How many pairs of ribs do you have?
12 pair
The central part of the skeleton that includes the skull, thoracic cage and spine
Axial skeleton
Which lobe of the brain controls vision?
The occipital lobe
What is the lower, pointed end of the heart called?
The apex
What is the normal adult respiratory rate?
12 to 20 breaths per minute
Which heart chamber receives unoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava?
Right atrium
The smooth muscles inside the artery that contract to help maintain blood pressure
Tunica media
The medical term for red blood cells is:
Erythrocytes
The place in the lungs where respiration (gas exchange) occurs:
The alveoli (aka ravioli)
What is the major artery in the body that supplies all other arteries with blood?
Aorta
What is the name of the muscle in the respiratory system that is unique because it is both a voluntary and involuntary muscle?
The diaphragm
What is the normal adult heart rate?
60 to 100 beats per minute
The leaf shaped, cartilaginous structure that covers the trachea during swallowing to prevent choking.
The epiglottis
The medical term for the heart muscle.
Myocardium
What are the 3 parts of the colon?
Ascending, transverse and descending
What is the medical term for a blood pressure cuff?
Sphygmomanometer (or sphyg)
This is the pacemaker of the heart
Sinoatrial node
Which part of the brain looks like a ball of yarn?
Cerebellum
Bones commonly known as fingers and toes.
Phalanges
This is the largest portion of the brain and it is often referred to as "gray matter"
The cerebrum
Inadequate gasping respirations that can indicate a person is in cardiac arrest
Agonal breathing/respirations
What is the medical term for the throat?
Pharynx
The movement of air in and out of the lungs (breathing) is known as:
Ventilation
What is the top number in a blood pressure called?
They systolic blood pressure