Dorsal
Referring to the back or upper side of an organism or structure.
Ventral
Referring to the underside or belly of an organism or structure.(chest for humans)
Anterior
Referring to the front or head end of an organism or structure.
Posterior
Referring to the rear or tail end of an organism or structure. (res
Lateral
Referring to the side of an organism or structure.
Median
Referring to the middle or central part of an organism or structure.
Mouth
Where food enters body-start of digestion system
Urogenital opening
Single opening used for reproductive and urinary purposes (Humans do NOT have this)
Anus
Opening where fecal matter is extracted from body
Cloaca
Exit for digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems in some animals (not in pig or human and others)
Digestive System
Group of organs that work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and expel waste - It is both chemical and mechanical
Teeth, Tounge, Saliva/Glands, Soft and Hard Palettes
Things used in the mouth to help break down food at start of digestive track
Pharynx
Connection between mouth and nose
Crop
Storage organ for broken up food before it goes to stomach (not in humans or pigs)
Gizzard
Between crop and small intestine where food goes to get more broken down and crushed (not in humans or pigs)
Esophagus
Muscular tube that connects the stomach to the mouth brings food down
Peristalsis
Wave-like muscular contractions that propel food and fluids through the digestive tract, facilitating digestion and absorption.
Liver
Helps with breakdown of fats, alcohol, and fructose, detoxifys blood - can regenerate
Bile
Digestive juice to break down fats in liver
Gall Bladder
Pouch that holds bile for liver - can live without it = food restrictions
Stomach
Muscular organ that breaks down food with chemical and mechanical processes, where drugs and alc are absorbed into blood stream
Gastric Acids/Jucies
ph=2 low ph to break down nearly everything digested
Pepsin
protein digestion in stomach to break everything down
Mucus lining
Protects stomach from destroying itself
Cardiac Sphincter
Entrance between stomach and espophogus prevents backflow from stomach (nothing goes back up)
Pyloric Sphincter
Connects stomach to small intestine - makes sure everything flows well
Pancreas
Releases the horomones glucagon and insulin into the blood
Amylase
Enzyme produced in the pancreas and salivary glands breaks down complex carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose
Digestive Enzymes
in pancreas to help break down proteins, carbs, and fats into smaller molecules
Exocrine
Duct that produces digestive enzymes and bicarbonate to help break down everything in the small intestine
Endocrine
release insulin and glucagon into the blood when needed
Small intestine
Long coiled tube where food is broken down into monosaccrhides (lipids, protiens, and carbs), very basic (11-12 ph),
Duodenum
First part of the small intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs
Chyme
Broken down food entering small intestine
Microvilli
Microvilli- peaks and valleys for more surface area
Capillaries (small intestine)
absorb nutrients from food
Large Intestine/Colon
Absorbs water and bile and produces vitamin k, finishes off all of the “leftovers” and starts to form fecal matter
Rectum
Storage for fecies
Anus
Where fecal matter is released
Bladder
Where urine is held before it is released
Urethra
Where urine exits the body (different depending on sex)
Kidneys
Filters blood and urea (nitrogenous waste), where urine is formed
Urine
water, salt, urea, glucose - color based on hydration
Tranchea
Windpipe/airway made of cartilage
Larynx
Voice box/ adam’s apple
Epiglottis
Blocks windpipe when swallowing to prevent choking
Lungs
Organs responsible for the trade off of O2 and CO2 between air and blood
Bronchi
2 main airways that branch from tranchea to lead to more exchange of O2 and CO2 (Bronchus=indiviual)
Bronchioles
Smaller branches off of the Bronchus/Bronchi to continue exchange
Alveoli
Attached to Bronchioles little sacs of air
Capillaries (respiratory)
Small blood vessels that help with exchange to get oxygen in the blood and for CO2 to go back into the ait thru diffusion
Diaphragm
Contracts and relaxes to help breathing by expanding and compressing chest
Respiratory System
Nose/Mouth→ Pharynx→ Larynx→ Tranchea→ Bronchi→ Bronchioles→ Alveoli→ Capillaries
Lungs vs Gills
Lungs for on land Gills for in water
Heart
Muscular pump that moves blood throughout the body
Atria
Two upper chambers of the heart (singular=atrium)
Right Atrium
Receives deoxygenated blood from Vena Cava
Left Atrium
Receives oxygenated blood from lungs by the pulmonary veins
Ventricles
Two lower chambers of the heart
Right Ventricle
Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs by the pulmonary arteries
Left Ventricle
Pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body thru the aorta
Septum
Wall of tissue separating left and right side of heart
Valves
Tissue between aorta and ventricles to ensure one way blood flow and no back flow
SA Node
Pacemaker - keeps regular heartbeats
Aorta
Largest artery in the body- carries oxygenated blood from left ventricle to the rest of the body
Vena Cava
Two largest veins in the body (Posterior/Inferior, Anterior/Superior)
Posterior/Inferior vena cava
Returns deoxygenated blood from feet to right atrium
Anterior/Superior vena cava
Returns deoxygenated blood from head to right atrium
Pulmonary Arteries and Veins
Arteries carry deoxygenated blood from right ventricle to lungs for oxygenation and veins carry oxygenated blood from lungs to left atrium
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry blood away from heart (usually oxygenated unless it is pulomonary)
Veins
Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart usually deoxygenated unless it pulomonary
Capillaries (cardiovascular system)
Smallest blood vessel- connects arterioles to the venules (small arteries and veins) and help with exhcange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste production between blood and body tissue
Arterioles
Small arteries
Venules
Small veins
Pulmonary Circulation
Deoxygenated Blood→Vena Cava→ Right Atrium→ Right Ventricle→ Pulmonary Arteries→ Lungs→ Pulmonary Veins→ Left Atrium→ Left Ventricle
Systemic Circulation
Lungs→ Pulmonary Veins→ Heart→ Left Atrium→ Left Ventricle→ Aorta→ Arteries→ Arterioles→ Capillaries→ Venules
Systolic
When heart is beating
Diastolic
When heart is relaxed
Blood make up
Plasma, red and white blood cells, and Platelets
Red Blood Cells
Carry oxygen
White Blood Cells
Help immune system
Platelets
Help blood to clot
Inhale
Bring in oxygen/air - chest and rib cage expands
Exhale
Release CO2 - chest and rib cage collapses
Surface Area
Large SA and small volume for faster exchange in digestive and respiratory systems
Skin
Helps get rid of sweat and oils - which helps you also get rid of toxins and bacteria and cool down
Open Circulation
Blood flows freely in the body cavity before returning to the heart, common in invertebrates like insects.
Closed circulation
Blood remains within vessels and is circulated throughout the body by the heart, typical of vertebrates like humans.
Single Loop Circulation
Blood passes through the heart and body in one circuit, found in fish and others.
Double Loop Circulatiom
Blood travels through the heart twice, with separate pulmonary and systemic circuits, typical of mammals.
Axal Skeleton
Head to tailbone
Appendicular Skeleton
Limbs
Skeletal Muscles
Movement muscles, voluntary control, attached to skeleton
Smooth Muscle
Involuntary control, covers organ walls, ex: diaphragm
Cardiac muscle
Involuntary control, cover heart walls, controls the heart
Joints
Allows for movement and connection between bones, made of cartilage - weakened by age
Pivot Joint
Moving head back and fourth
Hinge Joints
Elbows and knees
Saddle Joints
Hand/finger movements
Ball/Socket Joints
Shoulders