer to the midline also called inner structures |
medial |
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nerve tissue that coordinates nerve tracts coordinates heart rate blood vessel diameter swallowing vomiting coughing and sneezing |
medulla oblangata |
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organs that discharge of certain waste materials filtered from the blood and excreted as urine |
urinary system |
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the lowermost endpoint of colon |
rectum |
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a bony prominence on the promixal laterial side of the thigh just below the hip |
greater trochanter |
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the eye socket made of the maxilla and zygoma |
orbit |
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a type of joint that has grown together forming a stable connection |
symphysis |
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forms the posterior portion of the oral cavity which is bordered superiorlly by the hard and soft palates laterally by the cheeks and inferiorally by the tongue |
oropharynx |
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the primary reproductive organs that produce an ovum or that if is fertilized , will develop into a fetus |
ovaries |
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the bone of the lower jaw |
mandible |
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the upper jawbones that assist in the formation of the orbit the nasal cavity and the palate and hold the upper teeth |
maxillae |
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the principal artery...continuation of the illiac attery..supplies blood to the lower abdominal wall, external genitalia and legs. It can be palpated in the groin area. |
femoral artery |
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a neurotransmitter or drug sometimes used in the treatment of shock, produces vasocontriction through its alpha simulator processes |
noreinephrine |
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the lining of the body cavities and passages that communicate directly or indirectly with the environment outside of the body |
mucuos membrane |
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the system that controls all activities of the body both voluntary and involuntary |
nervous system |
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fluids produced in the ventricles of the brain that flows in the subarachnoid space and bathes the meniges |
cerebrospinal fluid |
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endocrine glands located on the top of the kidneys that release adrenaline when stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system |
adrenal glands |
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a sac behind the pubic symphisis made of smooth muscle that collects urine |
urinary bladder |
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motion of a limb toward the midline |
adduction |
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the artery in the forearm it is palpable at the wrist thumb side |
radial artery |
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cells that carry the oxygen to the bloods tissue also called euthrocytes |
red blood cells |
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the bone on the thumb side of the forearm |
radius |
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the large muscle that covers the humorous |
biceps |
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the small amount of liquid within a joint used as lubrication |
synovial fluid |
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to straigthen |
extend |
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the opaque sticky secretion of the mucuous membrane that lubricates the body openings |
mucus |
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the glands that secrete sweat located in the dermal layer of the skin |
sweat glands |
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the most posterior portion of the cranium |
occiput |
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the heart muscle |
myocardium |
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the canal that conveys urine from the bladder to outside the body |
uretra |
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the tiny blood vessels between the arterioles and venules that permit the transfer of oxygen CO2 nutrients and waste between body tissues and blood |
capillary vessels |
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the spermatic duct of the testicles |
vasa deferentia |
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the pressure of water to move, typically into the capillary as the result of the presence of plasma proteins |
oncotic pressure |