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09/20/2010

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Term

cardiovascular system

 

 

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Definition

via blood, distributes oxygen and nutrients to all body cells and delivers wastes and carbon dioxide to disposal organs

 

heart , blood, blood vessels

Term

digetive system

 

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Definition

takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and eliminates unabsorbed matter (feces)

 

oral cavity, esophagus, liver, rectum, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, anus

and accessory structures( teeth, salivary glands, liver, pancreas, gallbladder)

Term

endocrine system

 

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Definition

glands secrete hormones that regulate processes such as growth, reproduction and nutrient use by body cells

 

slow acting control center

 

pineal gland, pituitory gland, thymus,parathyroid, thyroid gland, adrenal gland, pancreas, testes and ovaries

Term
epigastric region
Definition

gallbladder

liver

stomach

diaphragm

transverse colon

Term

females reproductive system

 

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Definition

overall function is to produce offspring

ovaries produce eggs and female sex hormones. the remaining female structure serves as sites for fertilization and development of the fetus. mammory glands of female breast produce milk

 

mammory glands, ovary, uterus, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes

Term
hypogastric region
Definition

urinary bladder

sigmoid colon

small intestine

Term
inguinal
Definition
pertaining to the groin
Term

integumentary system

 

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Definition

forms the external body covering and protects deeper tissues from injury

 

SKIN, SWEAT GLANDS, OIL GLANDS, HAIR AND NAILS

 

Term
left hypochandriac region
Definition

diaphragm

stomach

pancreas

spleen

Term
left iliac region
Definition

sigmoid colon

small intestines

Term
left lower quadrant
Definition

sigmoid colon

decending colon

left kidney

left ureter

Term
left lumbar region
Definition

decending colon

small intestine

Term
left upper quadrant
Definition

liver

spleen

stomach

pancreas

transverse colon

descendiing colon

adrenal gland

left kidney

Term
lumbar
Definition
pertaining to the area of the back between the ribs and the hips
Term

lymphatic system

 

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Definition

picks up fluid leaked from blood vessels and returns it to blood

 

red bone marrow

thymus

lymphatic vessels

thoracic duct

spleen

lymph nodes

tonsils

Term

male reproductive sytem

 

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Definition

overall function is to produce offspring

testes produce sperm and male sex hormone, and male ducts and glands  aid in delivery of sperm to the female reproductive tract

 

prostate, penis, testis, scrotum, duct system

Term

nervous system

 

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Definition

responds to internal and external changes by activating appropiate muscles and glands

 

fast acting

 

brain, spinal cord, crainial nerves, spinal nerves and sensory receptors

Term
pericardium
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respitory system

 

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Definition

takes in oxygen and eliminates carbon dioxide

involved in acid base balance

 

nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs

 

 

Term
right hypochindriac region
Definition

liver

gallbladder large intestines

Term
right iliac region
Definition

cecum

appendix

Term
right lower quadrant
Definition

cecum

appendix

ascending colon

right kidney

right ureter

Term
right lumbar region
Definition

ascending colon

small intestines

Term
right upper quadrant
Definition

pancreas

duodenum

right adrenal gland

liver

gallbladder

right kidney

pylorus

ascending colon

transverse colon

Term

sagittal plane

 

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Definition
a verticle plane that divides the body into right and left parts
Term

skeletal system

 

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Definition

protects and supports body organs and provides a framework the muscles use to cause movement. blood cells are formed w/in the bones. bones store minerals

 

bone, tendons, cartilage, joints and ligaments

Term
thoracic
Definition
pertaining to the chest
Term
umbilical
Definition
pertaining to the naval
Term
umbilical region
Definition

small intestine

transverse colon

Term

urinary system

 

 

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Definition

eliminates nitrogenous wastes

regulates water electrolytes  and acid base balance of the blood

 

kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, AND URETHRA

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