1
Q
Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
A
The right atrium
2
Q
What is the main function of the pulmonary artery?
A
To carry oxygenated blood to the body.
3
Q
Which body system is responsible for protecting against external injury and pathogens?
A
The muscular system.
4
Q
The femoral artery supplies blood to which part of the body?
A
It supplies blood to the thigh/leg.
5
Q
What valve prevents backflow of blood from the right atrium?
A
Tricuspid valve
6
Q
What system is responsible for transmitting electrical signals throughout the body?
A
- the nervous system.
7
Q
What is the largest artery in the body?
A
- Aorta artery
8
Q
What is Filtration?
A
It is the process by which oxygen and nutrients move from capillaries into body cells.
9
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A
Anatomy and Physiology
flashcards
Decks in class (14)
# Cards
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Muscular and Integument Systems28
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Nervous System18
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Circulatory System9
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The Respiratory System Prt 126
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The Respiratory System Part 220
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The Digestive System Prt 130
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The Digestive System Prt 221
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Review of Respiratory and Digestive for Test #2 Prt 116
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Review of Respiratory and Digestive for Test #2 Prt 216
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Lecture 1: Positional Terminology Prt 120
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Lecture 1: Positional Terminology Prt 26
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Lecture 2: Cell Physiology and The Skeletal System Prt 120
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Lecture 2: Cell Physiology and The Skeletal System Prt 220
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Final Exam Review Prt 116
