ALL ABOUT MEDTECH Flashcards
What is the longest muscle we have?
Sartorius
What is the consider blood pressure?
120/80mmHg
What is the average life span of red blood cells?
120days
What is the knee cap called in Latin?
Patella
What does the term pruritus mean?
Itching
In RNA thymine is switched out for what other base?
Uracil
Caffeine and alcohol are known to inhibit what hormone?
ADH/vasopressin
Where in the body can you find podocytes?
Bowman’s capsule
Butterfly children?
Epidermolysis bullosa
Glands in the endocrine system secrete substance called?
Hormones
What is our largest endocrine gland?
Pancreas
What is the most common endocrine disorder?
Diabetes
What hormone is secreted during fight or flight?
Adrenalin/noradrenalin
Melatonin is produced of what gland?
Pineal gland
Acromegaly is caused by the over production of what hormone?
Growth hormone