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Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems Flashcards

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ACTH

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

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Action Chemotaxis

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

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Action determent of adaptive immune system

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Action Diapedesis

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  • Part of Inflammatory Response of Phagocytic Mobilization

- neutrophils squeeze through capillary walls and begin phagocytosis

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Action margination

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  • Part of inflammatory response of phagocytic mobilization

- neutrophils cling to the walls capillaries in the injured area

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Action Phagocytosis

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Works like the game pacman

Takes it in and enzymes destroy it inside

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Actions of Parathyroid

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

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Action of Steroids

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Activation of T cells

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ADH

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

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Aldosterone

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  • Produced by Adrenal Cortex
  • target tissue: kidneys
  • Increases sodium reabsorption and K+ and H+ excretion
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Angiotensinogen

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B Lymphocytes

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Blockage of Lymphatics

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Causes of Signs of Inflammation

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Cells of Chronic Infections

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Cellular Immunity

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Characteristics of Adaptive Immune System

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Characteristics of Antibodies

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Characteristics of Complete Antigens

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Characteristics of Inflammation

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Characteristics Interferons`

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Characteristics of lymph Capillaries

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Characteristics of Lymphocytes

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Characteristics of Passive Immunity

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Characteristics of Phagocytic Cells

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Characteristics of Thymus Gland

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Characteristics of Tropic Hormones

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Control of TSH

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Controlling Factors of Adrenal Medulla

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Controlling Factors of Pancreas

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Controlling Factors of Thyroid

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Controlling Factors of Pituitary

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Controlling Factors of Parathyroid

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Cortisol

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Cytotoxic T Cells

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Definition of Antibodies

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Definition of Appendix

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Definition of Enzymes

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Definition of Fever

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Definition of First line of defense

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Definition of Haptens

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Definition of Immunocompetence

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Definition of Innate Defense System

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Definition of Lymph

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Definition of Lymph Nodes

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Definition of Pathogens

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Definition of Peyer’s patches

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Definition of Proteins

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Definition of Regains

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Definition of Second Line of Defense

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Definition of Spleen

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Definition of Third Line of Defense

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Definition of Thymus

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Definition of Tonsils

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Definition of Hormones

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Definition Antibodies

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Definition of Complement Proteins

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Definition of Lymphatic Trunks

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Definition of Ions

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Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction

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Description of Adrenal medulla

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Description of Pancreas

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Description of Parathyroid

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Description of Pituitary

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Description of Thyroid

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Epinephrine

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  • secreted by adrenal gland

- increases blood glucose levels

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Estrogen

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

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Flow of Lymph

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FSH

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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

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Function of Liver Hormone

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Function of Adrenal Medulla

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Function of Agglutination

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Function of Complement Fixation

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Function of Interferon Production

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Function of Lymph

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Function of Lymph Nodes

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Function of Natural Killer Cells

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Function of Parathyroid

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Function of Peyer’s Patches

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Function of Pineal

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Function of Pituitary

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Function of Thymus

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Function of Thyroid

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Functions of Immune System

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Functions of Inflammation

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Function of Lymphatic System

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Function of Ovaries

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Function of Pancreas

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Functions of Regulatory T Cells

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Function of Spleen

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Function of T Cells

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Function of Testes

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Function of Thoracic Duct

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GH

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

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Glucagons

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Gluconeogensis

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Gonadocorticoids

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Hormone Structure and Function

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Hormones Multiply Responses

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Hypothalamus Hormones

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  • Growth Hormone releasing and inhibiting (GHRH and GHIH)
  • Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
  • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)
  • Prolactiv releasing and inhibiting (PIH and PRH)
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Innate Immune System Parts

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Insulin

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  • secreted by pancreas
  • target tissue: liver, skeletal muscle, and adipose tissue
  • increase uptake and use of glucose and amino acids
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Locations of Clusters of Lymph Nodes

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Locations of lymphatic structures

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Lymphatic Structures

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Lymphocytes Immunocompetent

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Malt

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Mobilization of Phagocytes

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Monoclonal Antibodies

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Oxytocin

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  • secreted by posterior pituitary
  • target tissue: uterus and mammary glands
  • increase uterine contractions
  • milk production
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Parts of Second Line of Defense

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Prolactin Hormone

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  • secreted by Anterior Pituitary
  • target tissue: ovaries and mammary glands
  • Milk production
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Release of Antibodies

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Rennin

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Response of B cells

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Signs of Inflammation

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Stimulus of Endocrine Glands

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Target Tissues for each Hormone

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TH

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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

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Types of T cells

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Vessels of Lymph Nodes

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Xenogragts

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