Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
Primary muscle responsible for breathing
diaphragm
The basic functional unit of the nervous system
Neuron
Longest bone in the body
Femur
The "master gland" of the body
Normal adult resting heart rate range is:
60-100 BPM
Where gas exchange happens in the Respiratory System
Alveoli
The autonomic nervous system controls
Involuntary Body Functions
A joint that allows movement in one plane only (flexion and extension) is a __________ joint
Hinge
The functional unit of the kidney
Nephron
Chamber of the Heart that pumps oxygenated blood out to the body
Left Ventricle
Oxygen is transported in the blood primarily bound to:
Hemoglogin
Connective tissue membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord
Meninges
Attach muscles to bones
Tendons
Outermost layer of the skin
Epidermis
The electrical impulse that initiates the heartbeat originates in the
Double-layered serous membrane that covers the lungs
Pleura
The part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination
Cerebellum
The site where bones grow in length
Epiphyseal Plate
White blood cells are primarily responsible for
These dump deoxygenated blood into the right atrium
Inferior and Superior Vena Cava
Type of blood drawn done that measures the amount of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of
Brain and Spinal Cord
Adult skeleton consists of this many bones
Where most nutrient absorption happens in the body
Small Intestine (specifically Jejunum)