West Coast EMT Block 3 Study Guide

West Coast EMT Block 3 Study Guide
what is the function of the liver - ANSWER-Removing waste created by digestion

produce bile



where is the liver located - ANSWER-right upper quadrant



what is the function of the pancreas - ANSWER-Secretes inslin and glucagon hormones and makes
pancreatic juices



where is the pancreas located - ANSWER-posterior to the stomach



what is the function of the spleen - ANSWER-filter blood and help fight infections



where is the spleen located - ANSWER-LUQ



what is the function of the gallbladder - ANSWER-stores and concentrates bile



Where is the gallbladder located? - ANSWER-under the liver, RUQ



what are the three motor vehicle collisions - ANSWER-1. car against another car

2. passenger against interior of car

3. passenger's organs against solid structures of body



what are arteries - ANSWER-Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart



what are arterioles - ANSWER-Arterioles are the smallest arteries