the largest artery, a continuation of the aorta extending from the diaphragm through the abdomen

ccessory hemiazygos vein

a vein on the left side of the vertebral column that generally drains the fourth through eighth intercostal spaces on the left side of the body.

a physiological mechanism that adjusts breathing and heart rate to maintain proper blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels

a homeostatic mechanism that helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate by using stretch receptors in the carotid sinus.

What does medullary ischemic reflex result in?

a powerful, protective increase in blood pressure and heart rate to restore blood flow to the brain

aggregated lymphoid nodules

also known as Peyer's patches, are patches of lymphoid tissue in the lining of the small intestine that are crucial for the immune system

Lymph nodes in the pelvis, located along the iliac arteries filtering lymph from the legs, lower abdominal wall, and pelvic organs like the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs, playing a key role in immunity and cancer spread

a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.

the ability of the immune system to produce a normal and effective response to pathogens.

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Human Physiology weeks 7-13

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Abdominal aorta	the largest artery, a continuation of the aorta extending from the diaphragm through the abdomen
ccessory hemiazygos vein	a vein on the left side of the vertebral column that generally drains the fourth through eighth intercostal spaces on the left side of the body.
chemoreceptor reflex	a physiological mechanism that adjusts breathing and heart rate to maintain proper blood oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels
end-diastolic volume (EDV)	end-diastolic volume (EDV)
carotid sinus reflex	a homeostatic mechanism that helps regulate blood pressure and heart rate by using stretch receptors in the carotid sinus.
What does medullary ischemic reflex result in?	a powerful, protective increase in blood pressure and heart rate to restore blood flow to the brain
aggregated lymphoid nodules	also known as Peyer's patches, are patches of lymphoid tissue in the lining of the small intestine that are crucial for the immune system
iliac lymph node	Lymph nodes in the pelvis, located along the iliac arteries filtering lymph from the legs, lower abdominal wall, and pelvic organs like the bladder, rectum, and reproductive organs, playing a key role in immunity and cancer spread
antigen	a toxin or other foreign substance which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.
macrophage	a large phagocytic cell found in stationary form in the tissues or as a mobile white blood cell, especially at sites of infection.
immunocompetence	the ability of the immune system to produce a normal and effective response to pathogens.

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