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Sonia Aranda
Anatomy Weeks 6-12
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a convergent muscle? | A type of muscle that has a small origin and large attachment point. This type of muscle resembles a fan and an example of this would be the pectoralis major. |
| What is a spiral muscle? | A type of muscle the twists around its origination point. An example is the lattisimus dorsi. |
| What type of salivary glands are found in the mouth? | Parotid glands, Submandibular glands, and Sublingual glands |
| Are teeth considered an organ? | Yes, teeth are the organs for chewing. |
| What is the role of Chief cells? | To secrete the enzymes found in gastric juices. |
| What are the two layers of the serous pericardium? | Parietal layer, which is found inside the fibrous pericardium. Visceral layer, which is the lining outside of the heart. |
| What separates the right and left atria? | Interatrial Septum |
| What are the four electrical conductors of the heart? | Sinoatrial node, Atrioventricular node, Atrioventricular Bundle (Bundle of His), Subendocardial branches (Purkinje Fibers) |
| How much lymph is produced daily from the liver and small intestines? | 2800 to 3000 ml lymph daily. |
| What is an inflammatory response characterized by a raise in body temperature? | Fever |