final exam review Flashcards
the pumping chambers are the
right pumps ?
left pumps ?
the receiving chambers are the
right receives ? blood
left receives ? blood
ventricles, deoxy, oxy
atria, deoxy, oxy
↓ ADH release leads to:
↓ # of AQPs
↓ water ? in CD
↑ Output of ? urine
↑ ADH release leads to
↑ # of ? inserted in CD
↑ Water reabsorbed into capillaries
↓ Output of ? urine
reabsorption, dilute, aquaporins, concentrated
? carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
? carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
veins, arteries
pulmonary circuit sequence:
heart, lungs, heart
systemic circuit sequence:
heart, body systems, heart
the ? is large in children and atrophies as we age and produces ?
thymus, t-lymphocytes
lymph ? are responsible for cleaning ?, blood, saliva, and intestinal juice by filtering out harmful substances like ?, ? and damaged cells as the fluid passes thru them
nodes, lymph, bacteria, viruses
the function of the tonsils are to
stop germs and fight infection
the job of the ? patches and ? is to ? and ? bacteria from breaching intestinal wall into peritoneal cavity.
to generate ? cells for future exposure to pathogens
peyer’s, appendix, destroy, prevent, memory
func of spleen is to remove ? and ? and produce ?
RBC’s, pathogens, lymphocytes
The lymphatic system primarily functions to collect ? fluid from ? throughout the body, returning it to the ? while also filtering out harmful substances and ?
excess, tissues, bloodstream, pathogens
Bone marrow’s main function is to produce ?, ?, ?
RBC’s, WBC’s’, platelets
?: The primary male reproductive organ, responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
?: A sac that holds the testes, maintaining a slightly cooler temperature necessary for sperm production.
?: A coiled tube on the surface of each testis where sperm mature and become motile before traveling to the vas deferens.
?: A muscular tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
?: Glands that contribute a fluid rich in fructose to the semen, providing energy for sperm movement.
?: Produces a fluid that helps nourish and protect sperm during ejaculation.
?: A tube that carries both urine and semen out of the body.
testes, scrotum, epididymis, ductus deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra
Hormonal regulation:
?: Produced by the testes, this hormone is crucial for male sexual development, muscle mass, and bone density.
?: Stimulates sperm production in the testes.
?: Triggers testosterone production in the testes.
testosterone, FSH, LH
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Located on either side of the uterus, they produce eggs (ova) and secrete hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
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These tubes transport eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, where fertilization by sperm typically occurs.
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A muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy.
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The opening of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
?:
A muscular tube that receives the penis during intercourse and serves as the birth canal.
ovaries, uterine tubes, uterus, cervix, vagina
? phase:
An egg matures within an ovarian follicle, and estrogen levels rise, causing the uterine lining to thicken.
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The mature egg is released from the ovary and travels through the fallopian tube.
? phase:
The ruptured follicle forms the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone to further prepare the uterine lining for potential implantation.
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If fertilization does not occur, the uterine lining is shed as menstrual bleeding.
follicular, ovulation, luteal, menstruation
?: The primary female hormone. this hormone production is dominant in the first half of the menstrual cycle.
?: Production of this hormone dominates in the second half of the menstrual cycle.
?: Responsible for starting follicle (egg) development.
?: Helps in egg maturation and triggers ovulation.
Increased levels of estrogen and progesterone causes ?
estrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH
increased levels of inhibin which inhibits the release of FSH and LH
? ? acquired:
infection; contact with a pathogen (produces Tm)
active, naturally
? ? acquired:
antibodies passed from ? to fetus via placenta; or to infant in her ?
passive, naturally, mother, milk
? ? acquired:
vaccine; dead or attenuated pathogens (produces Tm)
active artificially
? ? acquired:
injection of donated gamma globulin (antibodies)
passive artificially
what substance reduces surface tension in the alveoli, preventing lung collapse?
if u increase this substance you ? surface tension, no collapse
if u decrease this substance you ? surface tension, collapse
surfactant, decrease, increase
Pathway of Lymph
Lymphatic ?
Lymphatic ?
Lymphatic ?
Lymphatic ?
Lymphatic ?
capillaries, vessels, nodes, trunk, ducts
? lymphatic vessels are channels that carry lymph fluid and immune cells into lymph ?, where they are ? and processed.
? vessels carry filtered lymph away from lymph nodes and back to the ?
afferent, nodes, filtered, efferent, bloodstream
fertilization occurs in the
uterine tubes
pathway of urine
renal pyramid, renal papilla, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra
? System: Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
? System: Facilitates gas exchange, delivering oxygen to the blood and expelling carbon dioxide.
? System: Breaks down food into nutrients for absorption and energy production while eliminating waste.
? System: Controls and coordinates body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.
circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous
? System: Produces hormones to regulate growth, metabolism, and homeostasis.
? System: Provides structure, protection, and support for the body, and aids in movement.
? System: Enables body movement, posture, and generates heat through contraction.
? System: Protects the body from infections, diseases, and foreign invaders.
endocrine, skeletal, muscular, immune
? System: Protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, and prevents water loss.
? System: Filters blood to remove waste products and maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.
? System: Enables the production of offspring through the creation of gametes and support of fetal development.
? System: Maintains fluid balance and supports the immune system by filtering and returning lymph to the bloodstream.
integumentary, urinary, reproductive, lymphatic
? stage (conception to around week 2), ? stage (week 3 to week 8), and ? stage (week 9 until birth)
germinal, embryonic, fetal
?: The cervix opens and thins, or effaces, to make room for the baby. This stage is the longest.
?: The baby is born. This stage lasts 30–60 minutes.
?: The placenta is delivered. This stage can take a few minutes to 60 minutes.
dilation, expulsion, placental
The medical term for “labor and delivery” is ?
parturition
sex organs are
testes, ovaries
gametes are
sperm, ova
composition of plasma:
92% water + 8% solutes; solutes being: albumins, globulins, fibrinogen, electrolytes, plasma proteins
what decreases the effect of a hormone on a target cell
antagonistic hormones
? cells mature in the thymus
? cells mature in red bone marrow
T, B
Tc (? T cells) kill infected cells
Th (? T cells) assist other immune cells
Tregs (? T cells) help maintain immune tolerance
Tm (? T cells) provide long-term immunity
cytotoxic, helper, regulatory, memory
? ? Cells
Are non-phagocytic cells
Are non-specific ?
Constantly carry out immune surveillance and bind to target cells (cancer or infected cells) that lack “self-markers” or MHC markers (proteins)
these Cells can kill
1. ? cells
2. ? cells (virus infected cells)
natural killer, lymphocyte, cancer, infected
The body primarily gets rid of heat through ? and ?
sweating, urinating
?-soluble hormones cannot pass through the cell membrane and must bind to ? on the cell surface
water, receptors
?-soluble hormones can easily diffuse through the cell membrane and bind to receptors inside the cell bc we have a ?-?
lipid, pospholipid-bilayer
? = testosterone (males)
Estrogens and ? (females)
Androgens, progesterone
Thyroid hormone acts like a ? hormone because both types of hormones bind to intracellular ? within target cells, which then translocate to the nucleus and interact with ? to regulate gene expression
steroid, receptors, DNA
You only need certain vaccines once in a lifetime because some viruses are relatively stable with low ? rates, meaning the immune system can develop a strong, long-lasting ? against them, allowing for lifelong ? after a single vaccination
maturation, memory, protection
if your liver is removed:
your body would be unable to properly filter ? from the blood, leading to a buildup of harmful substances, causing severe complications like ? (yellowing of skin and eyes), bleeding issues due to lack of ? factors, impaired ? from lack of bile production, and ultimately, ? as the body cannot function without a liver to perform its vital functions (liver is the only organ that ?)
toxins, jaundice, clotting, digestion, death, regenerates
Tc cells (cytotoxic T cells) and NK cells (natural killer cells) are similar in that both are ? cells capable of ? killing infected or abnormal cell. They release ? and granzymes to induce ? in their target cells.
immune, directly, perforin, apoptosis
Some vaccines must be administered multiple times to ensure adequate and long-lasting ? because the initial doses may not provoke a strong enough immune response. Booster shots help reinforce immune ?, ensuring that the body can quickly and effectively respond to the ? in the future.
immunity, memory, pathogen
? is a clear to slightly yellowish fluid composed primarily of water, proteins, salts, lipids, white blood cells, and waste products.
it transports ?, ?, electrolytes, ?, fat, debris, damaged/cancer cells
lymph, water, proteins, WBC’s
renal corpuscle consists of:
-glomerulus: cluster of tiny BV’s that filters ? & forms ?
-glomerular capsule: surrounds the ?, collects the ?, allows small molecules to pass through while filtering out larger particles
blood, urine, glomerulus, filtrate
? form a filtration barrier
? capillaries allow for the ? of nutrients, while simultaneously secreting ? products, contributing to the formation of ?
podocytes, peritubular, reabsorption, waste, urine
the renal tubule (including the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and distal convoluted tubule) processes the ?, reabsorbs needed substances and secretes ? products, ultimately leading to ? formation
filtrate, waste, urine
the filtrate travels to the ? ? for further processing into urine and excretion.
collecting duct
Glomerular filtrate is made up of ?, ?, ? acid, ?, amino acids, vitamins, fatty acids, inorganic salts, and smaller proteins
water, urea, uric, glucose
filtrate is the fluid that ?
has been filtered from the blood in glomerulus
what shouldnt be in urine
blood, glucose, proteins
In the proximal convoluted tubule, ?, ?, ?, amino acids, chloride, and bicarbonate ions are reabsorbed into the bloodstream.
water, sodium, glucose
? and ? ions are crucial electrolytes in the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) of the kidney
potassium, hydrogen
the DCT has more fine-tuned control over reabsorption of ?, ?, ?, and can also actively secrete substances like ? ions, to regulate pH levels
sodium, chloride, potassium, hydrogen
the nephron loop primarily focuses on reabsorbing large quantities of ? and ? ions, creating a ? gradient
sodium, chloride, concentration
descending limb reabsorbs ? and ?
sodium, chloride
the collecting duct reabsorbs ?, ?, potassium, and ?.
water, sodium, urea
?:
Most abundant white blood cell, first responders to infection, engulf and destroy bacteria and fungi, die fighting pathogens.
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? cells: Produce antibodies that specifically target pathogens.
? cells: Directly attack infected cells and regulate immune response, including “helper” T cells and “cytotoxic” T cells.
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Develop into macrophages which engulf large particles, dead cells, and pathogens. macrophages are the chief phagocytic cells bc they live for long periods of time and is the most robust.
?:
Primarily fight parasitic infections and can also contribute to allergic reactions.
?:
Release histamine, a chemical that triggers inflammation during allergic responses.
neutrophils, lymphocytes, B, T, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils
? cells act as messengers between the innate and adaptive immune systems, detecting ? and activating ? cells to orchestrate a targeted immune response.
dendritic, pathogens, T
When blood clots with ?, they aggregate at the site of a blood vessel injury, adhere to the damaged area, and release ? signals that activate other platelets and coagulation factors, forming a ? (fibrous protein) mesh that stabilizes the clot and prevents further bleeding.
?: The injured blood vessel narrows to reduce blood loss.
? ?: Platelets are released from the spleen and stick to the damaged vessel wall to form a temporary plug.
? ?: Platelets release molecules that activate clotting factors, including fibrinogen, which is converted into fibrin. Fibrin forms a mesh that traps red blood cells and stabilizes the platelet plug.
? ?: Platelets contract to pull the damaged vessel walls closer together.
platelets, chemical, fibrin
vasoconstriction, platelet plug, fibrin clot, clot retraction
a ? is a blood clot the forms inside one of your veins or arteries
thrombus
?: A piece of a thrombus that breaks free and travels through the bloodstream until it reaches a vessel that’s too small for it to pass through
embolus