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Sophia Goldsmith
Anatomy StudyStack Set 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the membrane surrounding the lungs? | Pleura. |
| What are the smallest airways? | Bronchioles. |
| Which blood part carries oxygen? | Red blood cells (Erythrocytes) |
| What gland is often referred to as the "master gland" of the endocrine system? | Pituitary gland. |
| Which gland produces insulin? | Pancreas |
| What are the four chambers of the heart? | Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle. |
| Which organ stores bile produced by the liver? | The gall bladder. |
| What muscle is one of the most important involved in respiratory movement (inhalation/inspiration)? | The diaphragm. |
| What small sacs at the end of the bronchial tree are responsible for gas exchange? | Alveoli. |
| Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes. Most homeostatic processes rely on | negative feedback loops, |
| What is the only freely movable bone in the skull | The mandible (lower jawbone). |
| Name the horseshoe-shaped bone in the neck area that does not articulate with any other bone. | The hyoid bone |