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Decks in this class (34)

Nervous system
Where do chemical synapses occur,
What are the events at a chemical...,
How can the transmitter become in...
58  cards
Autonomic nervous system
What does the autonomic nervous s...,
What are the divisions of the ans,
What is the function of the paras...
30  cards
Alimentary system
What is the opening to the alimen...,
What are the 4 parts of the teeth,
What is the function of the diges...
42  cards
Central nervous system
What is the cna composed of,
What are the segments of the spin...,
What gives white matter its
17  cards
Alimentary- Pharynx + Oesophagus
Structure of the pharynx,
Function of the pharynx,
What are the three parts of the p...
71  cards
Alimentary - Stomach
What does the stomach do,
Where what is the abdomen,
What is the abdomen wall composed of
54  cards
Small intestine
What are the 3 sections of the sm...,
What is the function of the small...,
Where is the peritoneum
60  cards
Liver and pancreas
What are the two broad functions ...,
What is the main portion of the p...,
What is the function of insulin
81  cards
Cardiovascular physiology
What is valve regurgitation,
How are the left and right atria ...,
Where does the left atria receive...
251  cards
large intestine
Where does the colon large intest...,
What part of the large intestine ...,
What is the purpose of the caecum
61  cards
Alimentary controls
What controls the alimentary system,
What hormones are involved in con...,
Where is gastrin produced
44  cards
Cardiovascular system
Where is the heart located,
Infective endocarditis,
What are the 2 loops of circulati...
62  cards
Blood
Where would you get red bone marrow,
What are erythrocytes,
What are leucocytes
45  cards
Locomotor
What makes muscle cells contract,
What are some non voluntary contr...,
What is the function of muscle cells
4  cards
Thorax and breathing
What does the thorax include,
Why do we have a thorax,
What are the two openings of the ...
58  cards
Respiration- mechanics + gas exchange
What is the meaning of respiration,
What is respiration mechanics,
What is the job of the lungs
65  cards
Head and neck
What are the cranial bone of the ...,
What are the facial bones of the ...,
What are the two major functions ...
84  cards
Respiratory tract
What are the components of the re...,
What epithelium is found in the o...,
What are the functions of the res...
46  cards
Clinical anatomy of face
What is the cranium,
What are the two parts of the cra...,
What does pneumatised bones mean
55  cards
Respiration- gas transport and control of respiration
What adaptations does the respira...,
What is partial pressure,
How is o2 carried in blood
82  cards
Neck
What divides the neck anteriorly ...,
What is the neck,
Where is the thoracic inlet
59  cards
Endocrine system
How does endocrine transmission o...,
What are the properties of hormon...,
What are the endocrine glands in ...
113  cards
Cranial nerves
How many muscles of facial expres...,
Where do the musles of facial exp...,
What innervates the muscles of fa...
48  cards
Bones and joints
How many bones are there in the h...,
How many bones in the hand wrist ...,
What are the ends of bones called
87  cards
Glands and lymphatics
What are the primary lymphoid organs,
What are the secondary lymphoid o...,
Where is the primary site of hema...
7  cards
Homeostasis, Haemorrhage and shock
What is shock,
Why should even regular patients ...,
What are the physiological respon...
48  cards
Renal system
In 2017 how many deaths globally ...,
What are some inflammation relate...,
What is the function of the kidneys
102  cards
Stress
What are the definitions of stress,
What can be classed as stressors,
What body systems interact to cau...
30  cards
Calcium physiology
What are the functions of calcium,
What procedure is made possible d...,
What are the normal calcium conc ...
37  cards
Senses and perception
How do we convert a stimulus into...,
Sensory nerve cell structure,
What are sensory mechanisms
78  cards
Pain
What is pain,
What pain do we feel on a daily b...,
What characterises normal pain
26  cards
Reflex and voluntary movements
What are reflexes,
What are the 3 movements we can i...,
Where are motor neurons found
37  cards
Voluntary movements
What are semi automatic actions,
What are cpgs,
What control cpgs
37  cards
Growth physiology
What is growth,
What cells cannot grow,
What affects growth
26  cards

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