Review Test 2

Question 1

What are the functions of prostaglandins?

Answer 1

They control processes such as inflammation, blood flow, the formation of blood clots and the induction of labour.

Question 2

Most hormonal regulatory systems work via ________ feedback.

Answer 2

Negative

Question 3

The pituitary gland is divided into an anterior _______________ and a posterior ______________.

Answer 3

Lobes

Question 4

Human Growth Hormone (hGH)

Answer 4

HGH, produced by the pituitary gland, spurs growth in children and adolescents. It also helps to regulate body composition, body fluids, muscle and bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function.

Question 5

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

Answer 5

Thyroid-stimulating hormone is a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine, and then triiodothyronine which stimulates the metabolism of almost every tissue in the body.

Question 6

Prolactin (PRL)

Answer 6

Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. that stimulates breast development and milk production in women

Question 7

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 7

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is an important part of men and women’s reproductive systems. T

Question 8

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 8

hormone associated with reproduction and the stimulation of the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation) in women and testosterone production in men

Question 9

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

Answer 9

the primary stimulator of adrenal cortisol production

Question 10

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

Answer 10

MSH is an anti-inflammatory, regulatory hormone made in the hypothalamus. It controls production of hormones, modulates the immune system and controls nerve function, too.

Question 11

gonadotropic hormones?

Answer 11

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.

Question 12

Oxytocin

Answer 12

Oxytocin is connected to such life-affirming activities as maternal behavior, lactation, selective social bonding and …

Question 13

Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

Answer 13

a hormone that helps your kidneys manage the amount of water in your body.

Question 14

calcitonin

Answer 14

Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that reduces the concentration of blood calcium level when it has risen to an above normal level

Question 15

parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Answer 15

which regulates calcium in all areas of the body.

Question 16

parathyroid glands?

Answer 16

control the calcium in our bodies–

Question 17

adrenal glands?

Answer 17

produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and the steroids aldosterone and cortisol.

Question 18

Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone)

Answer 18

influence salt and water balances

From adrenal cortex

Question 19

Glucocorticoids (cortisol)

Answer 19

steroids that reduce inflammation throughout the body.

From adrenal cortex

Question 20

Androgens

Answer 20

stimulates or controls the development and maintenance of male characteristic
From adrenal cortex

Question 21

renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)

Answer 21

one of the most complex and important systems in controlling the blood pressure in your body.

Question 22

adrenal medulla

Answer 22

epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine.

Question 23

pancreatic islets

Answer 23

Clusters of cells that produce insulin

Question 24

glucagon

Answer 24

Treats low blood sugar

Question 25

Insulin

Answer 25

Treats high blood pressure

Question 26

Melatonin

Answer 26

hormone made by the pineal gland , a small gland in the brain. Melatonin helps control your sleep and wake cycles.

Question 27

thymosin

Answer 27

Made in thymus | stimulates the development of disease-fighting T cells.

Question 28

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 28

predictable stages the body uses to respond to stressors, The first stage is the alarm stage, which provides a burst of energy. In the second stage, known as the resistance stage, the body attempts to resist or adapt to the stressor

Question 29

Plasma

Answer 29

Liquid portion of blood

Question 30

Hemocrit

Answer 30

the ratio of the volume of red blood cells to the total volume of blood.

Question 31

megakaryocytes

Answer 31

Phone Merisel responsible for the formation of thrombocytes

Question 32

Right-sided heart failure

Answer 32

Fluid may back up into your abdomen, legs and feet, causing swelling

Question 33

Left-sided heart failure

Answer 33

Fluid may back up in your lungs, causing shortness of breath

Question 34

Heart attack symptoms

Answer 34

- Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including the arms, left shoulder, back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Sweating or “cold sweat” Fullness, indigestion, or choking feeling (may feel like heartburn)

Question 35

Symptoms of stroke

Answer 35

trouble walking, speaking, and understanding, as well as paralysis or numbness of the face, arm, or leg.

Question 36

Major veins that attach to heart

Answer 36

Vena cava 4 pulmonary veins Coronary sinus(on back of heart)

Question 37

Coronary blood vessels

Answer 37

Supply and drain myocardium

Question 38

ECG

Answer 38

P wave QRS wave T wave

Question 39

Cardiac cycle

Answer 39

Diastole(relaxation) | Systole(contraction phase)

Question 40

Blood volume flow

Answer 40

Occurs in 1 min

Question 41

Average pulse rate

Answer 41

60-100

Question 42

Stroke volume | Heart rate

Answer 42

Determine cardiac output

Question 43

3 layers of blood vessels

Answer 43

``` Tunica interna(innermost) Tunica media Tunica externa ```

Question 44

Varicose veins

Answer 44

Incompetent valve

Question 45

Hypertension

Answer 45

Blood pressure greater than 140/90

Question 46

Hypotension

Answer 46

Blood pressure less than 110/70

Question 47

Carotids

Answer 47

Arteries in neck

Question 48

Circle of willis

Answer 48

Supply base of brain | Artery

Question 49

Portal artery | Hepatic Artery

Answer 49

Carry blood to liver

Question 50

Jugular

Answer 50

Main vein | Drains brain

Question 51

Brachial artery

Answer 51

Blood pressure artery

Question 52

Renal artery

Answer 52

Supplies kidneys

Question 53

Saphenous

Answer 53

Longest vein in body | Located in leg

Question 54

Radial artery

Answer 54

Pulse in wrist

Question 55

Coronary artery

Answer 55

Supply myocardium