MSK
This term describes the structure that connects bone to muscle.
What is a tendon?
Just like butter, cardiac muscle is referred to as this term.
What is smooth?
The peripheral nervous system is made up of all of the nerves outside of these structures.
What are the brain and spinal cord?
These systems work together to ensure the foods we eat provide us with the nutrients we need.
What are the cardiovascular & digestive systems?
We might choke, if this little structure fails.
What is the epiglottis?
This type of broken bone is likened to a tree branch.
What is a greenstick fracture?
Typical vitals include heart rate and blood pressure, normally represented by these values.
What are 60-72 bpm & 120/80 mmHg.
Often confused with automatic, this term describes the types of nerves you cannot control.
What is autonomic?
The immune system works with this system to circulate white blood cells.
What is the lymphatic system?
These cells help us protect against UV radiation.
What are melanocytes?
This term describes the movement of food through the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
What is peristalsis?
This structure is known as the site for gas exchange.
What is the alveoli?
It is also referred to as the cuddle chemical or the love hormone.
What is oxytocin?
A response which reverses the original stimulus, bringing the variable back towards its set point is known as this type of feedback.
What is negative?
The space between cells is referred to by this term.
What is interstitial?
What is Fibromyalgia?
Cardiovascular disease involves the narrowing of these arteries.
What are coronary?
Known as the Master Gland, it is located in the cranium.
What is the Pituitary Gland?
An illness in this system will cause complications and possible dysfunction in all other systems.
What is the respiratory system?
Upcoming exams might cause someone to feel this type of gut complication.
What is irritable bowel syndrome?
These two proteins work together like two people rowing a boat.
What is Actin and Myosin?
This term describes a heart muscle cell.
What is a cardiomyocyte?
This condition leads to a trio of symptoms including, but not limited to: neuropathy, nephropathy and retinopathy.
What is Diabetes?
Recognizing that treating one system often requires considering its impact on the whole body.
What is holistic healthcare?
This little organ is located behind the sternum, but only works through childhood.