Anatomy & Physiology Part 2 Flashcards
What are the exocrine glands?
Salivary glands, Sweat glands, Sebaceous glands, Mammary glands, Lacrimal glands, Pancreas (exocrine portion), Gastric glands, Prostate gland, Liver (bile secretion), Ceruminous glands
The mnemonic used to remember the exocrine glands is: Some Silly Seals Made Little Penguins Go Play Like Champions.
Which gland is responsible for saliva production?
Salivary glands
Salivary glands are crucial for digestion and oral health.
What type of gland produces sweat?
Sweat glands
Sweat glands help regulate body temperature and excrete waste.
Fill in the blank: The _______ secretes bile.
Liver
Bile is important for the digestion and absorption of fats.
Choroid Plexus, Define?
The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels found in the brain’s ventricles. Its main function is to produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients, and removes waste.
What is mainly absorbed by the large intestine?
The large intestine mainly absorbs water and salts (electrolytes).
What is the axon in a nerve cell?
The axon carries electrical signals away from the neuron’s cell body.
What are the functions of bone joints?
The functions of bone joints include movement, support, flexibility, and connection.
What are the main types of bones classified by their shape?
The main types are: Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones, Irregular bones, and Sesamoid bones.
Example: Long bones (e.g., femur), Short bones (e.g., wrist bones), Flat bones (e.g., skull), Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae), Sesamoid bones (e.g., patella).
What endocrine hormones are produced by the pancreas?
Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin.
Where in the body is bile produced?
Bile is produced in the Liver.
What are the cells that make bones?
The cells that make bones are called osteoblasts.
What is the junction between two neuron cells that allows them to pass an electrical signal called?
Synapse.
Where is bile stored?
In the Gallbladder.
What are the parts of the small intestine?
The small intestine has three main parts: Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum.
Endocrine Glands release what and to where?
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Define Gyri/Gyrus?
The gyri of the cerebral cortex are the elevated folds that form the outer layer of the brain.
Where in the brain is vision interpreted?
Occipital Lobe.
Which bone cells regulate bone growth?
Osteoblasts regulate bone growth.
What is the liver cell called?
The liver cell is called a hepatocyte.
What does the peripheral nervous system include?
Both somatic and autonomic divisions.
What is the outer layer of the adrenal gland called?
The Cortex.
In which organ is the hypothalamus located?
Brain.
What shape is the thyroid gland?
Butterfly-shaped.
What hormones does the thyroid gland produce?
Hormones such as thyroxine.
What does thyroxine regulate?
Metabolism, growth, and development.
Where is the abductor muscle group located?
Outer Thigh.
What are ligaments?
Tough, flexible tissues that connect bones to other bones.
What do ligaments help stabilize?
Joints and support the musculoskeletal system.
What protects the eye?
A Fibrous Coating.
How many cranial nerves are there?
12.
What are the cells that remove or destroy bones called?
Osteoclasts.
Oxytocin hormone which is produced in the pituitary, targets which tissue?
Breast.
Which part of the brain is the largest?
The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum.
When does secondary ossification take place and define?
Secondary ossification takes place after birth, usually during childhood and adolescence. It is the process where cartilage turns into bone in specific areas, typically at the ends of long bones (epiphyses), allowing for bone growth and development.
Define Involuntary and Striated Cardiac muscles.
• Involuntary means it operates automatically, without conscious control.
• Striated means it has a banded appearance due to the arrangement of muscle fibres, similar to skeletal muscle.
Ossa Coxae, is located where?
Hip.
How many bones are in the spine?
33.
How many teeth do adults have?
32.
What is the function of the skeleton?
The function of the skeleton is to provide support, protection for internal organs, facilitate movement, store minerals, and produce blood cells.
What is the function of the cerebellum?
The function of the cerebellum is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and regulate posture.
Where is Amylase produced?
Pancreas.
What is the function of the frontal lobe?
Thinking, Decision Making, Behaviour.
For muscle contraction to occur, there must first be a stimulation of the muscle in the form of what impulse?
For muscle contraction to occur, there must first be a stimulation of the muscle in the form of a nerve impulse.
What is the function of CSF?
Protect the brain and spinal cord, provide cushioning, transport nutrients and waste, and maintain a stable chemical environment.
List the synovial joints.
“Happy Bears Play Chess, Silently.”
Happy = Hinge Joints, Bears = Ball-and-Socket Joints, Play = Pivot Joints, Chess = Condyloid Joints, Silently = Saddle Joints, Plane = Plane (Gliding) Joints.
What are the endocrine glands?
Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, Gonads (Ovaries and Testes), Pineal Gland, Thymus.
What bone runs from the shoulder socket and joins the radius and ulna?
Humerus.
What are the layers of the stomach called?
Mucosa, submucosa, Muscularis, Serosa.
What is a neuron?
A nerve cell that transmits signals in the nervous system.
What is the cell body of a neuron?
The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and organelles.
What is the myelin sheath?
A fatty layer that insulates axons and speeds up signal transmission.
What is an axon?
A long, slender projection of a neuron that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.