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Yvette Lara

Physiology Finals

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what does CNS consist of? Brain and spinal cord
what does our sympathetic division do? fight or flight
two main types of cells in nervous system neurons and glia
four large fluid filled spaces within the brain ventricles
three divisions of the brain make up the brainstem medulla, midbrain and pons
where is the brachial plexus located? found deep within the shoulder
how many cranial nerves connect to the brain? twelve pairs
what is nociceptor? describes free nerve endings, primary sensory receptors for pain
another word for sense of smell? Olfaction
the ear is divided into what parts? external ear, middle and inner ear
r. The anterior portion of the fibrous layer of the eye is cornea
The gland has a stemlike stalk, _________, which connects it to the hypothalamus of the brain. infundibulum
maintains the growth and development of its target gland—the thyroid. TSH
how many lobes are in the thyroid gland? two lobes
what type of blood is 90% water and 10% solutes? plasma
formation of new blood cells hematopoiesis
volume percent of RBC'S in whole blood? hematocrit
when does the heart attain is adult shape? between puberty and 25
covering layer is known as the visceral layer of the serous pericardium (in the heart) epicardium
vessel that carries blood toward the heart. T vein
how many valves are in the heart? four valves
fluid, which fills the spaces between the cells? Interstitial fluid
what is the percent of lymph from the breast enters the lymph nodes of the axillary region? 85%
functions of the spleen? defense, tissue repair, hematopoiesis, blood destruction, blood reservoir
molecular markers visible to the immune system? antigens
Antibodies are proteins of the family immunoglobulins
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