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Pulse behind the Knee Popliteal pH of a basic substance 7 What does the diastolic BP represent Pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats. Blood is returned to the right atrium from the body through what veins? Vena Cava What vessels branch off the aortic arch Brachiocephalic, R. Subclavian, L. Subclavian, R. Carotid, L. Carotid What are the functions of the spleen? Recycle red blood cells, stores white blood cells and platelets, and fights bacteria What is a circulating protein that binds a specific antigen called? Antibody Where is the appendix located? Junction of the small intestine & Large intestine (Lower right abdomen) What does the epiglottis do? flap of cartilage that covers the larynx, stopping food from entering the trachea. Where is the liver located? Upper R. abdomen, under diaphragm, above stomach What disease can affect the liver? cirrhosis, hemochromatosis What substances are normally found in urine? Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine, sodium chloride How do diuretics work? Help pass more urine, increase salt and water that comes out of urine Hypoxia deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues Hypoxemia an abnormally low concentration of oxygen in the blood