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Pons The part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus Medulla Oblongata The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull forming the lowest part of the brainstem and controlling the heart and lungs Agonal Respirations gasping respirations- Abnormal- brainstem reflex- caused by hypoxia Dorsalis Pedis Artery to your foot- "pedal" pulse Cardiac Electrical Impulse This is what controls the beating of the heart Kidney Pair of organs located in the back of the abdomen. 4-5 inches long- size of a fist Brain Stem The central trunk of the mammal's brain. It includes the medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and ends at the spinal cord Aorta the main artery of the body- gives oxygenated blood to the circulatory system Small Intestine Part of the GI (Gastro-Intestinal) system between the stomach and the large intestine. Most of the end absorption of food happens here. Diaphragm Sheet of internal skeletal muscle that extends across the bottom of the thoracic cavity Sharps (Discipline Disposal) Do not break or bend needles