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Review Guide (Endocrine system, blood) Flashcards

1
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Gland that is part of the brain connected by infundibulum

A

Pituitary gland

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2
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Gland in the throat

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Thyroid gland

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3
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4 bumps on back of thyroid gland

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Parathyroid gland

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4
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Gland above the kidneys

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Adrenal gland

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5
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Organ under the stomach

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Pancreas

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6
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Where is the thymus located?

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above the heart

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7
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Describe the Gonads

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In reproductive system

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8
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Function of the pituitary gland

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stimulate growth and secrete hormones such as ADH

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9
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Function of the thyroid gland

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increase metabolism and lower plasma calcium levels

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10
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Function of the parathyroid gland

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increase calcium plasma levels

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11
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Function of the adrenal gland

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Cortex- regulate metabolism, and

Medulla- enhance “fight or flight response

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12
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Function of the pancreas

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control blood glucose

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13
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Function of thymus

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maturation of T lymphocytes

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14
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Function of gonads

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maintain reproductive organs

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15
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The endocrine system is the control system connected to the nervous system by the

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hypothalamus

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16
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What are the functions of blood?

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Transporation and protection

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17
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Function of Albumins

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Plasma that give osmotic grad.

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18
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Function of Globulins

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Plasma-
Alpha-transport
Beta-transport
Gamma-produce antibodies

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19
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Function of Fibrinogen

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Plasma-

Blood clot

20
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Name the five type of leukocytes

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  1. Neutrophils
  2. Eosinophils
  3. Basophils
  4. Lymphocytes
  5. Monocytes
21
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Name the granulocyte leukocytes

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Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils

22
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Name the agranulocyte leukocytes

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Lymphocytes, monocytes

23
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Function of Neutrophils

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carry on phagocytosis, 1st on site

24
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Function of Eosinophils

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Invade parasites and for allergic reactions

25
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Function of Basophils

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Make histamine and heparin

26
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Function of Lymphocytes

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become T and B-cells

27
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Function of Monocytes

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Carry on phagocytosis (macrophages)- diapedesis

28
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What is hemopoiesis?

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Blood production

29
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`Describe the path of the pulmonary circuit.

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Right side pumps to lungs and back to heart (deoxygenated blood)

30
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Describe the path of the systematic circuit.

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Left side pumps with reoxygenated blood going to the body

31
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What part of the heart contains the thickest myocardium?

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Left Ventricle

32
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Name the 5 auto rhythmic tissues found in the heart

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  1. Sinoatrial (SA) node
  2. Atrioventricular (AV) node
  3. Atrioventricular bundle
  4. Bundle branches
  5. Purkinje fibers
33
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Location and rapid of fire of the SA node

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at top of right atrium, 70-80 x/min.

34
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Location and rapid of fire of the AV node

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at center corner of right atrium, inferior interatrial septum of the right atrium, 40-60 x/min

35
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Location and rapid of fire of the Atrioventricular bundle (Bundle of His)

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top of the interventricular septum, 15-40 x/min

36
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Location and rapid of fire of the bundle branches

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on either side of interventricular, 15-40 x/min

37
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Location and rapid of fire of the purkinje fibers

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branch out in right and left ventricles, 15-40 x/min

38
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What valve is found between the right atrium and right ventricle?

A

Tricuspid Valve

39
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Name the stretchy strings which anchor the bicuspid and tricuspid valves.

A

Chordae Tendineae

40
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Define Fibrin

A

The formation of a blood clot

41
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Name the depression found in the interatrial wall of the right atrium

A

Fossa Ovalis

42
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What is the purpose of the semilunar valves?

A

Prevent backflow of blood into ventricles

43
Q

What is the vasa vasorum?

A

The circulatory system within blood vessel walls

44
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What is the lumen?

A

The empty space in the blood vessel for blood flow

45
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What is aneurysm and what could it lead to?

A

Weakening in the vessel wall-could rupture

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