final Flashcards
what are biomarkers
health assessments based on some form of numerical measurement, which will have normal ranges and diagnostic values if they’re too high
time period os ultradian
less than 24 hours
Time period circadian
24 hours
time period infradian
24+ hours `
where is the most common bone break found
spine, hip, wrist
when we have extra calcium where does it go
we deposit it in the bone, or excrete it in urine
why are anabolic steroids toxic
the dose of hormone/ hormone agonist is not timed to mimic natural hormone production. stresses out ccn
what is the first line of defence
non-specific physical and chemical surface barriers
what is the second line of defence
non-specific internal cellular and chemical defence
inflammation, phagocytosis, fever
describe classic immune system
resident defence system, migrant defence system
describe parenchymal c ells of gland or organs
most prominent cell type in terms of function and mass
what is the critical functional portion of the gland or organ
parenchyma
describe pancreas
- pamcreatic exocrine secretions exit common duct into intestine
- pancreatic endocrine secretions go into blood
what are the cells that can be found circulating in the blood
- platelets are fragments essential in blood clotting
- white blood cells defend the body against disease
- red blood cells transport oxygen
what are stem cells
stem cells are undifferentiated cells in the red bone marrow that give rise to all the formed essentials
- divide and become specialized