Directional Terms
this term refers to the back or towards the back
posterior
The large intestine has how many regions?
8 regions
What is the second largest part of the brain?
cerebellum
55% of your blood is plasma and the other 45% is
red blood cells
What is released from the pancreas and helps energy and glucose in the body
insulin
this term means closer to the middle of the body
medial
What are the 3 regions of the small intestine?
Duodenum, jejunum, and ileum
What are the 4 major brain regions
diencephalon, cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem
The 3 layers of the heart wall are the endocardium, myocardium, and...
epicardium
This gland is known as the "master gland" as it regulates the hormones that it produces
pituitary gland
this term means further away from a joint
distal
these are finger-like projections that absorb nutrients broken down by digestive fluids
vili
The area of the skin innervated by a single spinal nerve is called?
dermatomes
this blood vessel carries blood away from the heart
arteries
what is released from the pancreas and regulates your blood sugar levels
glucagon
this term means close to the skin or surface
superficial
this process the contraction of muscle tissue and helps move foodstuff
peristalsis
Group of muscles innervated by a single spinal nerve
myotomes
this blood vessel surrounds body cells and tissues
capillaries
what gland regulates your metabolism?
thyroid gland
this term means closer to the joint
proximal
When all 3 stomach layers are in motion, __ is closed to keep food in the stomach
sphincters
This is the most common neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory
glutamate
What disease develops from cholesterol and plaque accumulation
coronary artery disease
what hormone is produced in ovaries and adrenal glands?
estrogen