practical exam

pharynx

the junction of passageways for food and air

Epiglottis

Prevents food from entering the trachea

Esophagus

Passageway for food

Messentry

Thin sheets of tissue attached to the small intestine that suspend

and support the viscenal organs

Small intestine

digestion of food and absorbtion a nutrients

large intestine

absorbtion of nater and vitamins and preperation of feces

galbladder

Short time storage of bile

Spleen

Fights infection and breaks down expired blood cells

Pancreas

Makes insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar. Produces enzymes to break down food

Ureters

Transport urine from kidneys to urinary bladder

Aorta

Transports blood to the rest of the body

Trachea

Carries air to the lungs

Diaphragm

Helps lungs during inspiration and expiration

Kidney

Filters blood/detoxify blood and removes waste products and excess water through urine, creates bile

Coronary arteries

Supply the heart with oxygen rich blood

Pericardium

Protects the heart, provides lubrication to prevent friction during beats

Larynx

Produces sound/voice box

Atria

Receives blood from the body/holding chamber before sending blood down to the ventricles

Ventricles

The pumping part of the heart, either pumps blood to the lungs or the entire body

Rectum

Temporarily stores feces until body is ready to eliminate it

Bladder

Stores urine before it’s eliminated

Heart

Transport nutrients,gases, hormones, waste. Maintains body temperature and body fluid

Right and left common carotid arteries

transport oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the head and neck,

1. Right and left subclavian arteries

supply oxygen-rich blood to the upper body, including the arms, neck, shoulders, and chest

Thyroid gland

Controls metabolism