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Anatomy Exam 3 (Deck 2) Flashcards

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1
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Oxytocin target organs:

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mammary glands, uterus, prostate gland

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2
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Cortisol target organ:

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liver

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3
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Function (4/5):
Increases excretion of potassium in urine

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Aldosterone

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4
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Aldosterone target organ:

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Kidneys

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5
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Prolactin effects on body:

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produces milk

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Increased % = acute infection, myelocytic leukemia, rheumatoid arthritis

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Neutrophils

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7
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Decreased % = aplastic and pernicious anemia, radiation

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Neutrophils

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8
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Function (2/4):
**increases use of fats/excess amino acids for energy

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Cortisol

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9
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Increased % = allergies, parasites, autoimmune disorders

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Eosinophils

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10
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Function: increases milk production in the breasts

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Prolactin

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11
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Function: lowers blood sugar level

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Insulin

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12
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ACTH effects on body

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Helps the body deal with stress

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13
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Function (3/4):
increases metabolic rate of cells

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Epinephrine

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14
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Function (4/4):
increases conversion of GLUCOSE to glycogen in the liver

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Cortisol

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15
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Function (3/5):
causes reabsorption of sodium and water by kidneys

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Aldosterone

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16
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Increased % = TB

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Monocytes

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17
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Function (3/4):
decreases use of glucose for energy

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Cortisol

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18
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Function (1/4):
increases blood pressure convert glycogen to glucose

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Epinephrine

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19
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Function: stimulates development of eggs in ovaries and sperm cells in testes

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FSH (follicle stimulation hormone)

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20
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Function: Stimulates adrenal cortex to produce cortisol and other hormones

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ACTH

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21
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Function: stimulates manufacture of amino acids into protein

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Insulin

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22
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Insulin produced in ___ for ___

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pancreas for hyperglycemia

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23
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Function (2/3):
increases conversion of GLYCOGEN to glucose in liver

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Glucagon

24
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Function (4/4)
important in emission of secretions & spermatozoa

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Oxytocin

25
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Function (4/4):
Dilates bronchioles in respiratory system

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Epinephrine

26
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TSH effects on body

A

increases energy production & raises metabolic rate

27
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GH effects on body

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promotes manufacture of proteins and stimulates the release of fats for energy during stress

28
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Function (1/4):
has anti-inflammatory effects by blocking histamine (inhibits the immune system)

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Cortisol

29
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Function (1/5):
regulates water and electrolyte balance

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Aldosterone

30
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Oxytocin produced in:

A

Hypothalamus/ placenta

31
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Function (1/4)
acts on mammary gland to stimulate the release of milk

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Oxytocin

32
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ACTH receptor

A

cortex of adrenal glands

33
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FSH produced:

A

hypothalamus/ ovaries & testes

34
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Function (1/3): increases blood sugar level

A

Glucagon

35
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Function (3/3):
**increases use of fats and excess amino acids for energy

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Glucagon

36
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Increased % = chronic infection, mono, lymphocytic leukemia, viral infections

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Lymphocytes

37
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GH target organs

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affects all tissues, muscle cells & chondrocytes particularly sensitive;
affects bones and muscles in children

38
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Epinephrine target organs:

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liver, skeletal muscles, skin

39
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Glucagon produced in
__ for __

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Pancreas for hypoglycemia

40
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Aldosterone effects on body:

A

lowers blood sodium levels, lowers blood volume and B/P, raises blood potassium levels

41
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Decreased % = AIDS, steroids, radiation therapy

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Lymphocytes

42
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Function (2/4)
stimulates smooth muscle contraction of uterus to facilitate labor and delivery

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Oxytocin

43
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Function (5/5):
Helps maintain normal blood volume, blood pressure and blood pH

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Aldosterone

44
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Function (2/5):
regulates metabolism of sodium, chloride and potassium

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Aldosterone

45
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ACTH inhibits:

A

the immune system

46
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Oxytocin effects on body:

A

stimulates child birth; milk “let down” reflex

47
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Function (3/4)
Stimulates smooth muscle contraction in walls of prostate gland

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Oxytocin

48
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Cortisol produced:

A

in anterior pituitary gland

49
Q

Function (2/4):
increases heart rate

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Epinephrine

50
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FSH target organs:

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Gonads (ovaries & testes)

51
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Function: stimulates thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones T3 & T4 (thyroxine)

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TSH

52
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insulin target organs:

A

liver and muscles

53
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Function: stimulates cell growth by increasing rate of mitosis in growing tissues and organs

A

Growth hormone (GH)

54
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Prolactin target organs:

A

mammary

55
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Are we gonna get a 100% on this exam?

A

Yes

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