*science Flashcards
most common WBC
kills bacteria and fungi
neutrophils
granulocyte that are present with chronic inflammation, iron deficiency, and polycythemia
basophils
granulocyte that are present during allergic rxns, parasitic infections
eosinophils
agranulocyte to respond to viral infections
lymphocytes
(NK, T, B cells)
1st immunoglobulin to respond, first type made by newborn
IgM
2nd immunoglobulin to appear, predominant type, crosses placenta
IgG
immunoglobulin for local infections in mucosal tissues (colostrum)
IgA
immunoglobulin specific to allergies, parasites
IgE
immunoglobulin to help signal B cells, least common
IgD
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
smell
sensory
Cranial Nerve II
Optic
vision
sensory
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor
Motor
dilates/constricts eye
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
Motor
lateral/downward eye movement
DOUBLE VISION (2x2=4)
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
Both
main sensory nerve of face and mouth
motor: chewing
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
Motor
lateral eye movement
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
Both
facial expression, Bell’s Palsy
anterior 2/3 of tongue, sour/sweet/salty taste
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear
sensory
hearing and equilibrium
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal
Both
swallowing
posterior 1/3 of tongue – bitter taste
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus Nerve
both
gag reflex
longest, only to come out of skull, connected to parasympathetic nervous system
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
Motor
posture, shoulders
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
Motor
tongue movement
GH
anterior pituitary
TSH thyroid stimulating hormone
anterior pituitary
releases thyroxin
for metabolism
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone
anterior pituitary
signals adrenal cortex to secrete steroid hormones
PRL
prolactin
anterior pituitary
milk production
LH
anterior pituitary
ovulation
androgens
FSH
follicule stimulating hormone
anterior pituitary
sperm and egg growth
oxytocin OT
posterior pituitary
birth
bonding
milk
ADH
anti diuretic hormone (vasopressin)
posterior pituitary
boosts reabsorption of water
melatonin
pineal gland
calcitonin
thyroid
lowers blood Ca by reducing osteoclasts
PTH
parathyroid hormone
parathyroid gland
signals osteoclasts to release Ca, increasing blood Ca
Glucagon
pancreas alpha cella
increases blood sugar
Insulin
pancreas beta cells
lowers blood sugar
Somatostatin
pancreas delta cells
inhibits GI hormones/insulin/glucagon
Glucocorticoids - cortisol
SUGAR
adrenal cortex
mobilizes fats, proteins, carbs
Mineralcorticoids - aldosterone
SALT
adrenal cortex
sodium/water balance, BP regulation
Sex hormones - DHEA, androgens
SEX characteristics
adrenal cortex
epinephrine/norepinephrine
adrenal medulla
fight, flight, fright
Renin, erthryopoietin, calcitrol
kidney
renin-signals kd to secrete aldosterone
eryth.- stimulates RBC production
calcitrol - calcium absorption