Neuro
What are the two components of the diencephalon
Thalamus and Hypothalamus
Appearance of glottic opening on inspiration
large and open (during this activity the glottis is at its largest diameter)
What is the Cardiac Output formula
CO= SV x HR
what type of joints are found between an adult frontal and parietal bone
immovable
Name 3 hollow and 3 solid abdominal cavity organs
Solid- kidneys, spleen, liver, pancreas, ovaries
Hollow- stomach, gallbladder, large intestines, small intestines, bladder
Name two functions of the hypothalamus
1. Temperature regulation
2. control pituitary gland
3.helps limbic system with emotions/sexuality
4.combines neuro and endocrine systems
Purpose of turninates
the LUB DUB heard on auscultation is caused by what?
heart valves closing
components of the axial skeleton
skull, spine, sternum, ribs
Organ responsible for the production of glycogen
Pancreas
difference between afferent and efferent nerves. What do they do? where are they?
Both are apart of the PNS.
Afferent nerves conduct sensory information and are located in the posterior spine. Efferent nerves conduct motor impulses and are located in the anterior cord.
If a patient with bilateral rib fractures had shallow breathing, what would the body's respiratory system due in order to compensate
Increase respirations
What is Frank Starling law
as myocardial muscle is stretched , force of contraction increases
Most abundant tissue in the body?
Connective
Spleen activity
helps filter out red blood cells, creation of antibodies, stores white blood cells
Function of the R.A.S.
consciousness and our ability to stay awake
On average what is the amount of inspired air in and what is the % of inspired oxygen
500mL at 21%
What is atherosclerosis and what can it cause
plaque build up in the arteries- can lead to AMI and Aortic Aneurysms
Functions of the skin (name at least 3)
Temp regulation, sensory detection, infection control, protection of organs
Liver function
creation of bile, filter site , stores glycogen
Slow Heart beat, increase in liver secretions, increased bowel motility, constricted pupils, constricted bronchioles
what are parasympathetic responses
Air trapping in a COPD patient usually occurs from this process.
Atelectasis - collapsing of alveolar sacs
A rise in diastolic pressure is related to?
An increase in SVR
How does the skin help lower body temp
vasodilation and sweating
small intestine vs large intestine during digestion
large-move waste products out and reabsorb water