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CNS, PNS, Cardiovascular system

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neural plate   thickened layer of cells that becomes the neural tube and brain/spinal cord  
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neural tube   formed when the neural plate curls to form a tube. It divides into primary, then secondary brain vesicles that form the adult brain.  
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ventricles   formed by the lumen of the neural tube, hollow cavities inside the brain  
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central canal   remainder of the neural tube, cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavity within the spinal cord. Continuous with the ventricles of the brain.  
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anencephaly   failure of the anterior end of the neural tube to close, prevents the brain from developing. An infant with anencephaly has only a brain stem.  
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spina bifida   failure of the posterior neural tube to close, resulting in abnormal function of the spinal cord. Varying degrees of severity.  
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gray matter - cortex   cell bodies and unmyelinated axons in the brain, includes the gyri and sulci on the surface of the cerebrum.  
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gray matter - nuclei   cell bodies and unmyelinated axons, nuclei are "islands" of gray matter located deep inside the brain and surrounded by white matter  
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gray matter - horns   cell bodies and unmyelinated axons, H-shaped area in the middle of the spinal cord.  
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white matter - nerve tracts   bundles of myelinated axons that run from spinal cord -> brain (ascending, carrying sensory information) and brain -> to spinal cord (descending, carrying motor instructions)  
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white matter - spinal tracts/columns   bundles of myelinated axons: anterior column, posterior column, lateral column  
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spinal cord functions   1. Ascending and descending tracts to the brain 2. spinal reflexes  
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conus medullaris   cone-shaped end of the spinal cord found in the lumbar region  
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lumbar puncture   A needle is inserted into the lumbar region to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid for culture. Usually done at L4 or L5 because there is no spinal cord, only nerves. Also called a spinal tap.  
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filum terminale   "end hair" piece of connective tissue that attaches the spinal cord to the coccyx. Part of the pia mater.  
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anterior median fissure   Prominent groove in the front of the spinal cord. Divides the spinal cord into right and left halves.  
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posterior median sulcus   Less prominent groove in the back of the spinal cord. Divides the spinal cord into right and left halves.  
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anterior horns   part of the gray matter of the spinal cord, located in the front of the gray matter area. Contain motor neurons that stimulate effectors.  
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lateral horns   part of the gray matter of the spinal cord, located on the sides. Contain motor neurons that stimulate effectors.  
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posterior horns   part of the gray matter of the spinal cord, located in the back of the gray matter area. Receive information from sensory neurons.  
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gray commissure   connects the right and left parts of the gray matter of the spinal cord.  
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central canal   hole in the middle of the gray matter of the spinal cord.  
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anterior tracts/columns   white matter of the spinal cord, located toward the front.  
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lateral tracts/columns   white matter of the spinal cord, located on the sides.  
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posterior tracts/columns   white matter of the spinal cord, located toward the back.  
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dorsal root   brings sensory information from the body to the spinal cord  
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ventral root   sends motor information from the spinal cord to the body  
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dorsal root ganglion   bulge in the dorsal root that contains sensory nerve cell bodies.  
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decussation   crossing over of nerve tracts from one side of the body to the opposite side of the brain. Different patterns for different types of receptors - some cross early, some cross almost at the brain.  
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brain characteristics   complex organ, contains 100 billion multipolar neurons, weighs about 3 lbs (2% of body weight), high metabolic rate (uses 20% of cardiac output)  
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brain functions   complex neurological functions, sensory-motor integration, life-sustaining tasks (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure), maintains homeostasis through autonomic nervous system and endocrine system, innervation of the head  
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cerebrum functions   Sensory functions (vision, hearing, smell, etc.), Association functions (processing of sensory information), Motor functions (control of voluntary motor actions)  
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cerebral hemispheres   Division of the cerebrum into left and right halves  
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cerebrum   Wrinkly surface of the brain that accounts for 83% of brain mass.  
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longitudinal fissure   deep groove that divides the cerebrum into left and right hemispheres  
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cerebral cortex   "Executive Suite" of the nervous system. Controls awareness, voluntary movements, communication, memory, understanding.  
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convolutions   twisted structures/ridges that form the gyri of the cerebrum  
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gyrus   ridge found on the surface of the cerebrum, located between sulci  
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sulcus   shallow groove found on the cerebrum, furrows; prominent ones divide the brain into five major lobes  
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transverse fissure   prominent groove that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum  
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central sulcus   groove that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe  
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lateral sulcus   groove that separates the parietal lobe from the temporal lobe  
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4 lobes of the brain   frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital  
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corpus callosum   major area of white matter (commissural fibers) deep in the brain  
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association fibers   connect neurons in the same hemisphere of the brain  
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commissural fibers   connect neurons in different hemispheres of the brain  
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projection fibers   connect the cerebral cortex to other parts of the brain or spinal cord, allows sensory information to reach the cerebral cortex and motor information to leave  
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primary motor cortex   located in the frontal lobe, controls voluntary skeletal muscle activity; fine motor skills have more primary motor cortex space than gross motor skills  
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primary somatic sensory cortex   Primary sensory cortex that receives information from the general somatic senses (touch, pressure, pain, temperature), located in the parietal lobe. More cortex is devoted to areas of greater sensation (tongue, fingers, etc.)  
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visual cortex   Receives and interprets visual information. Located in the occipital lobe.  
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prefrontal cortex   Memory, spacial tasks, complex organization of the brain, working memory, object recall, problem solving, higher end processing.  
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lateral ventricles   fluid filled cavities lined with ependymal cells located in the cerebral hemispheres.  
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diencephalon   thalamus, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland  
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thalamus   sensory information relay center; contains many gray matter nuclei that send information to the cerebral cortex; "gateway" to the cerebral cortex since all signals must be relayed through the nuclei of the thalamus  
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intermediate mass   connects the left and right parts of the thalamus  
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hypothalamus   "below the thalamus"; forms the third ventricle; regulates many of the visceral organs plus things like the ANS, emotional responses, body temp, hunger/thirst, sleep-wake cycles, endocrine system, memory, motivation  
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pituitary gland   technically part of the endocrine system, "the master gland" because hormones control other endocrine structures, dangles from the hypothalamus; secretes 8 different hormones, all but 1 act on other endocrine structures  
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pituitary stalk   connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus; infundibulum  
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pineal gland/pineal body   secretes a hormone-like molecule (melatonin) in response to sleep-wake cycles; regulated by the hypothalamus, located off the posterior part of the thalamus  
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third ventricle   space between the two halves of the hypothalamus  
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brain stem   midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata; connects the brain to the spinal cord  
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midbrain   surrounds the cerebral aqueduct that connects the third and fourth ventricles  
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copora quadrigemina   two pairs of nuclei in the posterior part of the midbrain that control two important visual and auditory reflexes - turning head toward visual cues or loud noises  
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cerebral aqueduct   connects the third and fourth ventricles  
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pons   bridge between the midbrain and the medulla oblongata; controls breathing  
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medulla oblongata   most inferior part of the brain, connects the brain and spinal cord; repsonsible for non-vital reflexes such as coughing, sneezing, swallowing, vomiting; contains 3 vital centers that control critical functions (cardiac, vasomotor, respiratory)  
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3 vital centers   cardiac (controls heart rate, contraction, force of contraction), vasomotor (controls smooth muscle in the walls of arterioles and veins for vasodilation and vasoconstriction), respiratory (breathing rate, how deeply we breathe)  
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fourth ventricle   in the brain stem, connects to the central canal of the spinal cord  
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cerebellum   "little brain"; receives sensory information related to body position and movement from muscles, joints, inner ear, eye; sends that information to muscles to maintain posture and equilibrium; voluntary movement commands from the cerebrum  
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cerebellar cortex   Outer part of the cerebellum, gray matter. Smooths/coordinates body movements.  
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arbor vitae   White matter of the cerebellum. Axons that carry information to and from the cortex. "tree-like" structures  
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vermis   "worm" - connects the two hemispheres of the cerebellum  
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meninges   connective tissue membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord; cover and protect the CNS, enclose and protect blood vessels that supply the CNS, contain cerebrospinal fluid  
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dura mater   outer layer of meninges, dense connective tissue  
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dural sinus   space in between the periosteal and meningeal layers of the dura mater of the brain  
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epidural space   pad of fat just outside the spinal dura mater between the dura mater and the bone  
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dural sheath   dura mater of the spinal cord  
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arachnoid mater   middle layer of the meninges; inferior to dura mater; wispy, weblike threads  
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arachnoid villi   small protrusions of the arachnoid mater that allow cerebrospinal fluid to exit the brain  
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subarachnoid space   space between the dura mater and teh arachnoid mater; contains very little fluid but can fill with fluid in the event of trauma or disease  
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pia mater   innermost layer of the meninges; intimately attached to the organs of the CNS, contains a lot of blood vessels, delicate connective tissue layer.  
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cerebrospinal fluid   watery fluid that fills the hollow cavities in the brain and spinal cord; provides cushion and protection to the brain and spinal cord; carries nutrients to brain/spinal cord, wastes away from brain/spinal cord  
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choroid plexus   formed by the pia mater and ependymal cells, area where cerebrospinal fluid is produced; found in the ventricles and in the subarachnoid space around the brain  
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meningitis   inflammation of the meninges; caused by virus or bacteria  
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epineurium   membrane that surrounds groups of fasicles  
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perineurium   membrane that surrounds each fasicle  
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endoneurium   membrane that surrounds each axon  
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fascicle   bundle of axons  
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sensory nerve   carries afferent (sensory) information to the CNS from the body  
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motor nerve   carries efferent (motor) information from the CNS to the effectors  
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mixed nerve   carries both sensory and motor information; examples include spinal nerves  
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12 pairs of cranial nerves   I. olfactory II. optic III. Oculomotor IV. Trochlear V. Trigeminal VI. Abducens VII. Facial VIII. Vestibulocochlear IX. Glossopharyngeal X. Vagus XI. Accessory XII. Hypoglossal  
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cervical plexus   interconnected group of nerves that extend from the cervical portion of the spinal cord, includes the phrenic nerve  
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brachial plexus   interconnected group of nerves that innervate the upper limb  
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lumbar plexus   interconnected group of nerves that innervate the lower limb  
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sacral plexus   interconnected group of nerves that extend from the sacral region and innervate the lower limb, contains sciatic nerve  
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phrenic nerve   stimulates the diaphragm to contract for inhalation  
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sciatic nerve   extends from the buttocks all the way down the leg  
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somatic nervous system   Division of the PNS associated with sensory information and voluntary motor movements. Two divisions: Sensory (Afferent) and Motor (Efferent)  
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proprioceptors   joint and muscle receptors that inform the CNS about the body's position  
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autonomic nervous system   Division of the PNS associated with the visceral organs, all efferent. Two divisions: sympathetic and parasympathetic.  
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referred pain   internal pain that is felt in other parts of the body; example - pain in the arm when experiencing a heart attack  
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autonomic ganglia   groups of neuron cell bodies in the PNS; examples - paravertebral ganglia, terminal or collateral ganglia located near target organs  
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preganglionic neuron   nerve that carries information from the CNS to an autonomic ganglion  
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postganglionic neuron   nerve that carries information from an autonomic ganglion to an effector  
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sympathetic nervous system   division of the Autonomic Nervous System that controls the "fight or flight" response; increases heart rate, respirations, blood pressure; decreases non-essential functions like digestion or reproduction  
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parasympathetic nervous system   Division of the Autonomic Nervous System that is more in control when the body is at rest; "rest and digest" system; decreases heart rate, respiration, blood pressure; increases digestion, reproductive functions  
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adrenal medulla   part of the adrenal gland located above the kidney that is a modified ganglion; contains postganglionic neurons that secrete the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine; controlled by the sympathetic nervous system  
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somatic vs. autonomic reflex pathway   somatic involve skeletal muscle, autonomic involve involuntary visceral muscles somatic involve sensory neuron, association neuron and motor neuron; autonomic reflexes involve sensory neuron, preganglionic neuron (after cord), post ganglionic neuron  
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base of the heart   most superior part of the heart  
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apex of the heart   pointy part of the inferior portion of the heart  
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location of the heart   located in the mediastinum in the pericardial cavity  
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pericardial sac   membrane that surrounds the heart and roots of the great blood vessels; two layers  
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parietal pericardium   membrane that lines the pericardial cavity, outermost layer of the pericardial sac  
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visceral pericardium   innermost layer of the pericardial sac, membrane that is the outer covering of the heart  
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layers of the heart wall   epicardium - visceral pericardium mycardium - cardiac muscle endocardium - inner lining  
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4 chambers of the heart   right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle  
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4 valves of the heart   tricuspid valve (rt. atrium -> rt. ventricle), bicuspid valve/mitral valve (l. atrium -> l. ventricle), aortic semilunar valve (l. ventricle -> aorta), pulmonary semilunar valve (r. ventricl -> pulmonary trunk)  
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interventricular septum   division between the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles  
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auricles   "flaps" of tissue that allow the volume of the heart to increase in response to increased blood flow  
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great vessels   aorta, pulmonary trunk - carry blood to and from the heart  
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superior vena cava   brings blood that is low in oxygen to the heart from the upper body  
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inferior vena cava   brings blood that is low in oxygen to the heart from the lower body  
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pulmonary trunk   brings blood from the heart to the pulmonary arteries and then the lungs for oxygenation  
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pulmonary veins   return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart  
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aorta   brings oxygenated blood from the heart to the various parts of the body  
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chordae tendineae   cordlike tendons that connect the papillary muscles to the tricuspid and bicuspid valves, part of the "skeleton" of the heart  
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papillary muscles   muscles that prevent the tricuspid and bicuspid valves of the heart from prolapsing  
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skeleton   fibrous connective tissue that reinforces the valves, supports them and insulates the atria from the ventricles  
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coronary arteries and sinus   part of the blood supply for the heart muscle; coronary sinus returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium; coronary arteries divert oxygenated blood from the base of the aorta to the cardiac muscle  
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flow of blood through the heart   superior/inferior vena cava -> right atrium -> tricuspid valve -> right ventricle -> pulmonary trunk -> pulmonary arteries -> lungs -> pulmonary veins -> left atrium -> bicuspid valve -> left ventricle -> aorta -> arteries  
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pulmonary circuit   heart - > pulmonary trunk -> pulmonary arteries -> lungs -> pulmonary veins -> heart  
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systemic circuit   heart -> aorta -> arteries -> organs -> veins -> inferior/superior vena cava -> heart  
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SA node   located in the right atrium near the superior vena cava; group of cells that conducts electrical signals and stimulates the heart to contract  
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AV node   located in the bottom of the right atrium, near the tricuspid valve; group of cells that transmit electrical signals and stimulate the heart to contract  
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AV bundles   branch of teh AV node that goes through the interventricular septum  
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bundle branches   branches of AV bundles. right and left  
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Purkinje fibers   subendocardial branches; smaller branches off right and left bundle branches  
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cardiac center of medulla oblongata   part of the medulla oblongata that controls heart rate  
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cardiac and vagus nerves   cardiac nerve - sympathetic control of the heart, increases heart rate and force of contractions; vagus nerve - parasympathetic control of the heart, decreases heart rate  
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functions of blood   1. transport nutrients 2. regulate pH 3. regulate solute concentration 4. maintenance of body temperature 5. protection against invasion 6. clotting  
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characteristics of blood   55% fluid matrix (plasma), 45% formed elements (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets)  
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plasma   fluid matrix of the blood; contains water, proteins (albumin, fibrinogen), some glucose/gasses, and serum.  
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serum   plasma without fibrinogen (clotting protein)  
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fibrinogen   protein essential for blood clotting  
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hematopoiesis   formation of blood cell components  
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hemocytoblasts   blood "stem cell" that gives rise to different types of blood cells  
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leukemias   cancers of the blood cells  
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erythrocytes   red blood cells, most abundant formed element in the blood; no nuclei; primary function is to carry oxygen; small, about 7.5 micrometers  
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hemoglobin   protein that binds oxygen subunits, each subunit has an iron (Fe2+) ion, 98% of oxygen is transported this way  
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anemia   reduced ability to transport oxygen  
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leukocytes   white blood cells; have nuclei; several different types - granulocytes (neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils) and agranulocytes (lymphocytes, monocytes)  
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granulocytes   leukocytes that contain secretory vesicles; neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils  
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neutrophils   type of leukocyte; phagocytic cells; circulate in the blood; first line of defense against infection, very generalized  
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eosinophils   more specialized infection-fighting leukocytes; involved in allergic reactions and can attack parasitic worms  
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basophils   type of leukocyte, involved in allergic reactions  
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agranulocytes   leukocytes that do not contain secretory vesicles  
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monocytes   type of leukocyte that gives rise to macrophages, circulate/"crawl" through tissues and organs  
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lymphocytes   type of leukocytes that are in circulation in places like lymph nodes or clustered in organs; have specific immune response; produce antibodies  
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thrombocytes   platelets, fragments of cell cytoplasm and membranes, no organelles; main function is to help with clotting, contain fibrinogen  
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megakaryocytes   cells that break into thrombocytes  
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five types of vessels   arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins  
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artery   carry blood from the heart; strong; semi-rigid (similar to heavy-duty outdoor hose); thicker walls; circular lumen; elastic  
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arteriole   smaller branches of arteries; can change diameters to help regulate blood pressure  
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capillary   smaller branches of arterioles, where material exchange happens, smallest vessels, largest surface area, most extensive  
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venule   merged capillaries  
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vein   merged venules, return blood to the heart; thinner walls than arteries (similar to lightweight garden hose); irregular shaped lumen; walls are extensible  
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three layers in walls of larger blood vessels   tunica intima, tunica media, tunica externa  
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tunica intima   endothelium that contains simple squamous epithelium, innermost layer of blood vessel wall  
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tunica media   middle layer of blood vessel wall, contains smooth muscle and elastic fibers  
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tunica externa   outermost layer of blood vessel wall, collagen fibers and connective tissue  
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endothelium   simple squamous epithelium that comprises the tunica intima  
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internal elastic membrane   border between the tunica intima and tunica media of arteries  
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vasometer center of the medulla oblongata   controls the smooth muscle of the tunica media that can change the diameter of arterioles and cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation to help control blood pressure  
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vasodilation   expansion of walls of blood vessels, lowers blood pressure  
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vasoconstriction   constriction of walls of blood vessels, increases blood pressure  
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fenestrated capillary   capillary that has fairly large pores; medium amount of permeability that allows larger molecules to pass for absorption or excretion; ex - kidneys and small intestine  
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sinusoidal capillary   most permeable type of capillary, ex - liver, bone marrow, spleen; allows many molecules to pass through  
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precapillary sphincters   group of smooth muscle cells that constrict the openings of a capillary bed and allow blood to move through true capillaries only  
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skeletal and respiratory mechanisms that return blood to the heart   skeletal - skeletal muscles can contract to push blood through a vein respiratory - breathing creates pressure gradients  
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placenta   organ that facilitates exchange between the fetus and the mother; has separate fetal and maternal vessels, blood does not mix; also acts as an endocrine gland and secretes progesterone  
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umbilical arteries   2 branches of the internal iliac artery that carries blood from the fetus to the placenta; exit through the umbilicus  
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umbilical vein   vein that carries blood from the placenta to the fetus; passes through the liver and connects to the inferior vena cava and then on to the heart  
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CVS differences between fetus, newborn and adult   fetus has 2 additional arteries and 1 additional vein that constrict and become ligaments after birth; fetus also has two mechanisms where some blood can bypass the lungs - ductus arteriosis and formen ovale  
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ductus arteriosus   small vessel connecting the pulmonary trunk to the aorta that allows some blood to bypass the lungs and go to other parts of the body; this vessel constricts at birth  
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foramen ovale   small flap-like holes between the right and left atria that allow some blood to bypass the lungs; holes close after infant takes first breath after birth  
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continuous capillary   least permeable type of capillary network; forms part of the blood brain barrier in the CNS; ex - skin, muscle, CNS  
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blood reservoir   slow moving blood in the veins  
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valves (veins)   help blood flow back to the heart against gravity (prevents blood from flowing backwards away from the heart)  
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