Sciences Study Guide Questions and
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SA node, AV node, Bundle of His, Purkinje Fibers
In chronological order name the steps in the hearts conduction pathway?
Decrease in blood pH (number gets closer to 0)
What is the effect of hyperpnea on the pH of the blood?
Helps transport CO2 back to lungs
What is the role of sodium bicarbonate in the gas exchange process?
Medulla oblongata and pons
What are 2 parts of the brain control respirations?
,Phrenic Nerve
Which nerve plays a role in respiration?
The area between the two layers of the pleura
What is the pleural space?
HR x Stroke Volume
What are the 2 values that compose cardiac output?
Rest and digest vs Fight or flight responses
What is the difference between Parasympathetic and Sympathetic Nervous
System?
The maximum level of pressure exerted on the arteries when the heart beats
What is systolic blood pressure?
, The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where red bone marrow
and yellow bone marrow are stored
What is the medullary cavity?
Synarthrosis joint (Immovable)
What joint is found in the skull?
Free movable joint (Diarthrosis)
What joint is found in the hip joint?
Amphiarthrosis joint (slightly movable)
What joint is found in the vertebrae?
Diaphysis
What is another name for the shaft of the long bone?
Bone growth and lengthening
What is the epiphyseal plates function?