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Epididymis:

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Tube connecting efferent ducts to vas deferens

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Three functions of the male reproductive system:

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Production of androgens, production storage and nourishment of male gametes, introduce gametes into female reproductive tract

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Bulbourethral gland functions:

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Attached to urethra, not obstructed by prostate, secretes pre ejaculate to neutralise trace urine and lubricate passage for spermatozoa

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Seminal vesicles

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Secrete fluid that makes up 50-70% of semen.

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Vas deferens:

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Peristalsis during ejaculation propels sperm into urethra, collecting fluids from seminal vesicle and prostate.

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Prostate:

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Secretes alkaline, milky fluid. Sperm have longer lifespans and motility in prostate secretions.

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Testes suspended from:

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Spermatic cord

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Site of spermatogenesis:

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Seminiferous tubules

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Spermatogenesis cycle:

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Wall of tubule contains Sertoli cells (nutrients): mitosis, meiosis 1, meiosis 2, early and late spermatids, spermatozoa, lumen.

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Spermiogenesis:

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Spermatids mature into spermatozoa

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Leydig cells secrete:

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Androgenic steroids

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Inhibin secreted by:

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Sertoli cells

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Vas deferens enters abdominal cavity through:

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Inguinal canal

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Oogenesis:

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Mitosis (completed before birth), meiosis 1 (begins before birth, completes after puberty), meiosis 2 (as released oocyte), meiosis 2 occurs if fertilisation occurs

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Female hormonal control. Hypothalamus releases:

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GnRH

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Ovaries release:

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Progesterone, oestrogen and inhibin

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FSH:

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Stimulates growth of follicles, promotes ovaries to secrete oestrogen, promotors secretion of inhibin by ovaries

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Ovulation caused by:

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Spike in LH

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Formation of corpus luteum caused by:

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LH

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Corpus luteum secretes:

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Progesterone

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20
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Progesterone prepares body for:

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Pregnancy

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21
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The Pill inhibits:

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GnRH

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Phagocyte examples:

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Monocytes in blood, tissue macrophages, neutrophils in blood

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Hypothalamus produces _______ hormones:

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Releasing hormones

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Hypothalamus hormones (x1-7)

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GnRH, TRH, PRF, PRIF, CRH, GHRH, SS

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Posterior pituitary hormones:

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ADH, oxytocin

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Anterior pituitary hormones (x3-6):

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TSH, LH, FSH, GH (growth hormone), PRL (prolactin), ACTH

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Oxytocin (posterior pituitary) to:

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Uterine muscles and mammary glands

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ADH (posterior) to:

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Kidney tubules

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ACTH (anterior pituitary) to:

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Adrenal cortex

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Growth hormone (anterior pituitary):

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Entire body

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31
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Prolactin (anterior pituitary) to:

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Mammary glands

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Endorphins from the _________ go to the _________:

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Anterior pituitary to pain receptors in the brain

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T3/T4 secreted from:

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Follicular cavities

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TSH stimulates breakdown of _______ into _____ and _____

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Thyroglobulin into T4 and T3

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35
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Calcitonin produced:

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By C cells in thyroid

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Calcitonin lowers:

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Calcium and phosphate levels in blood

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37
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Steroid hormones (x3):

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Mineralcorticoids, glucocorticoids, sex steroids

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Example of mineralcorticoid:

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Aldosterone

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39
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Example of glucocorticoids:

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Cortisone

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40
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PNS:

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Peripheral nervous system

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41
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PNS contains:

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Cranial nerves, spinal nerves

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42
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CNS comprised of:

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Brain, spinal cord

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43
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Somatic nervous system comprised of:

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Motor - skeletal muscle, sensory

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44
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Autonomic comprised of:

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Sympathetic, parasympathetic

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45
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Components of cerebrum:

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Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital lobes

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Frontal lobe functions:

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Motor cortex, intellect, planning, mood, social judgment

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Parietal lobe functions:

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Somatosensory cortex, general sensation and taste

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Temporal lobe functions:

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Auditory cortex

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Occipital lobe function:

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Visual cortex

50
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Meninges layers (x3):

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Under skin, periosteum and skull: dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater

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Between arachnoid and pia mater:

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Subarachnoid space, contains cerebrospinal fluid

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Cranial nerve pairs:

53
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Sensory cranial nerves:

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Olfactory, optic, vestibulocochlear

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Motor cranial nerves:

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Oculomotor, trochlear, abducens, accessory, hypoglassal

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Both motor and sensory cranial nerves:

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Trigeminal, facial, glossopharyngeal, vagus

56
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Sympathetic and parasympathetic NS regulates:

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Homeostasis

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Multipolar neurones receive action potentials through ________ and out of the _________:

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Through Cell body and out of the synaptic terminals

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Blood: plasma percentage:

59
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Most abundant plasma protein:

60
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Albumin (produced and influences):

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Produced in liver, influences blood pressure, flow, fluid balance

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Elements of blood (x9):

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Monocytes, platelets, small lymphocytes, large lymphocytes, neutrophil, young neutrophil, basophils, eosinophils, erythrocytes

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Haemoglobin structure:

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Four protein chains (globins), each with haem group with iron

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Erythrocyte sedimentation rate:

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Men = age/2 or lower
Female = (age+10)/2
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Leukocytes (White blood cells):

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Granulocytes, agranulocytes

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Granulocytes in order of most to least:

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Neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils

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Agranulocytes in order of most to least:

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Lymphocytes, monocytes

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Neutrophil functions:

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Phagocytosis and bacterial infections

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Eosinophil functions:

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Parasitic infections and allergies such as asthma

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Basophil functions:

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Chicken pox, sinusitis, diabetes

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Lymphocyte functions:

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Infections, immune responses, destroy cancer cells, virally infected cells

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Monocyte functions:

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Become tissue macrophages

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Platelet functions (x5):

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Secrete clotting factors, factors for endothelial repair, vasoconstrictors in broken vessels, form temporary platelet plugs, dissolve old blood clots

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Red blood cell productions stimulated by:

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Erythropoietin

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Neg feedback of hypoxemia:

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Liver and kidneys sense hypoxemia, secrete erythropoietin, stimulate bone marrow

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Primary Haemostasis:

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Temporary platelet plug (platelet adhesion, platelet aggregation)

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Secondary haemostasis:

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Coagulation, stable clot

77
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Vascular spasm:

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Prompt constriction of a broken vessel

78
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Vascular spasm triggered by:

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Pain receptors, injury to smooth muscle, platelets release chemical (serotonin)

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What is produced by the choroid plexus of the ventricles?

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Cerebrospinal fluid

80
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Blog group A contains antigen and antibody:

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A and anti-B

81
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Blood group B contains antigen and antibody:

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B and anti-A

82
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AB contains antigen ___ and antibody ____:

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A+B and none

83
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O blood antigen _____ and antibody ____:

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None and anti A, anti B

84
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Fallopian tube structure:

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Fimbriae - ampulla - isthmus - uterus

85
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Uterus comprised of:

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Cervix, body, fundus

86
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Bones contains organic and inorganic components. Properties:

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Organic: made up of collagen and protein complexes
Inorganic: deposition of mineral salts (calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate)

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OsteoBlasts:

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Produce new bone, secrete osteoid and are responsible for mineral deposition

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Osteocytes:

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Mature bone cells, located in lacunae, maintain matrix

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OsteoClasts:

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Remove mineral from matrix, responsible for bone remodelling

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Two types of bone tissue:

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Compact and cancellous

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Compact bone:

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Located on surface, resists stress

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Cancellous bone:

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Located interior of bone, also called spongy bone, contains haphazard arrangement of trabeculae and marrow is located in the spaces

93
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Bone shapes:

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Long, short, flat, irregular

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Fracture classifications (x6):

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Green stick, comminuted, linear, transverse, oblique, spiral

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Joint types - functional classification (x3):

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Synarthrosis (little no movement)
Amphiarthrosis (slightly moveable eg intervertebral discs)
Diarthroses (freely moveable eg hip)

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Immune tissues (x6):

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Marrow, thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, lymphatics, blood

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Immune system tissue cells:

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T lymphocytes, dendritic cells, mast cells, macrophages

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Immune system molecules:

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Lysozyme, chemokines, cytokines

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How do extra cellular pathogens spread?

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Lymphatics/bloodstream

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How do intra cellular pathogens spread?

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Cell to cell contact

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Innate immunity types:

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Physical barriers, anti microbial factors, phagocytes, inflammation/fever

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Innate immunity of eyes:

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Tears, lysozyme

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Innate immunity of respiratory tract:

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Mucus, ciliated epithelium

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Innate immunity of skin:

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Sweat, sebum, shedding, antimicrobials, low pH

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Innate immunity of GI tract:

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Stomach acidity, intestinal pH, mechanical flushing such as vomiting/defecation, normal flora, lysozyme

106
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Innate immunity of genitourinary tract:

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Urine, vaginal secretions, lysozyme

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Cytokines innate immunity:

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Virus infected cell produces IFN. Triggers anti viral response.

108
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T cells production:

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Produced in bone marrow, mature in thymus

109
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B cells production:

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Produced by bone marrow, mature in marrow

110
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Molecules recognised by antibodies are called:

111
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Antigen examples:

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Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, DNA

112
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Kidney blood supply:

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Renal arteries enter, veins leave

113
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Renin produced by:

114
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Anterior pituitary releases -trophins:

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Somatotrphins, thyrotrophins, corticotrophins, lactotrophins, gonadotropins

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