A&P 1 Final review Flashcards
where do you find lymphatic tissue?
Spleen. thymus, lymph nodes
what does the spleen do?
removes worn out red blood cells from circulation
where is the spleen located?
behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen
what does the lymphatic duct and thoracic duct deliver
?
Lymph fluid
where does the lymphatic and thoracic duct take the lymph fluid?
throughout the body to the heart
whats capable of causing disease?
antigens
what organ is an organ of the lymphatic system?
thymus
what is the largest lymphatic vessel?
thoracic duct
what type of immunity does a mother pass on to her child?
natural passive immunity
parkinson’s disease is a nervous disorder resulting from a deficiency of which neurotransmitter?
dopamine
this type of glial cell is a star shaped cell, supports and protects neurons and helps form the blood brain barrier?
astrocyte
what is the blood brain barrier?
semipermeable membrane
what is the purpose of the blood brain barrier?
allows oxygen and CO2 into the brain
white fatty substance that surrounds an axon is called?
myelin sheath
part of a neuron that transmits impulses away from the cell body is called?
axon
this glial cell can act as a microbe eating scavenger
microglia
the CNS includes what 2 major things?
brain and spinal cord
the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes make up what?
the cerebrum
where are the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain located?
the brain stem
term for inflammation of a lymphatic vessel
lymphangitis
systemic lupus is an example of what?
autoimmune disease
patient informed you that he had measles as a child, what type of immunity is referred to as what? (long lasting)
Natural Active
whats part of specific immunity?
B-T cells
protein enzymes normally present in the blood in an inactive state, kills foreign cells when their activated by punching holes into a wall of a bacterial cell allowing sodium and water to rush in what are these protein enzymes called?
complement proteins
blood cells that are old and damaged are coated with antibodies are removed from the circulation by what?
Spleen
the condition in which tissues exhibit swelling because an accumulation of swelling is called?
lymphedema
which cranial nerve plays a role in many heart. lung, digestive and urinary functions?
vagus nerve
a staggering gait in an imbalance are most descriptive of?
cerebellar dysfunction
which cranial nerve is responsible for the eye movements?
ocular motor
which cranial nerve is responsible for sense of smell?
olfactory nerve
what’s the outermost layer of the meninges?
dura mater
whats the middle layer of the meninges?
arachnoid mater
the innermost layer of the meniges?
pia mater
nerves that originate from the brain are called?
cranial nerves
what produces myelin cells in the PNS?
schwann cells
the hypothalamus, thalamus and pineal gland make up what?
diencephalon
how many cervical spinal nerve pairs exist in the human body?
8
a disorder characterized by a reoccurring or chronic seizure episodes is called?
epilepsy
CVA is commonly referred to as?
stroke
the largest section of the brain is?
cerebrum
large, fluid filled spaces within the brain are called
ventricles
seen in a sympathetic nervous system response
pupils dilating
which hormone is secreted by the thymus vessels is called?
thymosin
tissue fluid that enters the lymphatic vessel is called?
lymph fluid
small key shaped structure that filters lymph as it flows through the lymphatic vessel is called what?
lymph nodes
lymph from the right arm, the right side of the head and the thoracic, go right into this duct?
the lymphatic duct
a gland, located in the upper thorax is most active during the early life, and is concerned with the processing, and maturation of T lymphocytes also atrofeeds as you are.
thymus
3/4 of the body fluids drain into this large duct
thoracic duct
what are some non modifiable factors?
genetics and age
gel like tissue that’s used to connect and cushion bones
cartilage
the power plant of the cell?
mitochondria
when cancer is spread to another part of the body
metastasis
when signs and symptoms appear suddenly for a short period of time then disappear is what?
acute
lining of the mouth is an example of what type of membrane?
mucous membrane
processing and packaging center of the cell
Golgi apparatus
single projection extending from a cell surface to help propel it along a cell is called?
flagella
role of hemoglobin in the RBC is to carry what?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide
what is the muscle layer of the heart?
myocardium
the endocardium is smooth, helps prevent what complication?
clots from forming
whats deep vein thrombosis?
blood clot in the lower extremities
whats the pace maker of the heart?
Sinoatrial node
where does the hepatic portal collect blood from?
stomach, intestines and pancreas
