Anatomy Questions
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After puberty, the thymus shrinks and is replaced by
There are a total of _____ parathyroid glands
What gland is known as the master endocrine gland?
The thyroid produces which hormones that help with metabolism?
The SA node generates impulses of ______ to _______ beats per minute
The SA triggers the ___________ to contract
The SA node is known as the ___________________ of the heart
The posterior pituitary gland receives info from the
The hypothalamus receives info from the brain and
Branch into progressively smaller vessels called arterioles. These, in turn, deliver blood to capillaries
Small vessels that carry blood from arteries and to small venules which empty into veins
The fluid that delivers oxygen, hormones, and nutrients to the cells and carries away wastes
Blood vessels that return blood to the heart
These are types of cells in blood that cause blood clots to form
Fluid in which other parts of the blood are suspended (mainly water but contain nutrients, hormones and salts)
Wall of tissue that separates the 4 chambers
Provides nutrients and oxygen, Carrie's away wastes, and helps fight disease
Is a measure of the amount of force that the blood places on the walls of blood vessels, particularly large arteries, as it is pumped through the body
Contains hemoglobin which is the oxygen carrying protein in the blood
What are the 3 types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?