human anatomy and physiology

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Decks in this class (35)

organization of the human body
What is anatomy 1,
What is physiology 2,
What are the levels of organizati...
23  cards
anatomical terms
What are anatomical terms 1,
What does superior mean 2,
What does inferior mean 3
24  cards
cell structure and function
What are the functions of the mem...,
What is a solvent 2,
What is a solute 3
6  cards
the cell cycle
What happens during interphase 1,
What is cytokinesis 2,
What happens during prophase prom...
7  cards
epithelial tissue
What is a tissue 1,
What are the 4 basic types of tis...,
What does epithelial tissue do 3
19  cards
connective tissue
Where are fibroblasts 1,
What are fibroblasts function 2,
Where are macrophages from 3
46  cards
the integumentary system 1
What does the integumentary syste...,
What are the 2 main parts of the ...,
What is the epidermis 3
71  cards
the integumentary system 2
How is skin cancer most commonly ...,
Where is skin cancer most common 2,
What are other possible causes of...
4  cards
organisation of the nervous system
What is the brain 1,
What does the spinal cord do and ...,
What are nerves 3
10  cards
nervous tissue
What is a neuron made of 1,
What are neurons specialised for 2,
What do neurogila cells do 3
9  cards
nervous transmission
What do leakage channels do 1,
What is an action potential 2,
Name the 2 phases after the arriv...
14  cards
the brain
How much of the body o2 supply do...,
What substance apart from oxygen ...,
What protects the brain 3
12  cards
the spinal cord
How is the spinal cord protected 1,
Name the layers of the meninges 2,
Describe dura mater 3
7  cards
autonomic nervous system
How many motor neurons are includ...,
What are the names of the 2 divis...,
What is the thoracolumbar division 3
15  cards
the muscular system
What of the body is skeletal musc...,
What is skeletal muscle primarily...,
Are skeletal muscles voluntarily ...
40  cards
neuromuscular junction
What do nerve signals triggers 1,
What are action potentials delive...,
How many fibers can a neurons tri...
12  cards
muscle function
What is creatine phosphate 1,
How long does creatine phosphate ...,
What is muscle fatigue 3
15  cards
bone struture and function
What are the 4 types of bones 1,
Describe the shape of long bones 2,
Examples of long bones 3
40  cards
bone formation and repair
What 4 situations does bone forma...,
Name the 2 mechanisms of bone for...,
Which mechanism of bone formation...
14  cards
axial skeleton
How many divisions are in the ske...,
Name the divisions of the skeleta...,
What makes up the axial division 3
20  cards
appendicular skeleton
How many bones make up the append...,
What four structures make up the ...,
What does the pectoral girdle do 3
29  cards
joints
What are joints 1,
What are the two ways they are cl...,
What are joints supported by 3
28  cards
endocrine function
Where does the endocrine system s...,
What does the endocrine system ch...,
How long does it take for hormone...
8  cards
hormones
What are the 2 classes of hormones 1,
Are lipid soluble hormones hydrop...,
Are water soluble hormones hydrop...
21  cards
hypothalamus, pituitary glands and pineal glands
What are the hypothalamus and pit...,
How many hormones does the hypoth...,
How many hormones do the pituitar...
28  cards
thyroid and parathyroid
Where is the thyroid gland located 1,
What is the structure of the thyr...,
What do the hormones from the thy...
9  cards
pancreas
Where is the pancreas 1,
What is the pancreas 2,
What 2 cell types does the pancre...
10  cards
adrenal glands and gonads
Where are the adrenal glands 1,
How many separate gland structure...,
Name the 2 separate gland structu...
20  cards
cardiovascular system 1
How long does it take for blood t...,
Where do veins take the blood 2,
Where do arteries take the blood 3
34  cards
cardiovascular system 2
What is the coronary circulation 1,
How much of circulating blood is ...,
What is an mi 3
11  cards
cardiovascular system 3
What is the heart 1,
What does the conduction system do 2,
What is the conduction system mad...
24  cards
cardiovascular system 4
What are people with long q t syn...,
What is the treatment for long q ...,
What is arrhythmia 3
25  cards
cardiovascular system 5
What is shock 1,
What causes shock 2,
How many types of shock are there 3
22  cards
lymphatic system
How much interstitial fluid is dr...,
What are the 3 functions of the l...,
How does the lymphatic system dra...
27  cards
urinary 1
What does the urinary system cons...,
What are the functions of the kid...,
Where are kidneys found 3
15  cards

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