Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Anatomy and Physiology > Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems > Flashcards

Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards

1
Q

ACTH

A

(a. k.a. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone)
- Produced by the Anterior Pituitary Gland
- target tissue: Adrenal Cortex
- Response: increased glucocorticoid hormone secretion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Action Chemotaxis

A

Ability of white blood cells to move to tissues that release chemotactic factors (parts of microorganisms or chemicals that are released by damaged tissues)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Action determent of adaptive immune system

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Action Diapedesis

A
  • Part of Inflammatory Response of Phagocytic Mobilization

- neutrophils squeeze through capillary walls and begin phagocytosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Action margination

A
  • Part of inflammatory response of phagocytic mobilization

- neutrophils cling to the walls capillaries in the injured area

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Action Phagocytosis

A

Works like the game pacman

Takes it in and enzymes destroy it inside

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Actions of Parathyroid

A

Secretes PTH which is important in regulating calcium levels in body fluids
-Cannot be removed or you will die

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Action of Steroids

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Activation of T cells

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

ADH

A

(a. k.a.) Antidiuretic hormone
- Produced by Posterior pituitary Gland
- target tissue: kidneys
- Increased water reabsorption

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Aldosterone

A
  • Produced by Adrenal Cortex
  • target tissue: kidneys
  • Increases sodium reabsorption and K+ and H+ excretion
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Angiotensinogen

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

B Lymphocytes

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Blockage of Lymphatics

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Causes of Signs of Inflammation

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Cells of Chronic Infections

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Cellular Immunity

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Characteristics of Adaptive Immune System

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Characteristics of Antibodies

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Characteristics of Complete Antigens

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Characteristics of Inflammation

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Characteristics Interferons`

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Characteristics of lymph Capillaries

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Characteristics of Lymphocytes

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

Characteristics of Passive Immunity

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Characteristics of Phagocytic Cells

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Characteristics of Thymus Gland

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

Characteristics of Tropic Hormones

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Control of TSH

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Controlling Factors of Adrenal Medulla

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Controlling Factors of Pancreas

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Controlling Factors of Thyroid

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Controlling Factors of Pituitary

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Controlling Factors of Parathyroid

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Cortisol

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

Cytotoxic T Cells

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Definition of Antibodies

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

Definition of Appendix

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

Definition of Enzymes

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Definition of Fever

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

Definition of First line of defense

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
42
Q

Definition of Haptens

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
43
Q

Definition of Immunocompetence

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
44
Q

Definition of Innate Defense System

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
45
Q

Definition of Lymph

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
46
Q

Definition of Lymph Nodes

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
47
Q

Definition of Pathogens

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
48
Q

Definition of Peyer’s patches

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
49
Q

Definition of Proteins

A

!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
50
Q

Definition of Regains

51
Q

Definition of Second Line of Defense

52
Q

Definition of Spleen

53
Q

Definition of Third Line of Defense

54
Q

Definition of Thymus

55
Q

Definition of Tonsils

56
Q

Definition of Hormones

57
Q

Definition Antibodies

58
Q

Definition of Complement Proteins

59
Q

Definition of Lymphatic Trunks

60
Q

Definition of Ions

61
Q

Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction

62
Q

Description of Adrenal medulla

63
Q

Description of Pancreas

64
Q

Description of Parathyroid

65
Q

Description of Pituitary

66
Q

Description of Thyroid

67
Q

Epinephrine

A
  • secreted by adrenal gland

- increases blood glucose levels

68
Q

Estrogen

A
  • secreted by ovaries
  • aids in uterine and mammary gland development and function. maturation of genitalia, secondary sex characteristics, sexual behavior, and menstrual cycle
69
Q

Examples of Steroid Hormones

70
Q

Flow of Lymph

71
Q

FSH

A

a. k.a. follicle stimulating hormone
- secreted by anterior pituitary
- target tissue: ovaries and tubules
- follicle maturation and estrogen secretion in ovaries; sperm cell production in testes

72
Q

Function of Liver Hormone

73
Q

Function of Adrenal Medulla

74
Q

Function of Agglutination

75
Q

Function of Complement Fixation

76
Q

Function of Interferon Production

77
Q

Function of Lymph

78
Q

Function of Lymph Nodes

79
Q

Function of Natural Killer Cells

80
Q

Function of Parathyroid

81
Q

Function of Peyer’s Patches

82
Q

Function of Pineal

83
Q

Function of Pituitary

84
Q

Function of Thymus

85
Q

Function of Thyroid

86
Q

Functions of Immune System

87
Q

Functions of Inflammation

88
Q

Function of Lymphatic System

89
Q

Function of Ovaries

90
Q

Function of Pancreas

91
Q

Functions of Regulatory T Cells

92
Q

Function of Spleen

93
Q

Function of T Cells

94
Q

Function of Testes

95
Q

Function of Thoracic Duct

96
Q

GH

A

a. k.a. growth hormone
- stimulates growth and metabolic activity
- secreted by anterior pituitary

97
Q

Glucagons

98
Q

Gluconeogensis

99
Q

Gonadocorticoids

100
Q

Hormone Structure and Function

101
Q

Hormones Multiply Responses

102
Q

Hypothalamus Hormones

A
  • Growth Hormone releasing and inhibiting (GHRH and GHIH)
  • Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
  • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
  • Prolactiv releasing and inhibiting (PIH and PRH)
103
Q

Innate Immune System Parts

104
Q

Insulin

A
  • secreted by pancreas
  • target tissue: liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue
  • increase uptake and use of glucose and amino acids
105
Q

Locations of Clusters of Lymph Nodes

106
Q

Locations of lymphatic structures

107
Q

Lymphatic Structures

108
Q

Lymphocytes Immunocompetent

109
Q

Malt

110
Q

Mobilization of Phagocytes

111
Q

Monoclonal Antibodies

112
Q

Oxytocin

A
  • secreted by posterior pituitary
  • target tissue: uterus and mammary glands
  • increase uterine contractions
  • milk production
113
Q

Parts of Second Line of Defense

114
Q

Prolactin Hormone

A
  • secreted by Anterior Pituitary
  • target tissue: ovaries and mammary glands
  • Milk production
115
Q

Release of Antibodies

116
Q

Rennin

117
Q

Response of B cells

118
Q

Signs of Inflammation

119
Q

Stimulus of Endocrine Glands

120
Q

Target Tissues for each Hormone

121
Q

TH

A

a.k.a. Thyroid Hormone
-secreted by thyroid
-responsible for
Maintaining blood pressure
Regulating tissue growth
Developing skeletal and nervous systems
Maturation and reproductive capabilities
-Increases metabolic rate
-Produces heat

122
Q

Types of T cells

123
Q

Vessels of Lymph Nodes

124
Q

Xenogragts

Anatomy and Physiology (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions