Human Anatomy and Physiology: Blood,
Heart, Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive,
Reproductive Systems
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What is human blood primarily Human blood is primarily composed of both
composed of? formed elements (like red and white blood cells)
and plasma.
What structural characteristics of The structural characteristics of erythrocytes that
erythrocytes contribute to their contribute to their function include their biconcave
function? shape and hemoglobin composition.
, What are the layers of the heart from The layers of the heart from the inner-most to
the inner-most to outer-most? outer-most are the Endocardium, Myocardium,
Epicardium, and Pericardium.
What are the functions of the The spleen is involved in lymphocyte proliferation,
spleen? immune system surveillance and response, and
cleansing the blood.
What are the three divisions of the The three divisions of the pharynx in order from
pharynx in order? cranial to caudal are Nasopharynx, Oropharynx,
and Laryngopharynx.
What makes up the Central Nervous The Central Nervous System is made up of the
System? brain and spinal cord.
What makes up the Peripheral The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of
Nervous System? spinal nerves and cranial nerves.
What protects the brain? The brain is protected by the meninges, a cushion
of fluid, and the bony skull.
What are nerve impulses picked up Nerve impulses are picked up by a neuron's
by? dendrites.
Heart, Nervous, Respiratory, Digestive,
Reproductive Systems
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What is human blood primarily Human blood is primarily composed of both
composed of? formed elements (like red and white blood cells)
and plasma.
What structural characteristics of The structural characteristics of erythrocytes that
erythrocytes contribute to their contribute to their function include their biconcave
function? shape and hemoglobin composition.
, What are the layers of the heart from The layers of the heart from the inner-most to
the inner-most to outer-most? outer-most are the Endocardium, Myocardium,
Epicardium, and Pericardium.
What are the functions of the The spleen is involved in lymphocyte proliferation,
spleen? immune system surveillance and response, and
cleansing the blood.
What are the three divisions of the The three divisions of the pharynx in order from
pharynx in order? cranial to caudal are Nasopharynx, Oropharynx,
and Laryngopharynx.
What makes up the Central Nervous The Central Nervous System is made up of the
System? brain and spinal cord.
What makes up the Peripheral The Peripheral Nervous System is made up of
Nervous System? spinal nerves and cranial nerves.
What protects the brain? The brain is protected by the meninges, a cushion
of fluid, and the bony skull.
What are nerve impulses picked up Nerve impulses are picked up by a neuron's
by? dendrites.
