The skeletal system: The bones of the skeletal system hold the body together‚ give it shape and support weight. They also enable the body to move and provide protection to the vital organs. There are four types of bones found in the human body: they are long bones which can be found in the arms‚ legs‚ fingers and toes‚ short bones which are found in the wrist and ankles‚ flat bones such as those in the skull‚ thorax and pelvis‚ irregular bones such as the bones of the vertebral column and face
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up of glands that produce and secrete hormones‚ chemical substances produced in the body that regulate the activity of cells or organs. Diabetes Hypothyroidism Hyperglycemia Thyroid cancer Osteoporosis Required: Respiratory System Nose Pharynx Larynx Trachea Lungs Diaphragm Respiration begins when oxygen enters the body through the nose and mouth. Respiration is the primary function of
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nTympanic membrane (eardrum) qMiddle ear nAuditory ossicles qConnect tympanic membrane to inner ear nAuditory tube qConnection to nasopharynx nTONGUE nTaste (Gustatory) Receptors qTaste buds nFound within papillae on tongue‚ pharynx‚ larynx nContain gustatory cells‚ supportive cells nTaste hairs (cilia) extend into taste pores nSense salt‚ sweet‚ sour‚ bitter qAlso sense umami‚ water nSynapse in medulla oblongata nNOSE nThe Olfactory
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pituitary gland called the “Master” gland? Controls other glands and produces many hormones. 4) What are the two segments of the pituitary? Posterior and anterior pituitary. 5) Where is the thyroid gland located? Anterior to neck‚ inferior to larynx. 6) What are the symptoms of myxedema? Facial bloating‚ weakness‚ lethargy‚ and altered mentality. 7) Why is a rabbit shown on the slide of hyperthyroidism? Rabbit is shown because hyperthyroidism is related to fast and quick behavior. I.e
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gases in our blood stream. As we inhale our lungs take in Oxygen (O2)‚ as we exhale our lungs release Carbon Dioxide (CO2). The major parts of the respiratory system consist of; The upper respiratory tract consists of the nose‚ sinuses‚ mouth‚ larynx and throat. The lower respiratory tract consists of trachea‚ bronchial tubes and the lungs. The right lung three lobes the right upper lobe‚ right middle lobe and right lower lobe‚ The left lung has only two lobes‚ the left upper lobe and the left
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In the pharynx the is a flap of called the epiglottis which helps makes sure that the food doesn’t go down the larynx which would lead to the lungs. After going through the esophagus. The esophagus is a long tube that runs from the mouth to the stomach‚ and uses peristalsis‚ a rhythmic wave-like muscle movement‚ to push food to the stomach from the throat.”
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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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list seven ways List seven ways of naming muscles‚ giving an example of each Name the principal axial muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Name the principal appendicular muscles of the body and describe their origins‚ insertions‚ actions‚ and innervations. Compare and contrast the major muscle groups of the upper and lower limbs and relate their similarities and differences to their function. With over 700 muscles in the body‚ it can
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Respiratory system From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia See also: Respiratory tractRespiratory system A complete‚ schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Details Latinsystema respiratoriumIdentifiers TAA06.0.00.000FMAFMA:7158Anatomical terminologyThe respiratory system (or ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism. The respiratory system is involved in
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hypernasality if the durations of the velopharyngeal opening and closing movements in relation to the opening and closing of the oral cavity become prolonged. Many investigators have showed that certain timing measures reflecting the movements of speech articulators are related to the degree of oral-nasal resonance imbalance in individuals with cleft palate with or without cleft lip (Warren et al.‚ 1985;
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