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Anatomy weeks 6-13
Question | Answer |
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What are axial muscles? | Muscles of the tail, trunk, eyeballs and hypobrachial muscles |
What are the 3 basic parts of neurons? | dendrites, nerve cell body, axon |
The hyperpothalamus regulates: | blood pressure and body temperature |
What are the properties of hormones? | 1.)ALWAYS delivered through blood. 2.)Very specific; only binds with cells with proper receptors. 3.)Potent |
What is the function of the coronary artery? | It supplies blood to the heart tissue |
What are the functions of the lymphatic system? | 1.) Houses/Supports the immune system 2.) Cleans the cardiovascular system 3.)Absorbs fats/soluble vitamins |
What structure contains the voice box? | Larynx |
What is the function of pepsin? | Breaks proteins into peptides |
What is the correct flow of air being inhaled? | Larynx, Laryngopharynx, Nasopharynx, Oropharynx |
Another name for swelling: | Edema |
About how much total body weight is made up of whole blood? | 8% |
What affects the secretion of melatonin | Light |
Where is the sympathetic chain ganglia located? | The chain runs parallel to the vertebral column, extends from C3-C4 |
The CNS is comprised of: | The brain and spinal cord |
What bones make up the pectoral gridle? | The clavicle and Scapula |