ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY The pelvis is a large semicircular bone complex that forms the base on which the torso and upper body are positioned. The pelvis‚ which is a rigid and inflexible portion of the skeleton‚ is built to provide a foundation of the movement of other parts of the anatomy‚ particularly the back and the legs. The pelvis also permits the weight of the entire upper body to be evenly distributed
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Principles of Human Physiology‚ 4e (Stanfield) Chapter 20 The Gastrointestinal System 20.1 Multiple Choice Questions 1) Which of the following is NOT a basic process of the gastrointestinal system? A) digestion B) filtration C) absorption D) secretion E) motility Answer: B Diff: 4 Page Ref: 568 2) Which of the following is the correct order of the layers of the gastrointestinal tract wall‚ from lumen to external surface? A) mucosa submucosa muscularis externa serosa
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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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I. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE HEART I. LOCATION OF THE HEART The heart is located in the chest between the lungs behind the sternum and above the diaphragm. It is surrounded by the pericardium. Its size is about that of a fist‚ and its weight is about 250-300 g. Its center is located about 1.5 cm to the left of the midsagittal plane. Located above the heart are the great vessels: the superior and inferior vena cava‚ the pulmonary artery and vein‚ as well as the aorta. The aortic arch lies
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the mitral valve closes. C. the mitral and tricuspid valves close. D. the mitral and tricuspid valves open. 6. The loose-fitting sac around the heart is the A. fibrous pericardium. B. visceral pericardium. C. epicardium. D. endocardium. 7. The skeleton of the heart consists of A. bone within the myocardium. B. bone within the interatrial septum. C. fibrous connective tissue in the endocardium. D. fibrous connective tissue encircling the atrioventricular orifices. 8. Which
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1.1 The skin is the largest organ of the body and it acts as a waterproof protector for all the internal organs and it consist of four distinct layers: The epidermis‚ the basement membrane zone‚ the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis which is the outer layer and is a protective multi-layered self-renewing structure which varies in thickness depending on which part of the body it covers. The dermis is underneath the epidermis‚ this is a layer of connective tissue which provides the
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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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Osteoporosis Anatomy & Physiology 250 CASE - Module 2 Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone density that can progress silently over a long period of time. Osteoporosis has no symptoms until a fracture occurs‚ which causes bone pain‚ height loss‚ and abnormal spine curvature. If a fracture is determined to be due to osteoporosis‚ it is considered a pathological fracture‚ which is a break of a diseased or weakened bone without any identifiable trauma or following a minor injury that would
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anatomy and physiology lab 1. What are some differences between Judy and Mariah that might make Judy more "at risk" for skin? cancer than Mariah?Judy had a pasty white skin. Therefore‚ her skin had less melanin than Mariah who had black hair and more melanin and are more protected against the uv rays of sun. 2. What observations did Judy make concerning her mole? Her mole changed shaped and turned bigger and its side were jagged. The middle was purplish-black and its edge were darker than
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REVIEW SHEET EXERCISE 6 Cardiovascular Physiology NAME: LAB TIME/DATE: 1. Define each of the following terms: • autorhymicity- The heart is autorhythmic. This means it generates its own rhythmic action potential independent of the nervous system. • sinoatrial node- is the impulse-generating (pacemaker) tissue located in the right atrium of the heart‚ and thus the generator of normal sinus rhythm. • pacemaker cells- are specialized cells that cause involuntary muscles and tissues to
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