WGU C458 EXAM
where 2 bones come together - ANS joint
tough flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones of freely movable joins and protects bones by
preventing them from rubbing against each other - ANS Cartilage
Connective tissue that binds one bone to another - ANS Ligament
Connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone - ANS Tendons
Internal framework that the body needs to stand - ANS Bones
skeletal muscle that moves all bones and controls facial expressions and eye movements - ANS
Striated muscle
visceral muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs, such as the intestines - ANS Smooth
muscle
a unique muscle that is a combo of both striated and smooth muscles, only the heart has this muscle
- ANS Cardia muscle
system that controls regulates and communicates within the body, this includes getting sensory
input, sending signals to the brain, regulating homeostasis, and communicating movement - ANS
Nervous System
the brain and spinal cord make up the - ANS central nervous system
everything outside the brain and spinal cord make up the - ANS peripheral nervous system
Primary organs of respiratory system
They exchange gases during breathing - ANS Lungs
, upper respiratory tract and lower respiratory tract - ANS respiratory passages
nose, pharynx and larynx are apart of what respiratory tract - ANS Upper
trachea, bronchial tree and lungs are part of what respiratory tract - ANS lower
what is responsible for circulating blood thru the body - ANS the heart (cardiovascular system
What system is responsible for processing food - ANS Digestive system
Located in the mouth, moisten and lubricate food and begin to breakdown carbs - ANS salivary
glands
metabolizes carbohydrates, proteins, fats etc. and detoxifies the body - ANS liver
stores the bile which helps digest and absorb fat - ANS gallbladder
Secretes enzymes that digest carbohydrates, proteins, and fats - ANS pancreas
the system that balances fluids that stimulate thirst and producing, storying and eliminating urine -
ANS the urinary system or renal system
The two bean-shaped organs - ANS kidneys
connected to each kidney, urine flows out of the kidneys and thru this - ANS ureter
temporary holding reservoir for urine - ANS bladder
urine travels thru this and is expelled from the body - ANS urethra
kidneys filter out waste from the bloodstream and remove these wastes so they don't become
harmful to the body is a function of what - ANS function of the urinary system
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