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Unit 4 Discussion

TermDefinition
Pharynx The muscular tube behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus (throat).
Larynx The hollow, tubular structure containing the vocal cords, located between the pharynx and trachea (voice box).
Trachea The large membranous tube reinforced by rings of cartilage, extending from the larynx to the bronchial tubes (windpipe).
Bronchi The two main branches of the trachea that lead into the lungs.
Pulmonology The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system.
Esophagus The muscular tube that conveys food and liquid from the pharynx to the stomach.
Pancreas A glandular organ behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine and hormones like insulin into the bloodstream.
Liver A large lobed organ that processes nutrients, filters blood, produces bile, and detoxifies chemicals.
Gallbladder A small, pear-shaped sac under the liver that stores and concentrates bile produced by the liver.
Intestines The long, continuous tube running from the stomach to the anus, comprising the small intestine (for digestion/absorption) and large intestine (for water absorption and waste formation).
Ureters The pair of narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
Urethra The duct through which urine is discharged from the bladder to the exterior of the body.
Prostate A male gland surrounding the neck of the bladder and urethra that secretes a fluid component of semen.
Testes The male gonads, responsible for producing sperm and the hormone testosterone.
Bladder A muscular, distensible sac in the pelvis that stores urine before disposal via urination.
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