R E V I E W S H E E T 30 Anatomy of the Heart Gross Anatomy of the Human Heart 1. An anterior view of the heart is shown here. Match each structure listed on the left with the correct letter in the figure. g j r u b k d n a 1. right atrium 2. right ventricle 3. left atrium c a b o 4. left ventricle 5. superior vena cava 6. inferior vena cava 7. ascending aorta 8. aortic arch 9. brachiocephalic artery 10. left common carotid artery 11. left subclavian artery 12. pulmonary trunk 13. right
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The section of Sugita Gempaku’s memoir‚ “A Dutch Anatomy Lesson in Japan‚ 1771” is a description of the advancements in modernizing medicine across different cultures. Sugita Gempaku was a Japanese physician found a Dutch anatomy book‚ allowing him to better understand the human body and take into account of all of the errors in the Eastern culture’s medical books. Gempaku probably wrote this as a remembrance of his accomplishments in life‚ whether he intended anyone else to read it can be put up
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A and P II Chapter 24 practice test 1. Which of the following digestive regions is responsible for the propulsion of materials into the esophagus? Answer: pharynx 2. The active process that occurs when materials enter the digestive tract via the mouth is: Answer: ingestion 3. Sympathetic stimulation of the muscularis externa promotes: Answer: muscular inhibition and relaxation 4. Which of the following statements about peritonitis is false? Answer: It leads to inflammation of the digestive mucosa
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Anatomy Study Guide Exam 1 Blood Blood components: know the relative amounts of the components and the functions of each component Formed elements: 1. Erythrocytes (red blood cells): involved in carrying oxygen 2. Leukocytes (white blood cells): involved in immune system - fight off infections 3. Platelets: involved in blood clotting Plasma: (liquid part of blood – dilute solution of salts‚ glucose‚ amino acids‚ vitamins‚ urea‚ proteins‚ and fats * 90% water * 7% protein
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Solomon’s memoir‚ Anatomy of Melancholy‚ was an amazing and clear view and portrayal of the disease‚ depression. Solomon‚ gifted as a great writer before his depression‚ was able to articulate the debilitating symptoms of depression on the mind‚ the body‚ and I would go as far as to say‚ the soul. He covers his journey of depression while sharing very intimate details of his thoughts‚ other’s stories‚ treatment‚ and statistics of the illness. As someone who is studying psychology‚ my understanding
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is an umbrella term that refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow during exhalation‚ which makes it increasingly difficult to breath. Emphysema and chronic asthmatic bronchitis are the two main conditions that make up COPD. In all cases that damage to the airways eventually interferes with the exchange of the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs (mayo). COPD is the third leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that
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Ariana Focaraccio Eugene’s Story A man named Eugene was found passed out behind a bar and brought into the emergency room. He is an alcoholic ‚ has pancreaitis‚ and an enlarged liver. When he was brought in his blood levels of sodium‚ potassium‚ magnesium‚ and phosphorus were too low. His blood pH was acidotic. Eugene was found unconscious‚ but luckily‚ he suffered no head trauma. There was a lot of damage done to his liver and pancreas‚ and his doctor decided to try and get him to a rehab center
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Metabolism is the process of getting chemical energy from larger molecules in food and breaking them down into smaller molecules by the use of enzymes (which are biological catalysts that are used to speed up a chemical reactions)‚ the circulatory system then transports the nutrients to the cells. They’re two types of metabolism which are Catabolism (Aerobic Metabolism) and Anabolism (Anaerobic Metabolism). Catabolism (Aerobic Metabolism) occurs when there is plentiful supply of glucose and oxygen
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BTEC BIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT 3 TASK 1 HOMEOSTASIS Homeostasis can be defined as a point of balance or internal equilibrium that all kind of system both living and non-living can work to keep themselves in this state of balance. Mechanisms of homeostasis in human body Temperature Regulation: If your body too hot or cold‚ there are several ways in which your temperature can be controlled. They involve sweating‚ shivering‚ capillaries and hairs. As we learn in the class when your body becomes; Too
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their wheels‚” and the twnaion in the muscle keeps increasing. 9. Muscle tone is a state of continuous partial contractions. Muscle tone is the result of different motor units‚ which are scattered through the muscle‚ being stimulated by the nervous system in a systematic way. If the nerve supply to a muscle is n longer stimulated in this manner‚ and it loses tone and becomes paralyzed. Soon After‚ it becomes flaccid‚ or soft and flabby‚ and begins to atrophy. 10. One of these points‚ the origin
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