Anatomy and physiology of the brain and spinal cord The brain is a spongy organ made up of nerve and supportive tissues. It is located in the head and is protected by a bony covering called the skull. The base‚ or lower part‚ of the brain is connected to the spinal cord. Together‚ the brain and spinal cord are known as the central nervous system (CNS). The spinal cord contains nerves that send information to and from the brain. The CNS works with the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS
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______________ 1. The word "anatomy" comes from: A. Latin and means "to be born". B. Hebrew and means "shape". C. Greek and means "to cut apart". D. German and means "body". E. Italian and means "form". 2. Anatomy is the study of: A. stars. B. function. C. sharp tools. D. structure and form. E. word histories. 3. Since the body has been the same for thousands of years‚ anatomy is considered a static classification system instead of a dynamic science.
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(P1) Outline the functions of the main cell components Every individual possess billions of cells in their body but not only is the human body functional With cells but also contains tissues‚ organs and systems which is what the human body is made up of. The cell carries out vast numbers of chemical reactions which processes in order to make up the essence of life (Moonie N‚ Aldworth C‚ Billingham M & Talman H ‚2012). Cells are usually grouped together with other cells carrying out particular
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Anatomy of the Thorax MCQ and Spotter Hint: Cross section: Which artery (vein also indicated)? The correct answer is: Internal thoracic artery Click on the correct name for this structure: The correct answer is: Descending aorta Click on the correct name for this structure The correct answer is: Rib: head The correct answer is: Pulmonary artery The correct answer is: Sternum: xiphoid process The correct answer is: Posterior intercostal artery The correct answer is: Brachiocephalic artery
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WEEK 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 1. Define the terms anatomy and physiology‚ and explain their relationship using an example of a human structure with its corresponding function. Anatomy is the study of the human body while physiology‚ is the study of how the body functions. For example‚ the cardiovascular system includes the heart‚ veins‚ and blood. The heart produces a controlled electrical shock that causes the heart to contort. This creates a pumping action that pushes
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ANATOMY Anatomy‚ Physiology‚ & Pathophysiology Roots‚ Prefixes‚ and Suffixes 1. a- without or absence of: (asepsis‚ avascular tissue) 2. ab- away from: (abduction) 3. acro- top or end: (acromion process) 4. ad- to or towards: (adduction‚ adductor muscle) 5. aesth – feeling: anesthesia) 6. –algia pain: (neuralgia) 7. ambi- both: (ambidexterous) 8. amubl- walk: (ambulatory) 9. an- without: (anaerobic respiration) 10. ante- before‚ in front of: (antecerebellar)
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Exam 3 Hip and Thigh Anatomy of the Hip Hip and pelvic region are not synonymous * Hip is articulation of femur with pelvis * Pelvis consists of sacrum‚ coccyx‚ and 2 large hipbones on either side. * Hip bones are called innominates * have a right and left * pelvis and innominates protect reproductive organs * also part of birth canal * Serves as a stable platform * Supports the body weight * Links the sacrum with weight transmission
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The Integumentary System Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to understand The Integumentary System. Hypothesis: If I understand the skin‚ the appendages of skin‚ and diease of the skin‚ then I will be able to fully understand The Integumentary System. Materials: Marieb‚ Elaine. Hoehn‚ Katja. Human Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson. 2013. Print Methods: The skin‚ appendages of the skin‚ and disease of the skin. Results: BSC 2085C – Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 5: The Integumentary System
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In this article‚ Anatomy of a financial crisis‚ Frederic S. Mishkin provides explanations for understanding the nature of financial crises. Furthermore‚ Mishkin goes to explain past views of financial crises‚ the nature of asymmetric information in financial markets‚ the five primary factors that can substantially worsen a financial crisis‚ Debt-Deflation‚ historical evidence for common factors of financial crisis‚ monetary policymaking‚ and how each of these work together to create a financial crisis
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Anatomy Exam Chapters 5‚6‚8‚9 Heat-Loss Center (page 840) * behavioral changes- getting shade‚ going into water * vasodilation and shunting of blood to skin surface- inhibition of vasomotor center causes warm blood flow to the surface‚ skins turns red‚ skin temperature rises‚ radiational and convective losses increase * sweat production- sweat glands are stimulated to increase secretory output‚ perspiration occurs‚ evaporative heat losses accelerate * respiratory heat loss- respiratory
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