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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