Hesi A&P Study Guide (Updated)

Hesi A&P Study Guide (Updated) The digestive system has three accessory organs that aid food breakdown AnsPancreas, liver and gallbladder The pancreas is the only organ with Ans- Exorcine and endocrine functions The exorcine function of the pancreas is to Ans- Excrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine The enzymes include Ans- Pancreatin, trypsin, maltase, amylase, and lipase (P.T.M.A.L) The liver has many important functions Ans- - Produce bile -Converts glucose to glycogen - Stores fat soluble vitamins - breaks toxins. - Destroys old RBC - synthesizes blood proteins The liver produces Ans- Cholesterol, coagulation, products and antibodies The gallbladder located adjacent to the liver stores Ans- Bile until needed in the small intestine for digestion Ball and socket joint Ans- Ball like convex surface that fits into a concave shaped socket. Ex. Hip and shoulder joint Three main types of blood vessels Ans- Arteries, veins, capillaries Arteries carry blood Ans- Away from the heart *hint: away=anterior* Veins carry blood Ans- Back to the heart *hint veins=ventricular* Capillaries Ans- Carry blood between the arterial and venous vessels. *hint: capillaries=carry* Blood is pumped from the heart to the Ans- aort