HESI A2 A&P

Biopsy

A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue for examination under a microscope.

Urethra

The organ that is part of both the male reproductive system and the urinary system.

Oral Cavity

The area where digestion begins in the digestive system.

Carrots and Squash

Foods that a vegetarian might eat in large amounts leading to unusual skin color.

Left Ventricle

The cavity of the heart that normally has the thickest wall.

Arrector pili

Muscles responsible for the appearance of goosebumps.

Cell Membrane

Structure that regulates the transport of substances in and out of a cell.

Cone

Structure in the eye that picks up color.

Water is reabsorbed from urinary filtrate.

Response of cells in collecting tubules when antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is secreted.

Head

Part of the body affected by a large pituitary tumor.

Brachial Vein

The vessel used for drawing blood from the antecubital region.

Vomer

Bone likely involved in a deviated septum after a nose injury.

DNA

Macromolecule on which the genetic code is carried.

Lung

Anatomical structure that houses the terminal bronchioles.

28 days

The average duration of a menstrual cycle.

Small Intestine

Where most nutrients are absorbed in the human body.

In the external ear canals.

Area where over-production of cerumen can accumulate.

Keratinocytes

Most abundant type of cell in the epidermis.

Ligament

Structure that is torn during a sprain.

The stomach wall is protected by large amounts of mucus.

Reason hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes do not digest the stomach itself.

Ear Wax

Substance secreted by ceruminous glands.

Lactic Acid

Molecule causing burning sensation during anaerobic respiration.

Pharynx

Structure found in the upper respiratory tract.

Foot

Part of the body where the calcaneus is located.

Use deodorant regularly.

Advice for a person with very active apocrine glands.

Cardiac Output

Process that is increased when the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated.

Ulna and Radius

Bones that articulate with the carpals and can be broken at their distal ends.

Lucidum

Stratum of the epidermis found only in thick skin.

Lysosomes

Cellular structure that contributes to phagocytosis in white blood cells.

Play a role in blood clotting.

Function of thrombocytes.

B. Abdominal muscles

Muscle group assisting in forceful exhalation.

C. Aortic arch

Portion of the aorta that curves posteriorly supplying the head, neck, and upper limbs.

B. Cerebellum

Part of the brain involved in balance and coordination.

C. Myocardium

Layer of the heart responsible for blood contraction and pumping.

A. Ossicles

Collective name for the three tiny bones located in the middle ear.

B. Eustachian tube

Structure connecting the middle ear to the nasopharynx, equalizing air pressure.

C. Sphenoid

Bone that forms a significant portion of the base of the skull, described as butterfly-shaped.

C. Cephalic

Term meaning towards the head or upper part of the body.

Transversus abdominis

Muscle that compresses the abdomen during forced exhalation.

Incus

Small irregular bone in the middle of the ear.

Visceral pleura

Membrane that covers each lung.

Diencephalon

Part of the brain that includes the thalamus and hypothalamus.

Endocardium

Layer of the heart lining the chambers and covering the heart valves.

Cerebrum

Part of the brain responsible for thinking, memory, and reasoning.

Cerebellum

Part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination.

Myocardium

Heart muscle that pumps blood.

Ossicles

Three ear bones (malleus, incus, stapes) in the middle ear.

Eustachian Tube

Structure that helps equalize ear pressure.

Cochlea

Ear structure responsible for hearing.

Sphenoid

Butterfly-shaped bone in the skull.

Aortic Arch

Curved artery supplying oxygenated blood to the head and arms.

Cephalic

Term meaning toward the head.

Caudal

Term meaning toward the feet.