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30 Cards in this Set
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What disease can be caused by a parasite sometimes found in pork?
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trichinosis
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What type of diet should help reduce edema?
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low sodium
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Name the mucous membrane lining the inner surface of the uterus.
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endometrium
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What is the progressive wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in the walls of the gastrointestinal tract called?
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peristalsis
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What is the tough connective tissue membrane that covers the bone called?
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periosteum
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What are the coverings of the brain and spinal cord called?
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meninges
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What is the liquid part of the blood known as?
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plasma
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Blood in the right ventricle is kept from being pumped back into the
atrium by the action of what structure? |
tricuspid valve
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What stimulates the initiation of the heart beat?
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sinoatrial node
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The coronary arteries branch off what blood vessel?
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ascending aorta (Be specific, only correct answer)
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Name the lymphatic organ that plays a key role in immunity and becomes adipose tissue later in life?
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thymus
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Where is the Circle of Willis located?
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in the brain
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Name a glandlike structure in the brain that is shaped like a pine cone, located in a pocket near the corpus callosum. The exact function of the gland is unknown.
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pineal body
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What nerve is known as the pneumogastric or 10th cranial nerve, has both motor and sensory functions and a wider distribution than any of the other cranial nerves?
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vagus
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What blood vessels generally carry blood low in oxygen content?
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veins (must be plural)
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What are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder called?
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ureters (must be plural)
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Iron is a necessary component of what part of red blood cells?
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hemoglobin
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How many glasses of liquid should be consumed daily by an adult?
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six to eight
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What are the 46 thread-like substances in the nucleus of a human cell which carry hereditary characteristics called?
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chromosomes
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What are the basic structural units of nerve tissue called?
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neurons
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What is the body system called that includes the hair, nails, and skin?
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integumentary
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What is another name for the excretory system?
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urinary
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What is a localized dilation or balloon-like swelling that may occur as a result of weakness in the wall of an artery?
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aneurysm
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What is the response of damaged tissues to injury which is characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain?
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inflammation
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How many ribs are there in the human body?
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12 pairs
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Which of the endocrine glands produces hormones which regulate the growth of the body, especially the skeleton?
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pituitary
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What nutrient comprises about 58% of the body weight?
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water
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What are protease, lipase and amylase examples of?
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enzymes
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What mineral is essential for regular heart rhythm and is found in meats, oranges, and bananas?
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potassium
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Name the four fat soluble vitamins
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A, D, E, K (any order)
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