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Week 13 - Study Stac
Content covered in weeks 6-12.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the name of the heart's special covering? | Pericardium |
| What is the name of the vessel that carries blood away from the heart? Name two examples. | Artery. Two examples: aorta and pulmonary trunk. |
| What is the name of the vessel that carries blood toward the heart? Name two examples. | Vein. Two examples: superior vena cava and pulmonary veins. |
| What layer of the heart tissue makes up the bulk? | Myocardium. |
| What special type of radiography visualizes arteries? | Angiography. |
| What is the function of the sinoatrial (SA) node? | Acts as the hearts pacemaker. |
| What does the upper respiratory tract consist of? | Nose, nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, and larynx. |
| What does the lower respiratory tract consist of? | Trachea, all segments of the bronchial tree, and the lungs. |
| What two pairs of organs are found in the oropharynx? | Palatine tonsils and lingual tonsils. |
| What set of tonsils are most commonly removed in a tonsillectomy? | Palatine tonsils. |
| What structure is the voice box? | Larynx. |
| What structure is responsible for exchange of gases in the respiratory system? | Alveoli. |