Written Final Flashcards
- Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Stimulates normal development and secretory activity of the thyroid gland
- List six hormones made by the anterior pituitary gland
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Luteinizing hormone (LH) Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) Growth hormone (GH) Prolactin (PRL)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Sperm and egg production
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Triggers ovulation and production of testosterone
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
Stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones to help the body to resist stressors
- Growth hormone (GH)
Major targets of growth are bones and skeletal muscles
- Prolactin (PRL)
Stimulates milk production
- List and describe the function of the three major parts of a neuron
Cell body, axon, dendrites
- Cell body
Responsible for the production of proteins for axon and neuron
- Axon
Conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron’s cell body; transmit information to different neurons, muscles and glands
- Dendrites
Compose most of the receptive area of the neuron. Responsible for relaying information from the sense organs as well as carrying impulses to the different muscles in the body
- Describe the pathway of red blood cells from the inferior vena cava to the left axillary artery
Right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, pulmonary artery, lungs, pulmonary vein, left atrium, bicuspid(Mitral) valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, aorta, capillaries of the body, superior vena cava and inferior vena cava, right atrium
- Describe the relationship between CO poisoning and hemoglobin; also state causes, symptoms, and treatment for CO poisoning
Relationship: hemoglobin prefers CO to O2
- Describe the relationship between CO poisoning and hemoglobin; also state causes, symptoms, and treatment for CO poisoning
Causes: house fires, small generators in-house boats and motorhomes, work on old cars and garages, any small combustion engines
- Describe the relationship between CO poisoning and hemoglobin; also state causes, symptoms, and treatment for CO poisoning
Symptoms: confused, unconscious, skin bright red, die if not remedied
- Describe the relationship between CO poisoning and hemoglobin; also state causes, symptoms, and treatment for CO poisoning
Treatment: introduce patient to high oxygen environment
5 & 8. Describe how blood sugar levels are controlled in the body. Be sure to include the hormones effects and where they are made
Insulin which is produced by the pancreas and released in response to high blood glucose this lowers blood sugar.
Glucagon is produced by the pancreas and signals the liver to release the glucose into the bloodstream. This raises blood sugar.
- Identify the anatomical and functional divisions of the nervous system. Include the subdivisions of each.
Central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system which includes sensory (afferent) and motor (efferent). Motor (efferent) breaks down into the somatic (voluntary) and autonomic (involuntary). Autonomic (involuntary) breaks down into sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (housekeeping).
- Name and describe three of the six major processes involved in gastrointestinal activity. Include a location for each process
Ingestion, propulsion, mechanical digestion, chemical digestion, absorption, defecation
- Name and describe three of the six major processes involved in gastrointestinal activity. Include a location for each process
Defecation is the elimination of indigestible substances from the G.I. tract in the form of feces. It’s location is the anus.
Absorption is and products of digestion are absorbed into the blood or lymph This happens in the small intestine.
Mechanical digestion prepares food for further degradation by enzymes. And example of this is saliva in the mouth
Ingestion is taking in food which is eating
Structures and function of the urinary system
Kidney: filters blood to produce urine
Ureter: moves blood from kidney to bladder through peristalsis
Bladder: stores urine
Urethra: takes urine and moves it out of the body
Body sugars one
pancreas secretes insulin. Insulin travels to liver and liver converts glucose to glycogen taking it out of the blood stream and lowering blood sugar. Pancreas also secretes glucagon which is a hormone that goes to the liver and causes the liver to convert stored glycogen back to glucose raising blood sugar levels
