The Circulatory System The Circulatory System is designed to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body and pick up waste materials and toxins for elimination. This system is made up of the heart‚ the veins‚ the arteries‚ and the capillaries. Circulation is achieved by a continuous one-way movement of blood throughout the body. The network of blood vessels that flow through the body is so extensive that blood flows within close proximity to almost every cell. Heart The heart
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Aerobic and Anaerobic Muscles Anatomy & Physiology I Embrey Parker South University Online Faculty: Mary Blasingham Week 6 Discussion Assignment 1 Evaluate the anatomical and physiological similarities and differences between skeletal‚ cardiac and smooth
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The cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system is a system that is able to transport things such as nutrients through the body in order for them to reach their destinations. The cardiovascular system is made up of our hearts‚ our blood vessels‚ arteries‚ veins and capillaries and our blood. The system is also linked to the respiratory system. The heart The heart is the size of a closed fist‚ this can be located in the thoracic cavity. The thoracic cavity is a chamber of the body that is between
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Week 1 Chapter 1 1. What is the basic difference between anatomy and physiology? (p. 2) ANSWER: Anatomy (a-NAT-ō-mē; ana- = up; -tomy = process of cutting) is the science of structure and the relationships among structures. Physiology (fiz′-ē-OL-ō-jē; physio- = nature‚ -logy = study of) is the science of body functions‚ that is‚ how the body parts work. 2. Define each of the following terms: atom‚ molecule‚ cell‚ tissue‚ organ‚ system‚ and organism. (p. 6) ANSWER: AtomUnit of matter that makes
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Disease in Digestive System Viral Gastroenteritis -is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach‚ small intestine‚ and the large intestine. Several different viruses can cause viral gastroenteritis‚ which is highly contagious and extremely common. It causes millions of cases of diarrhea each year. Anyone can get it and most people recover without any complications‚ unless they become dehydrated. Causes of Viral Gastroenteritis There are four viruses that cause Viral Gastronenteritis namely:
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Unit 3 Lecture Study Guide 1. List the 4 primary tissue types and give the general characteristics and functions of each one. Epithelium- The epithelium protects us from the outside world. Skin‚ absorbs. Stomach and intestinal lining‚ filters. The kidney‚ secretes. Forming of glands‚ closely attached to each other forming a protective barrier‚ always has one free surface open to outside the body or inside an internal organ‚ has no blood vessels but can soak up nutrients from blood vessels in connective
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carried out by enzymes. Mechanical digestion: Is the physical breaking down of larger food into pieces to increase its surface area (the higher the surface area‚ the higher the rate of chemical digestion. Peristalsis: the squeezing of the digestive tract that pushes food down in one direction. Bolus: the partially digested food that is swallowed after mastication. Chyme: the partially digested food mixed with the enzymes and acid in the stomach. Bile: The secretion produced by the
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The Digestive System The job of the digestive system is to break down food into substances to provide the body with vitamins‚ energy and minerals. The digestive system is approximately 20 to 30 feet and acts in stages to be able to digest the food we eat. The first stage is chewing which helps us break down small pieces of food making it easier to digest and swallow. Saliva in our mouth has special enzymes that help us break down foods like starchy foods. The second stage is swallowing
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ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF SKIN AND HAIR 1. Draw and label a diagram of the Epidermis. 2. Draw and label a diagram of the dermal and subcutaneous layer Of the skin Please make sure that you include all the things from the table below. 3. Fill in the following table: STRUCTURE POSITION FUNCTION Papillary layer Upper layer of dermis Provides nutrients for the living cells of epidermis Reticular layer Second layer of dermis Collagen‚ elastic
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“The Difference between the Human Digestive System & the Digestive System of a Cow” Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components‚ to a form that can be absorbed‚ for instance‚ into a blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism; a break-down of macro food molecules to smaller ones. Digestion begins in the mouth‚ for a cow the teeth structure is very different from humans. Instead of having two rows of sharp incisors‚ cows have a single‚ bottom row
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