Final Exam Flashcards
Endocrine, blood, heart
Endocrine system function
produces Hormones
Growth hormone
produced in pituitary gland, targets muscle and bone
Hormone loop
sensory, gland, target, action
growth hormone in adults do
Remodel Bone tissue
Thyroid gland
on the throat, function in metabolism. Target most tissues
Cortisol
Stress hormone, secreted on adrenal glands (on top of kidneys), Targets most tissues
What happens if you’re on cortisol for too long
is dangerous, Hunger, Sleep deprivation, migraines, depression
Insulin
Decresses blood sugar, when insulin is high, Produced in pancreas, target liver and most tissues in body
When is epinephrine secreted
activate fight or flight response. Prepares for short term battles
where’s pancreas located
see power point
Glucagon
secreted when glucose levels are low, Produced in pancreas, targets liver adipose
Aldosterone
secreted when BP is low, released by adrenal gland, target kidney cells
What’s a centrifuge
spinn tube to get blood
what’s the transportation system
carries blood, oxygen and chemicals to where they need to be.
Never Let Moneys Eat Bananas
Most of blood is made up of
Plasma
3 main types of blood cells
Platelets, WBC, RBC
Red Blood Cells
Carry Oxygen, also called Elethrocytes
White Blood Cells
Immunity, Fight infection
Platelets
for clotting
Name the layers of Blood
(HEAVY)-RBC-Platelets/WBC-Plasma(SMALLEST)
Fighting infection
lymphocytes WBC
Antibodies
WBC
WHAT DO WE HAVE MORE IN THE BODY, Platelets, WBC, RBC
+RBC, WBC, Platelets -
