Body Regions
This body region is otherwise known as the kneecap.
Patellar
Name 4 organs that are part of your digestive system.
Stomach, SI, LI, Esophagus, Liver, Pancreas
What is the name of the common passage that begins in the back of the nose, and that you can see in the back of your throat?
Pharynx
The popliteal region is ___________ from the pectoral region.
Inferior
Stand and demonstrate anatomical position.
huzzah
This body region can give crisp high-5's!
Palmar
In the circulatory system, THIS side of the heart delivers oxygenated blood to the body.
Left
The _____________ is a thick cartilaginous tube, and commonly referred to as your airway.
trachea
The nasal region is _____________ from the Orbital.
medial
This gland controls your metabolic function.
Thyroid
This body region is found at the point of the shoulder.
Acromial
Name 3 glands that secrete hormones in the endocrine system.
hypothalamus, Pituitary, adrenal, thymus, thyroid, ovaries, testes, Pineal, kidneys, pancreas, parathyroid
This muscle is responsible for increasing and decreasing thoracic pressure during breathing.
Diaphragm
The umbilical region is ___________ to the lumbar.
anterior
Red Blood Cells are produced ____________.
Bone Marrow (red)
This body region is commonly known as your heel.
Calcaneal
What does the Lymphatic system do?
recovers excess fluid from the body and defends us from infection and disease.
These "grape-like" sacs found in the lungs, are responsible for gas exchange.
Alveoli
The scapular region is ___________ to the lungs.
Posterior
The stomach is able to stretch because of _______________, which are folds that can increase surface area.
Rugae
This body region is PROXIMAL to the Antecubital.
Brachial
Name the three digestive enzymes produced by your pancreas.
Amylase, Lipase, Protease.
Explain the proper direction of gas exchange in the alveoli.
Oxygen fills the alveoli, which flows into the blood. Simultaneously it refills with CO2 waste from the blood to be exhaled.
The lungs are _____________ to the trachea.
lateral
The small intestines are able to absorb nutrients through ______________. (looks like anemone)
Villi