BIOL 111 Study Guide - Final Guide: Adrenal Gland, Endometrium, Absorptive Capacity

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Sternum: breastbone, the ribs are attached: projecting from the posterior end of the sternum is a cartilaginous flap, called the xiphoid cartilage. Intercostal muscles between the ribs assist in ventilation. Pleural membrane: the whole thoracic cavity is lined with this membrane. Thymus gland: functions as part of the immune system: lies on top of the heart, light brown tissue mass, white blood cells (lymphocytes) formed in the red bone marrow mature into t-cells. The trachea forks into two bronchi (one to each lung: bronchi branch to the bronchioles, which end in microscopic clusters of sac-like air chambers called alveoli (gas exchange occurs) Esophagus: parallel to the trachea, attaches to the pharynx (throat) all the way to the stomach. Organs: the abdominal viscera are suspended by mesentery, a sheet of tissue that is continuous with the lining (peritoneum) of the abdominal cavity.

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