Bio Med - Day 2a Flashcards
What does “incidence” mean
Newly
What does “prevalence” mean
Existing at that movement; like a snap shot
What does “morbidity” mean
Illness
What does “mortality” mean
Death
What are the top 3 most common Cancer in the US for men
- Prostate; 2. Lung; 3. Colon
What are the top 3 most common Cancer in the US for female
- Breast; 2. Lung; 3. Colon
What are the top 3 types of Cancer have the highest mortality rate in Men
- Lung; 2. Prostate; 3. Colon
What are the top 3 types of Cancer have the highest mortality rate in Woman
- Lung; 2. Breast; 3. Colon
The fundamental mechanism that keeps a variable close to it’s set point
Negative Feedback; ex: TSH/endocrine loop
Self-amplifying cycle in which a physiological change leads to even greater change in same direction
Positive Feedback; ex: delivering a baby
What hormone increases the Calcium in the bone, and decrease the Calcium in the blood
Calcitonin
What hormone increases the amount of Calcium in the blood and liberates it from the bone
Parathyroid
T-Cells originate in ________ and mature in the _______
Bone Marrow; Thymus
Humoral Immunity (relating to antibodies); a lymphocyte not processed by the thymus gland, and responsible for producing antibodies
B - Cell
a lymphocyte of a type produced or processed by the thymus gland and actively participating in the immune response; Cell mediated immunity
T - Cell
Hormones that are released by the Posterior Pituitary Gland
Oxytocin & ADH - Antidiuretic Hormone
Hormone that involves lactation and Uterine contraction
Oxytocin
Hormone that is involved in synchronization of circadian rhythm of physiological functions including sleep timing, BP regulation, and seasonal reproduction AND from what gland is it secreted
Melatonin; Pineal Gland
Mature follicle ruptures in response to a surge in what hormone
LH - Luteinizing Hormone
Hormone that increases Blood Calcium levels, and decreases urinary excretion of Calcium
Parathyroid Hormone
Osteoporosis is caused by excess of what hormone
Parathyroid Hormone
Hormones from the Adrenal Medulla
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine & Dopamine
Complimentary effects of Sympathetic Nervous System, “Fight or Flight” occur due to the ___________
Adrenal Medulla
aldosterone, cortisol, & estrogen originate from the
Adrenal Cortex
Antioxidant vitamins
A, C, & E
Hormone system that regulates the blood pressure and fluid balance
Renin - Angiotensin - Aldosterone System; RAAS
From Zona Glomerulosa
Glucagon is produced by
Alpha cells in the pancreas
Where does Somatostatin come from
Delta cells of the Pancreas
Where does Insulin come from
Beta cells of the Pancreas
Decreases blood glucose levels; Increases glycogen, fat, and protein synthesis
Insulin
What type of ulcer causes pain to increase with food
Gastric Ulcer
What type of ulcer causes pain to decrease with food
Duodenal Ulcer
Finasteride (Proscar) is what type of drug, and what are some things it’s used for
5 alpha reductase inhibitor; ex: Propecia for male pattern baldness; BPH;
