Anatomy and Physiology

peritoneum - ANSWER-lining found on the inside wall of pelvic cavity Parietal vs Visceral peritoneum - ANSWER-Parietal: lines walls of cavity Visceral: covers viscera (organs) 1) vesicouterine pouch 2) Rectouterine pouch 3) rectovesical pouch - ANSWER-1) fold between bladder and uterus 2) betw...

What is essential when examining a patient? - ANSWER-their patient history What are some aspects of patient history? - ANSWER-- presenting complaint - clinic signs/symptoms - recent change (ex. diet, travel, routine) - current medications - previous/current medical conditions What are the 13 B...

42L (60%) Body water content 3.5L Blood volume 3.5L (5%) Plasma volume 14L (20%) Extracellular fluid volume 28L (40%) Intracellular fluid volume 10.5L (15%) Interstitial fluid volume male : 0.40-0.52 female : 0.37-0.48 Hematocrit 58% : plasma volume <

What is not a reliable source of information to use when looking for scientifically accurate information? a) A peer-reviewed article from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science b) A book by Dr. Seuss found in the pop-culture section of the bookstore c) A scientific textbook from a r...

receptor potentials transduction of stimulus energy into graded potentials (receptor potentials) the strength of the stimulus determines... the amplitude of the graded potential the amplitude of the graded potential determines... the frequency of action potentials produced the frequency of the...

Physio Exam 3 pericardium - ANSWER-tough membranous sac enclosing the heart parietal pericardium - ANSWER-outer layer of the pericardium pericardial cavity - ANSWER-contains fluid for the heart to float in, reducing friction visceral pericardium - ANSWER-membrane on the surface of the heart pe...

Compare and contrast pos and neg feedback system; give example of each - ANSWER-Positive feedback system: the output enhances/amplifies the stimulus; example: childbirth - oxytocin is released to stimulate contractions. this release results in intensified contractions and continues to do so until...

abdominal - ANSWER-relating to the abdomen abortive therapy - ANSWER-therapy intended to stop the further progress of a disease academic pathologists - ANSWER-engage in all areas and the teaching of pathology acute disease - ANSWER-disease that occurs suddenly ambulatory care - ANSWER-provides c...

What is a biome? - ANSWER-a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. What is a Biome composed of? - ANSWER-Plants and animals with similar life history and environmental conditions. What phrase is often used to describe a Biome/ - ANSWER-Major life zone ...

NEURON - ANSWER-It is a cell. NERVES - ANSWER-Aggregation or combination of different axons of the nerve that has the same function. DENDRITES - ANSWER-Projector of the cell body / soma. CELL BODY / SOMA - ANSWER-Maintains the neuron's structure CELL BODY / SOMA - ANSWER-Provides energy to dri...

abdominal - ANSWER-relating to the abdomen abortive therapy - ANSWER-therapy intended to stop the further progress of a disease academic pathologists - ANSWER-engage in all areas and the teaching of pathology acute disease - ANSWER-disease that occurs suddenly ambulatory care - ANSWER-provides c...

lipid soluble molecules function as? transcription factors What are examples of lipid-soluble moleculessteroid hormones, thyroid hormones lipid soluble moleculesbind to intracellular receptors, can readily pass through cell membrane and help regulate gene expression hydrophobic water soluble m...

lipid soluble molecules function as? transcription factors What are examples of lipid-soluble moleculessteroid hormones, thyroid hormones lipid soluble moleculesbind to intracellular receptors, can readily pass through cell membrane and help regulate gene expression hydrophobic water soluble m...

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM - ANSWER-- Functions for the breakdown of food into small molecules so it will be absorbed in the blood - Digestion occurs as food is broken down both chemically and mechanically GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT - ANSWER-- Include the mouth, most of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small ...