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| The scientific study of the structure of the body. |
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| Definition of Physiology? |
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| The scientific study of the functions and how the body provides movement for maintenance and living. |
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| What is an exception of characteristics of human life? (List: growth ,responsiveness, reproduction, or synthesis by scientist) |
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| Synthesis by scientist are not required for human life. |
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| The organization of the body begins at what level? |
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| What protein in the epidermal cells make the skin relatively waterproof? |
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| What is the brown pigment that gives the skin its color called? |
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| What is the function of Melanin? |
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| Melanin is the pigment responsible for color of the skin and hair. |
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| What is the part of hair that is dead, also known as keratinized cells? |
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| What is the function of the spinal cord, (more than one answer)? |
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| Carries information to and from the brain which includes: Sensory,motor,reflex center |
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| The thoracic nerves is not matched with its correct # of pairs (#10 answer) |
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| Name of the nerve that emerges from the sacral plexus and runs down the back of the leg? |
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| The Knee-Jerk reflex is an example of what kind of reflex? |
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| What are the parts of the brain stem? |
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| Midbrain,Pons,Medulla Oblongata. |
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| What does the medulla oblongata regulate? |
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| Regulates: Sensory and motor information consisting of,(rate,blood flow, blood pressure, respiratory center |
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| What does the cerebellum regulate? |
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| voluntary muscle activity, balance and muscle tone |
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| What is the function of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF? |
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| forms a cushion around the brain and spinal cord. Removes waste products back to the blood. |
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| CSF reabsorbed back into the blood through what? |
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| Smooth muscle is voluntary or involuntary? |
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| Exercise causes the blood vessels to contract or dilate? |
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| Muscle sense is the brains ability to know where the muscles are at without looking at them. |
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| What is the correct sequence for the conducting system of the heart? |
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SA Node
AV Node
Bundle of His
Bundle of branches
Perkinje Fibers |
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| What is the function of the hepatic portal system? |
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| Carry a rich blood supply to the liver. |
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| Where is blood pressure the lowest in the body? |
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| What assists in moving venous blood back to the heart? |
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Skeletal Muscle
Respiratory Movements
Constriction of the "Veins" |
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| The kidneys are_the peritoneum,and the term for this is__. |
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| behind and retro-peritoneal |
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| The Ureters extend from the _to_. |
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| What is the name of the lymphatic vessels in the walls of the small intestine? |
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| What are lymph nodes and their function? |
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| large masses of lymphatic tissue that function to filter lymph as it flows through the lymphatic vessels |
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| Tissue fluid inside lymph vessels that contain White blood Cells (T-Cells) composed of water, electrolytes and waste from metabolizing cells |
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| What does the Thymus do (concerning immunity?) |
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| produce lymphocytes (T cells) and hormones and filter lymph |
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| Which tonsils are located near the posterior opening of the nasal cavity? (read carefully) |
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| How is heat caused in inflammation? |
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| Dilated blood vessels bring more blood to the area of and increased blood flow causes redness and heat. |
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| Receiving a flu shot helps protect you from getting the flu,this an example of what kind of immunity? |
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| Artificially Active Immunity |
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| Person is given a shot of gamma globulin to keep from coming down with hepatitis,this is an example of what kind of immunity? |
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| Artificially Passive Immunity (injection) |
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| How does "complement" help kill harmful cells? |
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| punch holes into the Antigen,causing cell death |
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| How are kidneys held in place and cushioned by what? |
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| by Adipose Capsule and held in place by Adipose Tissue |
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| What is the function of T cells? |
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| they attack Antigens directly through cell to cell contact |
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| What is the macula lutea of the eye? |
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| Yellow spot at the center; of the retina packed with cones that provides central vision. |
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| What is the name of fluid in the posterior eye cavity that keeps the retina in place? |
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| What part of the brain interprets visual images? |
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| What hormone decreases the blood glucose level? |
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| Insulin - moves glucose away from the blood stream |
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| What hormone increases the blood glucose level? |
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| Glucagon - moves glycogen towards the blood stream raising glucose levels. |
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| What hormones influence the secretion of progesterone & testosterone? |
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| sex hormones (LH and ICSH) |
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| PTH & calcitonin are antagonistic hormones that function to control what two blood levels? |
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| blood calcium and blood phosphate |
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| ACTH,Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates what other endocrine gland? |
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| Adrenal Cortex (cortisol is released) |
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| Identify the antagonistic pair of hormones? |
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| Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Calcitonin as well as insulin and glucagon |
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| What does ADH, antidiuretic hormone do for a function? |
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| What is the sequence of the large intestine in order? |
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1)Cecum
2)Ascending colon
3)Hepatic Flexure
4)Transverse Colon
5)Splenic Flexure
6)Desending Colon
7)Sigmoid Colon
8)rectum
9)Anal Canal/Anus *Butt-Hole* |
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| What is the function of the large intestine (main function)? |
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| Where is the liver located? |
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What is the order of air passage as it passes through the nose?
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What is the order in the respiratory tract after air is inhaled through the nose to reach the lungs? (reworded) |
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Nasal Cavities
Paranasal Sinuses
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi |
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| What is the function of ciliated epithelium in the respiratory tract? |
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| creates mucus to trap bacteria, dust and other particles |
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| What is the name of the bones on the lateral walls of the nasal cavities called? |
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| Nasal Conchae (Turbinates) |
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| What is the name of the four air cavities in the skull that open into the nasal cavities? |
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| What is the name of the three divisions of the pharynx in correct descending order? |
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1)Nasopharynx
2)Oropharynx
3)Laryngopharynx |
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| How is the nasopharnyx connected to the middle ear? |
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| What is the name of the "voice-box"? |
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| The largest cartilage in the larynx is called what? (hint: adams apple) |
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| What is the name of the cartilage that prevents food from entering the lungs? |
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| An upper airway obstruction may necessitate a surgical incision into the what? |
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| Trachea (by Tracheastomy) |
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| The bronchial tree consists of branches that get smaller and progress from what to what? |
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Primary
secondary
bronchiole |
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| What is the space between the lungs called? |
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| What is the function of serous fluid between the pleural membranes? |
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| prevents friction (WD-40) |
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| What does the primary bronchi enter the lung (hint: indented area) |
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| What does the pulmonary sufactant do? |
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| Decreases surface tension with one another, keeping Alveoli inflated. |
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| Where does the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide take place in the lungs? |
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| Alveoli and Pulmonary Capillaries |
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| What is the definition of "ventilation"? |
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| Moving air into and/out of the lungs "inhale and exhale" |
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| What is the medical term for normal,quiet breathing? |
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| What are the muscles involved in respiration? |
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| diaphragm and inter-costal muscles |
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| What is oxygen primarily transported in the blood bonded to? |
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| What is a normal arterial blood oxygen (PO2) level? |
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| What is the normal arterial blood carbon dioxide (PCO2) level? |
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| What is the definition of "vital capacity"? |
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| Amount of air involved in deepest inhalation followed by the most forceful exhalation. |
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| Where are the respiratory centers located in the brain? |
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1)Medulla Oblongata
2)Pons |
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| What is a normal adult respiratory rate per minute? |
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| (12-20 breaths per minute) |
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| What can hyperventilation lead to? |
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| What is the process of chemical digestion,what does it involve? |
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| Chemical breakdown of food into simpler chemicals so it can be absorbed by the lymph |
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| Where does absorption takes place? (end products of digestion) |
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| A sac that holds the two-oval testes suspended between the thighs |
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| What structure carries both urine and semen? |
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| What gene will always be expressed or appear in the offspring? |
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| What is the name of the androgen that is necessary for sperm formation and for the development of male secondary sex characteristics? |
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| What is the name of a developing human being from the implantation until the 8th week of gestation called? |
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| Where does implantation of the embryo occur? |
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| On what organ is the corpus luteum found? |
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| What does the placenta form in? |
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| What is the definition of an "ectopic pregnancy?" |
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| Fertilized egg implants itself in the Fallopian tube rather than uterus |
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| What is the name of the uterine lining most responsive to the hormonal effects of estrogen and progesterone? |
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| What is another name for ovaries and testes? |
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| What else is the ovum and sperm known as? |
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| Which structure contains 23 chromosomes? |
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| What are the parts of the uterus? |
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| Definition of the Fallopian tubes? |
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| 2 tubes 4 inches long that extends from the ovaries to the uterus |
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| What structure is primary secretor of estrogen and progesterone? |
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| Definition of labia majora and labia minora? (LM) |
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| Two folds of skin that cover urethra and vaginal openings. |
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| What does the follicle-stimulating hormone do? |
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| initiates sperm production in the male and stimulates the ovaries in the female |
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| What is detected by a PAP smear? |
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| Diagnostic procedure used to detect cancer of the cervix (cancer cells) |
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| What hormone stimulates the secretion of testosterone? |
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Hormones: answer is LH, FSH deals with secretion of Sperm.
Luetinizing hormone (LH) Release testosterone
(ICSH)-Intertitstial CEH-Stimulating Hormone)
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) stimulates sperm production
Testosterone-promotes maturation of sperm.
Inhibin - maintenance of sperm rate production "Anti-low sperm count" |
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| What is the function of the paranasal sinuses? |
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| Air filled space that makes the skull lighter in weight and provides resonance for the voice. |
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| milky white secretion that consists of sperm and three alkaline secretions (seminal vesicle, prostate gland, bulbourethral) |
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| 7-8 days after fertilization the zygote implants into uterine wall. |
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| What does the placenta have to do with fetal circulation? (attached to the uterine wall and formed within 12 weeks gestation period) |
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The Placenta produces hormones that miantian prenancy:
HCG (human chornionic gonadotropin (hcg) which stimulates the corpus luteum to secrete estrogen and progesterone.
Estrogen/Progesterone are secreted next and these suppress the release of FSH and LH,they prepare the breast for lactation,and suppress uterine contractions prior to labor that would cause miscarriage.
Site of exchange between substances in the maternal and fetal blood. (mother sends fluids and oxygen through this part. |
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| What is the correct sequence of the conducting system of the heart? |
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Superior/Inferior Vena Cave
Right Arium
Tricupsid Valve
Right ventricle
Pulmonary Valve to
Pulmonary artery (unoxygemnated blood)
Pulmonary veins
left atrium
bicupsid valve
left ventricle
aortic valve
aorta (oxygenated blood to the rest of the body) |
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