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Describes the body's ability to maintain its normal state - Homeostasis Mature cells that have a nucleus - Lymphocyte, monocyte, basophil, neutrophil Known to help prevent infection - Hair in the nose, mucous membranes, saliva,tears Flexible connective tissue that is attached to bones at the joints - Cartilage Located on the mediastinum - Aorta, esophagus,heart, trachea Body cavity that contains the pituitary gland - Cranial Closes and seals off the lower airway during swallowing - Epiglottis Located beneath the diaphragm in the left upper quadrant of the abdominal cavity - Liver Anatomical region of abdomen lies just distal to the sternum - Epigastric Cavities separated by the diaphragm - Pericardial and pleural Term describing the motion of bending the forearm toward the body - Flexion Position where the patient lies face down - Prone If the foot is abducted, it is moved in which direction? - Outward The anatomical location of the spinal canal - Dorsal Structural, fibrous protein found in the dermis - Collagen A patient has a fracture in which the radius is bent but not displaced, and the skin is intact. This type of fracture is known as.... - Closed, Greenstick Large bone found superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium - Femur The physician directs the medical assistant to complete a request form for an x-Ray study of the fibula. This procedure will be performed on what structure? - Lower leg Disorder characterized by uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day - Narcolepsy The point at which an impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another neuron is called.... - Synapse Controls body temperature, sleep, and appetite - Hypothalamus Cranial nerve that is related to sense of smell - Olfactory Substance that aids the transmission of nerve impulses - Acetylcholine The carotid pulse location - On the anterior side of the neck A patient sustains severe blunt trauma to the left upper abdomen and requires surgery. The body organ most likely to be involved is the.... - Spleen Location of the sinoatrial node - In the upper wall of the right atrium Blood flows from the right ventricle of the heart into the.... - Pulmonary arteries Oxygenated blood is carried to the heart by the.... - Pulmonary veins The thoracic cage is a structural unit important for... - Respiration Exhaled air, when compared with inhaled air, contains more... - Carbon dioxide, and less oxygen In the lungs, gas exchange occurs in tiny one-celled air sacs called..... - Alveoli Bile enters the gastrointestinal tract at the.... - Duodenum Segments of the large intestine - Ileum Condition characterized by incompetence of the esophageal sphincter - Gastroesophageal reflux disease Organ removes bilirubin from the blood, manufactures plasma proteins, and is involved with the production of prothrombin and fibrinogen - Liver An accessory organ of the gastrointestinal system that is responsible for secreting insulin - Liver Lymphoid organ that is a reservoir for red blood cells and filters organisms from the blood - Spleen