Final exam - Missed concepts Flashcards
What hormones are not made by the pituitary gland?
Oxytocin and Vasopressin
Simple (closed) bone fracture
clean break: does not penetrate skin
Compound bone fracture
broken end of bone penetrates soft tissue and skin. Can result in severe bone infection
Comminuted bone fracture
bone breaks into fragments. More common in the brittle bones of the elderly
Greenstick bone fracture
bone breaks incompletely, like a green twig
Impacted bone fracture
ends of bone are forced into each other. commonly occurs when trying to break a fall
Spiral bone fracture
excessive twisting = ragged break. Common in sports
Compression bone fracture
bone is crushed. Common in porous, osteoporotic bones
Depressed bone fracture
broken bone is push inward. Common in skull fracture
What are the 4 major tissue types in humans
Connective, Muscle, Epithelial, Nervous
Which of the 4 main tissue types has resting membrane potential?
All of them; Connective, Muscle, Epithelial, and Nervous
What ar the major, general organic molecules in higher vertebrates?
Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids
What are the 5 physiologically relevant ions?
Na+, Ca2+, Mg2+, K+, Cl-
What part of the body does a kidney stone travel down?
The Ureter
What is a compliant organ? Example of compliant and noncompliant?
An organ that can stretch/swell in response to pressure
ex of compliant: uterus
ex of noncompliant: kidney
What type of cell produces mucous?
Goblet cells
Ilium vs Ileum
Ilium = hips and pelvis
Ileum = small intestine
What anatomical elements protect the kidney?
Abdominal fat (love handles) and the lower 3 ribs
What are the major secretory organs in humans?
colon, kidneys, skin, and liver