UnionTestPrep Flashcards

1
Q

Neurotransmitters released from the axon terminal are packaged into what?

A

Synaptic vesicles

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2
Q

The structure that moves nerve impulses away from the cell body is called? (Both names)

A

Axon or nerve fibers

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3
Q

Where does the final stage of sperm maturation take place

A

Epididymis

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4
Q

Hormone that stimulates uterine contraction

A

Oxytocin

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5
Q

Where is Oxytocin released from

A

Posterior Pituitary

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6
Q

The volume of air in a normal breath is called

How much air is this

A

Tidal volume

500 ml

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7
Q

The primary stimulus for breathing is…

A

Carbon dioxide in the (blood)

* not sure about this awnser

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8
Q

Tube connecting kidney to the bladder

A

Ureter

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9
Q

Functional unit of the kidney

A

Nephron

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10
Q

The Nephron , functional unit of the kidneys, is responsible for regulating Electrolytes, blood pressure, blood volume, and ….

A

Blood PH

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11
Q

Where is erythopoietein released from

A

The kidney

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12
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Erythropoitein released from the kidneys has this function

A

Helps make red blood cells (erythrocytes)

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13
Q

Where is fat specifically found in the skeletal system

A

Yellow bone marrow in the

Medullary Cavity located in the

Diaphysis (Shaft part of long bone)

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14
Q

Name of bones in lower arm

A

Radius & Ulna

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15
Q

Average blood volume in an adult male is approximately

A

5 - 6 liters

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16
Q

A person with type B blood has “B” antigens on their RBC and have this type of antibodies _____ located where?

A

A

The A antibodies are located in the Plasma

17
Q

The pituitary gland is located off this structure _____ in the lower base of the brain

A

Hypothalamus

18
Q

3 types of neurons and their function

A

Sensory (Affrent): transmit signals to and from sensory organs

Motor(Efferent): Transmits signals to and from skeletal and muscular system

Interneurons: Transmit signals to and from other neurons

19
Q

Insulin produced in beta cells in …..

A

Pancreatic Islets

20
Q

2 types of Agranulocytes

A

Lymphocytes & Monocytes ( the largest WBC)

21
Q

Most sensory neurons are which shape

A

Pseudounipolar

22
Q

Motor neurons come from where and go where?

What shape are they?

A

Spine to muscles and organs

Mulit-polar

23
Q

These neurons connect the motor and sensory neurons.

Which shape are they

A

Interneurons

Multi-polar

24
Q

___________ is a glycoprotein hormone, naturally produced by the peritubular cells of the kidney, that stimulates red blood cell production

A

Erythropoietin

25
Q

Lymphocytes 2 types

Are they Granulocytes or Agranulocytes

A

T cells
B cells

Agranulocytes

26
Q

Lymphocytes come in 2 varieties

A

T cells- Attack

B Cells- Produce Antibodies

27
Q

3 types of Granulocytes

A

Neutrophils, Eosnophils, Basophils

28
Q

Which Granulocyte is the 1st Responder who phagotizes harmful invaders

A

Neutrophil

29
Q

This Granulocyte is concerned with Moderate Allergic reactions and Parasitic Worms

A

Eosnophils

30
Q

These Granulocytes migrate to damaged tissue

Produce histamines to promote inflammation

Produce heprin to prevent clotting

A

Basophils