HESI A2 Anatomy

ovaries

The ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs in the female as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system

villi

Intestinal villi are small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine

veins

Veins are blood vessels that carry blood toward the heart

smooth muscle

Smooth muscle is an involuntary non-striated muscle

amylase

An amylase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of starch into sugars

cardiac muscle

Cardiac muscle is an involuntary, striated muscle that is found in the walls and histological foundation of the heart, specifically the myocardium

trachea

The trachea, colloquially called the windpipe, is a cartilaginous tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air, and so is present in almost all air-breathing animals with lungs

circulatory system

The circulatory system, also called the cardiovascular system or the vascular system, is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients , oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis

respiratory system

The respiratory system is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for the process of respiration in an organism

ductus deferens

The vas deferens , also called ductus deferens , is part of the male reproductive system of many vertebrates; these vasa transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts in anticipation of ejaculation

pepsin

Pepsin is an enzyme that breaks down proteins into smaller peptides

urethra

In anatomy, the urethra is a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the urinary meatus for the removal of fluids from the body

testes

The testicle is the male gonad in animals

fats

Fat is one of the three main macronutrients, along with carbohydrate and protein

innate immune system

The innate immune system, also known as the non-specific immune system or in-born immunity system, is an important subsystem of the overall immune system that comprises the cells and mechanisms that defend the host from infection by other organisms

bronchioles

The bronchioles or bronchioli are the passageways by which air passes through the nose or mouth to the alveoli of the lungs, in which branches no longer contain cartilage or glands in their submucosa

uterus

The uterus or womb is a major female hormone-responsive reproductive sex organ of most mammals, including humans