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What is the correct direction of blood flow?
left atrium -> left ventricle-> aorta-> right atrium -> right ventricle -> pulmonary arteries-> lungs-> pulmonary veins -> left atrium ->
Which pathway contains the lungs, arteries and veins between them?
pulmonary circut
What are the functions of the blood?
-carries oxygen to the cells of the body -transport nutrients and glucose -carries carbon dioxide from cells
Which system includes the heart, blood vessels and blood?
circulatory system
What is the purpose of the circulatory system?
-delivers oxygen and nutrients to body cells -transports waste products to excretory system
Which system includes the bones of the body?
skeletal system
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
a. gives support and protection to the body b. gives us ability to move c. where some nutrients are stored such as calcium
Which bones make up the upper extremity?
clavice, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, meta carpals, digits, elbow
Which bones make up the lower extremity?
pelvis, femur, fibula, tibia, tarsels, metatarsels, digits, patella
What is a normal blood pressure for an adult?
120/70-80
Compared with the walls of arteries, the walls of veins are..
thinner and flatter
The smallest blood vessels are the...
arteries
The function of valves in the heart is to....
prevent the backward flow of blood
When ventricles contract they increase pressure in the...
arteries
_____ contain hemoglobin, a protein that stores oxygen for delivery to the cells
red blood cells
When an infection occurs, the number of ________ increases
white blood cells
_____ is a chamber where the passageways for air and food cross
pharynx
Which of the systems include the sinuses, pharynx, epiglottis, trachea, larynx, lungs, bronchus, alveoli, and diaphragm?
respiratory system
Ligaments connect..
bone to bone
Tendons connect..
muscle to bone
The main function of the skull is to...
house and protect the brain
What does red marrow do?
It makes cells that develop into blood cells
Which joint is similar to a door hinge?
hinge joint an example would be the knee
Which joint allows movement up, down, forward, and backward all with a rotation or circular radius?
Ball and socket joint example would be femur connects to the pelvis
The elbow joint bends when ...
the biceps muscle contracts and the tricepts muscle relaxes
What is an example of a cardiac muscle tissue in the body?
heart
The lower chambers, which pump blood out of the heart, are the ...
ventricles
The first number of a blood pressure reading is the ______ pressure and the second is the ________.
systolic diastolic
The backbone is made up of a column of small bones called ....
vertebrae
When plaque builds up on the walls of arteries, it causes a condition known as ....
atherosclerosis
The ability to sing, shout or speak comes from vocal cords located in the ...
larynx
The flexor muscle is also known as the ...
bicepts
The extensor muscle is also known as the ...
tricepts

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