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Glossary Flashcards

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Acini cell

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Cells that perform exocrine functions secreting digestive enzymes

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Alpha cells

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Cells that perform endocrine functions secreting glucagon

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Amylase

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Enzyme that digest carbohydrates

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Beta cells

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Functions secreting insulin

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Delta cells

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Function secreting somatostatin

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Endocrine

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Secreting into blood or tissue

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Glucagon

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Hormone secreted by the alpha cells that functions to increase activity of phosphorylase

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Insulin

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Hormone secreted by beta cells that functions to increase the uptake of Glucose and amino acids by most body cells

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Islets of langerhans

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Endocrine of portion of the pancreas made up of alpha cells beta cells which is a source of insulin and glucagon ; also known as pancreatic islet

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10
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Lipase

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Fat-digesting enzyme

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Phlegmon

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Diffuse inflammatory reaction to infection spreading along fasical pathways producing Edema and swelling

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Pseudocyst

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An abnormal or dilated cavity resembling a true cyst

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Somatosatin

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Hormone secreted by delta cells that functions to regulate insulin and glucagon production

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Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell; contains hemoglobin and reliable for transporting oxygen

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Erythropoiesis

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Process of red blood cell production ;occurs in fetal spleen

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Hematocrit

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Laboratory value of percentage of blood volume made up of red blood cells

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Infarct

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Tissue death caused by n interruption of blood supply

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Leukocyte

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White blood cell; main function is protect against and fight infection in the body

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Leukocytosis

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Elevated white blood cell count usally owing to infection

20
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Leukopenia

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Decreased white blood cell count; can be result of many factors including viral infection and leukemia

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