structure in the nose that slows and stirs the air that is inspire and provides a mucus covered surface area; permits rapid warming and moistening of the dry inspired air

refers to the entry of foreign material such as food, liquids, saliva and gastric contents into the airways of the lungs.

Why is the right lower lobe of the lungs the most common site for aspiration?

the airways lead to it due to the more vertical orientation.

located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus and is divided into two sections: anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary Its main job is to control other endocrine glands as well as secrete many hormones such as ACTH

adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

a hormone secreted by pituitary glandl stimulates our adrenal glands to produce cortisol

What are some functions of cortisol?

plays a role in the body’s response to stress, maintaining blood pressure and reducing inflammation

what is the thyroid gland's main function?

to control the body’s metabolic rate, which is the process of converting food into energy. It releases the following hormones: thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), Reverse triiodothyronine (RT3) and calcitonin

What ia considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?

the sinoatrial (SA) node- generates electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat; located in the right atrium and is considered the pacemaker because it produces the electrical signal that starts each heartbeat and sets the hearts rhythm.

What is the The circle of Willis (CoW) ?

is group of interconnected blood vessels that forms a circular structure located in the center of the brain; the main purpose of this circular arrangement is to maintain consistent blood flow to the brain through a process called collateral circulatio

what is Alzheimer’s disease?

It is the most common cause of dementia and is characterized by the buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain, including amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles

what is the parasympathetic nervous systems main function?

The main function is to serve as controller during the “rest and repair” time, the time when our bodies are not in fight-or-flight mode.

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Question	Answer
Conchae	structure in the nose that slows and stirs the air that is inspire and provides a mucus covered surface area; permits rapid warming and moistening of the dry inspired air
Aspiration	refers to the entry of foreign material such as food, liquids, saliva and gastric contents into the airways of the lungs.
Why is the right lower lobe of the lungs the most common site for aspiration?	the airways lead to it due to the more vertical orientation.
Pituitary Gland	located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus and is divided into two sections: anterior pituitary and posterior pituitary Its main job is to control other endocrine glands as well as secrete many hormones such as ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)	a hormone secreted by pituitary glandl stimulates our adrenal glands to produce cortisol
What are some functions of cortisol?	plays a role in the body’s response to stress, maintaining blood pressure and reducing inflammation
what is the thyroid gland's main function?	to control the body’s metabolic rate, which is the process of converting food into energy. It releases the following hormones: thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), Reverse triiodothyronine (RT3) and calcitonin
What ia considered the "pacemaker" of the heart?	the sinoatrial (SA) node- generates electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat; located in the right atrium and is considered the pacemaker because it produces the electrical signal that starts each heartbeat and sets the hearts rhythm.
What is the The circle of Willis (CoW) ?	is group of interconnected blood vessels that forms a circular structure located in the center of the brain; the main purpose of this circular arrangement is to maintain consistent blood flow to the brain through a process called collateral circulatio
what is Alzheimer’s disease?	It is the most common cause of dementia and is characterized by the buildup of abnormal proteins in the brain, including amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles
what is the parasympathetic nervous systems main function?	The main function is to serve as controller during the “rest and repair” time, the time when our bodies are not in fight-or-flight mode.

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