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A&P 2 LECTURE > LECTURE CH 16 & 17 > Flashcards

LECTURE CH 16 & 17 Flashcards

1
Q

Where is FSH produced

A

Pituitary Gland

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2
Q

Where is LH produced

A

Pituitary Gland

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3
Q

Function of LH in females

A

induces ovulation
prepares the body for pregnancy

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4
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Function of LH in males

A

production of testosterone

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5
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Function of FSH in females

A

matures egg
menstration

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6
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Function of FSH in males

A

maturation of developing sperm

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7
Q

Compare and contrast Endocrine System & CNS

A

Endocrine releases hormones to the blood
CNS communicates via neurons and release neuron transmitters

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8
Q

Where is the the Hypothalamus located

A

Below the Thalamus

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9
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Function of the Hypothalamus

A

produces oxytocin and prolactin
these hormones control body temp, heart rate and hunger

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10
Q

How to hormones interact with cells

A

Through the blood stream.
They bind specific receptors

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11
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Where is ACTH produced

A

Anterior pituitary

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12
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What organ does ACTH interact with

A

Adrenal gland (on top of kidney)

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13
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What is the function of ACTH

A

to control the production of another hormone called cortisol

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14
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Where is ADH produced

A

in the posterior pituitary

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15
Q

What part of the kidney does ADH interact with

A

2 parts.
- distal convoluted tubule
- collection duct

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16
Q

What inhibits ADH release

A

Alcohol

17
Q

Normal blood PH

A

7.35 - 7.45

18
Q

Acidic blood PH

A

below 7.35

19
Q

Alkalotic blood PH

A

above 7.45

20
Q

Which cell in the pancreas produces insulin and glucagon

A

islets

21
Q

What is cushings syndrome

A

Adipose tissue accumulates in cheeks and at the base of the neck

22
Q

What causes Cushings syndrome

A

hypersecretion of glucocorticoids

23
Q

What are the various functions of blood

A
  • Transport dissolved gases, nutrients, hormones & metabolic waste.
  • Regulation of PH
  • Defend against toxins and pathogens
  • Stabilize body temp
  • Restrict fluids losses at injury site
24
Q

Location of the thymus

A

between the lungs and behind the breastbone or sternum

25
Q

Function of the thymus

A

Production of maturation of immune cells

26
Q

Where is melatonin produced

A

Pineal gland

27
Q

What is the function of melatonin

A

sleep onset

28
Q

Location of adrenal gland

A

one on top of each kidney

29
Q

What hormones does the adrenal gland produce

A

Cortisol, Aldosterone, Adrenaline

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