Circulatory System
The name for red blood cells
Erythrocytes
A localized mass of blood collection that occurs in the spaces between the meninges is called a
Hematoma
Which plexus supplies motor movements to the shoulder, wrist, and hand?
Brachial plexus
The pharynx is also known as the
Throat
What supports and protects the teeth?
Gingivae
What is the most abundant of all the plasma proteins?
Albumin
Which part of the brain controls body functions related to skeletal muscles?
Cerebellum
Term for rapid and shallow breathing
Tachypnea
Term for normal or easy breathing
Eupnea
The first part of the small intestine is called
duodenum
Which valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Bicuspid/ Mitral valve
The term for where messages go from one cell to the next cell
Synapse
The blood protein fibrinogen is necessary for
blood clotting
Sound is produced when air is
vibrated by the glottis
The backflow of highly acidic gastric juices into the lower end of the esophagus can result in
heartburn
The AV nose stimulates the contraction of the
ventricles
The autonomic nervous system carries impulses to which type of muscle?
smooth muscles
Name a salivary gland
submandibular, sublingual, or parotid
what condition occurs when the alveoli lose their elasticity
emphysema
diverticulosis
What is a protein found in plasma that will react with antigens of the same type to cause blood clotting
Antibody
Which part of the brain contains the area responsible for speech comprehension?
Frontal lobe
term for when food is pushed along the esophagus by rhythmic, muscular contractions
peristalsis
What device measures the volume and flow of air during inspiration and expiration
spirometer
which circular muscle controls the passage of food into the stomach
cardiac sphincter