Basic Anatomy and Physiology Test with Answers

Basic Anatomy and Physiology Test with Answers
Liver - ANS -Produces Bile, RUQ



Gall Bladder - ANS -Stores Bile



Pancreas - ANS -Produces Insulin



Spleen - ANS -Blood cell graveyard. First line of defense in infection



Appendix - ANS -Vestigial Organ in Lower right abdominal quadrant



Kidneys - ANS -Organ in the dorsal space, filters blood



Adrenal Glands - ANS -Sits on top of the kidneys



Peristalisis - ANS -Wavelike movement that moves food through the digestive system



Pharynx - ANS -Connects the nasal and oral cavitiesvwith the larynx and esophagus.
Referred to as the throat.



Larynx - ANS -Voice Box



Esophagus - ANS -Transfers food to the stomach
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, Epiglottis - ANS -Thin leaf shaped Valve that keeps food and liquid from entering the
lungs.



Trachea - ANS -Windpipe



Vocal Cords - ANS -Contained in the larynx, Produces sound



Bronchi - ANS -Tube that goes to each Lung



Alveoli - ANS -Small air sacs of the lungs where gas exchange takes place.



Lungs - ANS -A pair of organs that is a major part of respiratory.



Diaphragm - ANS -Dome-shaped muscle used during respiration. separates the
chest from abdominal cavity



Intercostal Muscles - ANS -Found between the ribs.



Heart, Blood, Blood vessels - ANS -Components of the cardiovascular system



Coronary Arteries - ANS -Supplies the heart with oxygenated blood



Brachial Artery - ANS -Main Artery in the upper arm.



Carotid Artery - ANS -Main Artery in the neck.
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