Definition 1 of 203
Compresses cheek against teeth to maintain tension, aids in chewing. Also gives you the ability to
blow
Buccinator Muscle
Risorius Muscle
Masseter Muscle
Muscle Fatigue
Term 2 of 203
hypertension
Increased blood volume
Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Shortness of breath
Definition 3 of 203
Eccrine- Excrete watery sweat and control body temperature. Found all over body with
concentration in palms of hands and soles of feet.
Apocrine- Found in groin and armpit and excrete a milky fluid produces body odor to attract
other sex
Sebaceous Glands
Sweat Glands
Blood
Eccrine Glands
,Term 4 of 203
Dissolution
(Dissolving)
Resting phase between successive mitotic divisions of a cell, or between the first and
second divisions of meiosis.
Fatty substances are too fat to large to fit through the cell membranes tine pores. It
dissolves into the fatty or lipid part of the membrane.
Makes up 55% of bloods volume. Slightly thick, straw colored fluid. It is mostly water (90-
92%) and the rest is plasma proteins (albumin, globulin, fibrinogen and prothrombin)
Rare progressive disorder in which the motor neurones in the body gradually deteriorate
structurally and functionally.
Definition 5 of 203
The bloods inability to clot. Inherited disease
Anaemia
Hypotension
Haemophilia
Thrombocytopenia
Definition 6 of 203
Also produce histamine
Mast Cells
Monocytes
Histiocytes
Granulocytes
,Term 7 of 203
Thrombophlebitis
Blood clot in the coronary artery
Vein where a blood clot has formed
Vein inflammation
Veins become dilated and blood collects. valves no longer work properly. caused by
heredity, sitting or standing too long, pregnancy, obesity
Definition 8 of 203
Turn Palm/limb downwards
Pronation
Abduction
Inversion
Supination
Definition 9 of 203
Connective tissue which supports neurones; does not transmit nerve impulses
Neuritis
Temporalis
Neuralgia
Parkinson's Disease
, Term 10 of 203
Turbinator
Located on the sides of the nose. Compresses and dilates nasal openings
Forms the back of the cranium. has a large opening called the foramen magnus through
which the upper part of the spinal cord passes.
Covers all nerve impulses outside of the central nervous system.
Scroll shape bones which form part of the lateral walls of the nasal cavity.
Definition 11 of 203
Process of transferring water across the cell membrane by osmotic pressure. Pressure will pass
through till it is equivalent on both sides. When balanced it is then called Isotonic pressure.
Diffusion
Osmosis
Manubrium
Filtration
Term 12 of 203
Cytoplasm
Veins that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
33 Vertebrae, some fused, which makes 26 bones in total
Also known as blood poisoning. (toxic bacteria in blood)
Is the protoplasm inside the cell. (Outside the nucleus)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller stuuviaa. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.