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Week 6-12 Human Anatomy (Chapter 15-35) except 17, 34.

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The pectorals major is an example of a convergent muscle. T or F? True
A muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes Skeletal Muscle
A skeletal muscle of the trunk or head Axial Muscle
The location where a neuron meets its target cell Synapse
Norepinephrine, dopamine, and epinephrine are examples of what kind of neurotransmitters? Catecholamines
The division of the PNS that governs the internal activities of the human body, including heart rate, breathing, digestion, salivation, perspiration, urination, and sexual arousal. Autonomic Nervous System
Define: leptin: a protein produced by fat cells that is a hormone acting mainly in the regulation of appetite and fat storage.
General term for disease of myocardium; can be caused by alcohol abuse, parasites, viral infection, and congestive heart failure; one of most common reasons a patient may require heart transplant Cardiomyopathy
The __________________ circulation carries blood between the heart and lungs, while the __________________ circula- tion carries blood between the heart and the cells and tissues of the body. Pulmonary, Systemic
a vascular organ that is somewhat fragile due to the absence of a capsule Spleen
a phagocytic cell that is attracted via chemotaxis from the bloodstream to infected tissues. Contains cytoplasmic granules, which in turn contain a variety of vasoactive mediators such as histamine. Neutrophil
The portion of the sternum where CPR is performed is the: a. xiphoid process. b. ribs. c. manubrium. d. body. C. Body
The site of bifurcation of the right and left lungs is called the: a. alveoli. b. carina. c. trachea. d. capillary. B. Carina
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