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diaphragm
a structure that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity, until you reach
the hairs in the throat
Central tendon
central region of the diaphragm
List the orgnas you find in the abdominal cavity
stomach, gallbladder, liver, spleen, small intestine, large intestine
Thymus gland
part of the lymphatic system
larynx
voice box sits atop the trachea or windpipe.
Thyroid gland
secretes hormones that travel in the blood and act upon other body cells
Esophagus
protion of the digestive tract that leads to stomach
Thyroid gland
secretes hormones tthat travel in blood and act upon other body cells
heart
is a pump for the cardiovascular system
lungs
are organs of the respiratory system where gas exchange occurs
Divide thoracic cavity into three compartments:
left pleural cavity, right pleural cavity, and pericardial cavity
Left pleural cavity
left lung
Right pleural cavity
right lung
pericarrdial cavity
contains the heart`
Thoracic activity
trachea-> divides into the bronchi-> which enters the lungs
peritoneum
consists of epithelium by connective tissues,
Double layered of peritoneum
are called mesenteries project from the body wall and support the organ
The liver
larges organ in the abdomen performs numerous vital function includes
(1) disposing of worn-out red blood cells
(2) producing bile
, (3) storing glycogen
(4) maintaining the blood glucose level
(5) producing blood proteins
Stomach
stores food and has numerous gastric gland that secrete gastric juice, which digest
proteins.
Small intestine
is the part of the digestive tract that receives secretions from the pancreas and
gallbladder.
-secretes carbohydrate, protein, and the fat
-absorbs the products of digestion; glucose, amino acids, glycerol,and fatty acids.
Large intestine
is the part of the digestive tract that absorbs water and prepares feces for defecation at
the anus
Gallbladder
stores and releases bile which aids in the digestion of fat.
Pancreas
is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland
Pancreas, as an exocrine gland
it produces and secretes pancreatic juice, which digest all the components of food in the
small intestine .
-both bile and pancreatic juice enter the duodenum by way of ducts.
Pancreas, as an endocrine gland
the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin and glucagon into the blood stream. insulin
and glucagon regulate blood glucose levels
Spleen
is a lymphoid organ in the lymphatic system that contains both white and red blood
cells. It purified blood and disposes of worn-out rbcs.
Several functions of the liver:
-catabolizing red blood cells
-producing bile
-strong glycogen
-producing blood protein
-maintaining blood glucose level.
The stomach is a part of what system?
digestive
The spleen is part of what system?
lymphatic
Spleen function
purifies blood and disposes of worn out red blood cells
Small intestine: is part of what system?
digestive
Small intestine: function
digesting all of components of food and absorbs the products of digestion.
Bile duct:function
stores and releases bile to help with digestion