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1
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Universal Donor

A

Type O-

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Universal Recipient

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Type AB+

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Surface Area of a Cylinder

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A=2(pi)(r)(h) + 2(pi)(r)^2

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4
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Prion

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misfolded proteins with the ability to transmit their misfolded shape onto normal variants of the same protein

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5
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Interferon

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a group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of several viruses

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6
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Diapedesis

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passage of blood cells through the intact walls of the capillaries (caused by inflammation)

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Islet Alpha Cells

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pancreatic islet (endocrine) cells that secrete glucagon

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Islet Beta Cells

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pancreatic islet (endocrine) cells that secrete insulin

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Acinar Cells

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pancreatic exocrine cells that make/transport digestive enzymes

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10
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Islets of Langerhans

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contain alpha, beta, and delta cells of pancreas

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Delta Cells

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secrete somatostatin

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Somatostatin

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Growth Hormone Inhibiting Hormone (GHIH)

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Luteinizing Hormone

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made by gonadotropic cells of the anterior pituitary gland, can trigger ovulation

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14
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Anterior Pituitary Gland secretes:

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PRL, GH, ACTH, LH, FSH, TSH

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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triggers production and release of cortisol from adrenal glands

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16
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Posterior Pituitary Gland secretes:

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oxytocin and ADH

17
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How many organ systems does the human body have?

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11

18
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Which type of muscle filament is considered disorderly?

A

smooth muscle filaments

19
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Hypophyseal Portal System (Venous Blood Portal System)

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connects hypothalamus and anterior pituitary

20
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Gallbladder

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stores bile produced by the liver

21
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Myocardium

A

heart layer with striated muscle fibers for contraction

22
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Structures found underneath each rib in descending order:

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vein, artery, nerve

23
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Which has the lowest blood pressure: artery, arteriole, venule, or vein?

A

vein

24
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Which heart chamber is most muscular?

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left ventricle

25
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Which type of immunity is acquired from a vaccine?

A

active artificial immunity

26
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Bartholin’s Glands

A

provide lubrication for the vagina

27
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Which gland releases hormones that trigger puberty?

A

Hypothalamus; it releases GnRH

28
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GnRH

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triggers releases of FSH and LH from anterior pituitary

29
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FSH and LH in Males

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stimulate Sertoli cells in the testes to facilitate sperm production and interstitial cells of Leydig to release testosterone

30
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FSH and LH in Females

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cause estrogen and progesterone to be produced

31
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Chorion

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in mammals, helps form the placenta

32
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Eosinophil

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either means parasitic infection, allergic reaction, or cancer

33
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T Lymphocytes

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directly kill infected host cells, cell-mediated immunity

34
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B Lymphocytes

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humoral immunity, secrete antibodies

35
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How many bones in adult skeleton?

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206 bones

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