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Hormones
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Chemical messengers that are produced by endocrine glands and delivered by the bloodstream to target cells or organs
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Pituitary gland (hypophysis)
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1. Adenohypophysis (anterior pituitary)
- Pars distalis - Pars intermedia - Pars tuberalis 2. Neurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) - Median eminence - Infundibulum - Pars nervosa (Vasopressin "ADH" and oxytocin) |
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Futher subdivision of Pars distalis
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1. Chromophils
- Acidophils (Somatotrophs and mammotrophs) - Basophils (Cortico-, thyro- and gonadotrophs) 2. Chromophobes |
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Thyroid gland
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Composed of:
1. Follicular cells (principal cells): Secretes Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine 2. Parafollicular: Secrete calcitonin |
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Parathyroid glands
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Composed of
- Cheif cells: Synthesize parathyroid hormone (PTH) - Oxyphils cells: Inactive phase of cheif cells |
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Suprarenal (adrenal) glands
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Secrete steroids and catecholamines
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Suprarenal cortex
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Composed of:
- Zona glomerulosa - Zona fasciculata - Zona reticularis |
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Suprarenal medulla
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Chromaffin cells: Epinephrine and norepinephrine
Sympathetic ganglion cells |
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Pineal gland
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- Pinealocytes: Melanin
- Interstitial cells |
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Skin
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Largest organ of the body and contains of epidermis and the underlying dermis
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Epidermis
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Composed of stratified squamous keratinized epithelium:
- Keratinocytes - Langerhans cells - Melanocytes - Merkel cell |
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Keratinocytes is arranged in 5 layers
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1. Startum basale
2. Stratum spinosum 3. Startum granulosum 4. Stratum lucidum 5. Stratum corneum |
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Langerhans cells
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Antigen-presenting cells located among the the cells of the startum spinosum
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Merkel cells
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Mechanoreceptors located in the stratum basale
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Melanocytes
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Produce melanin (brown coloration to skin) and is located in the stratum basale
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Dermis
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- Papillary layer (Meissner corpuscles=mechanoreceptor)
- Reticular layer (Pacinian and ruffini corpuscles) |
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Rete apparatus
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Interphase between epdermis and dermis
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Eccrine sweat glands
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- Merocrine secretion
- Dark and clear cells |
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Apocrine sweat glands
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Found in the axilla, areola and anal region
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Sebaceous glands
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Secrete oily substance known as sebum, which maintains the suppleness of the skin
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Hair follicles
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Develop from the epidermis and invade the dermis and hypodermis
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Layer of hair follicle
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1. Hair:
- Medulla - Cortex - Cuticle 2. Internal root sheath: - Cuticle - Huxley's layer - Henle's layer 3. External root sheath 4. Glassy membrane |
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Arrector pili muscles
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Smooth muscle cells that extend from midshaft of the hair follicle to the papillary layer of the dermis
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Nails
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Keratinized epithelial cells arranged in plates of hard keratin
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Conducting portion of the respiratory system
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Conveys air to and from the respiratory portion of the respiratory system
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Olfactory region of the nasal cavity
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Comprise the olfactory epithelium and the underlying lamina propria that houses Bowman's gland and a rich vascular plexus
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Larynx
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Responsible for phonation and for preventing the entry of food and fluids into the respiratory system
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Trachea
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Three layers:
- Mucosa - Submucosa - Adventitia |
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Respiratory epithelium
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Pseudostratified ciliated columnar epithelium composed of six cell types:
- Goblet cells - Ciliated columnar cells - Basal cells --> Constitute 90% of the cells |
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Bronchial tree
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- Primary (extrapulmonary) bronchi
- Secondary (intrapulmonary) bronchi - Bronchioles: Contains "Clara cells" protection - Terminal bronchioles |
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Respiratory portion of the respiratory system
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- Respiratory bronchioles
- Alveolar ducts - Atrium - Alveolar sac - Alveoli: type I and larger II pneumocytes |
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Oral mucosa
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- Lining mucosa
- Masticatory mucosa - Specialized mucosa |
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Regions of lips
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- Skin aspect
- Vermillion zone - Mucous (internal) aspect |
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Teeth
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- Crown
- Cervix - Root |
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Enamel
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Overlies the dentin of the crown --> hardest substance in the body
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Dentin
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Bulk of the tooth
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Cementum
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Overlies the dentin of the roots
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Pulp
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Loose connective tissue, that is richly vascukarized and innervated, surrounded by dentin and communicates with the periodontal ligament via the apical foramen
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Odontogenesis
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Begins with the appearance of the dental lamina
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Stages of odontogenesis
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1. Bud stage
2. Cap stage 3. Bell stage |
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Peridontal ligament
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Dense, irregular collagenous connective tissue that suspend the tooth in its alveolus
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Alveolus
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Bony socket in which the tooth is suspended by fibers of the periodontal ligament
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Regions of tongue
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- Anterior 2/3
- Posterior 1/3 - Roots |
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Lingual papillae
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- Filiform
- Fungiform - Foliate - Circumvallate |
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Layers of alimentary canal
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- Mucosa
- Submucosa - Muscularis externa - Serosa (or adventitia) |
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Esophageal mucosa
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- Startified squamous epithelium
- Lamina propria (fibroelastic) - Muscularis mucosae (smooth muscle layer) |
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Esophageal submucosa
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Houses mucous glands
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Esophageal Muscularis externa and adventitia
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Composed of both skeletal and smooth muscle cells
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Fundic gland
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- Mucous neck cells
- Parietal (oxyntic) cells: HCL - Cheif (Zymogenic) cells: Pepsinogen - DNES cells: Gastric |
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Luminal surface of small intestine
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- Plicae circulares
- Villi - Microvilli - Crypts of Lieberkun |
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Goblet cells
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Manufacture importent component in mucus
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M cells (microfolded cells)
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Phagocytose and transport antigens from the lumen to the lamina propria
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Large intestine
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- Cecum (small outpouching called appendix)
- Colon - Rectum - Anus |
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Appendix
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Richer supply of lymphoid elements and contains many more DNES cells in the cryps of Lieberkuhn
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Salivary gland
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- Parotid
- Sublingual - Submandibular |
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Secretory portions
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- Serous cells
- Mucous cells - Myoepithelial cells (basket cells) |
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Duct portions
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Highly branched and range from very small intercalated ducts to very large principal (terminal) ducts
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Parotid duct
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Saliva its produces is serous
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Sublingual gland
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Produces mixed saliva
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Submandibular gland
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Major portion i serous, even though its mixed
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Pancreas
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- Exocrine gland: Digestive juices "Acinar cells"
- Endocrine gland: Hormones "islets of Langerhans" |
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Functions of liver
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-Endocrine + exocrine --> same cell "hepatocyte" responsible and also for the bile production
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Three concepts of liver lobule
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- Classical lobule
- Portal lobule - Hepatic acinus |
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Perisinusoidal space of disse
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The narrow space between a plate of hepatocytes and sinusiodal lining cells
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Hepatic ducts
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Composed of:
- Cholangioles - Canals of Hering - Bile ducts |
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Bile manufacture
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Composed of water, bile salts, phospholipids, cholestrol, bile pigments and lgA (immune function)
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Gallbladder
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Four layers:
- Epithelium - Lamina propria - Smooth muscle - Serosa/Adventitia |
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Gallbladder function
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Store bile
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Kidney subdivisions
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- Outer cortex
- Inner medulla |
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Types of Nephrons
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- Cortical nephron
- Juxtamedullary nephron |
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Renal corpuscle
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Composed of:
- Tuft of capillaries - The glomerules - Surrounded by Bowman's capsule |
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Glomerulus
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- Tufts of fenestrated capillaries
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Juxtaglomerular apparatus
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Three compartments:
- Macula densa of distal tubule - Juxtaglomerular cells of the afferent glomerular arteriole - Extraglomerular mesangial cells |
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Collecting tubules
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Composed of a simple cuboidal epithelium, convey and modify the ultrafiltrate from the nephron to the minor calyces of the kidney
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Renal interstitium
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Loose connective tissue housing three types:
- Fibroblasts - Macrophages - Interstitial cells |
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Calyces
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Each minor calyces accepts urine from the renal papilla of the renal pyramid; as many as four minor calyces may deliver their urine to a major calyces
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Ovaries
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- Ovarian cortex: Connective tissue stroma that houses ovarian follicles in various stages of development
- Ovarian medulla: Richly vascularized fibroelastic connective tissue (contains connective tissue cells, interstitial cells and hilar cells |
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Ovarian follicles
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-Primordal
- Primary - Secondary - Graafian |
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Ovulation
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Releasing the secondary oocyte from the graafian follicle is known as ovulation
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Corpus luteum
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- Formed from remnants of the graafian follicle.
- Temporary an endocrine gland that manufactures and release hormones that support the uterine endometrium |
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Oviducts (Fallopian tubes)
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Conduit for spermatozoa to reach the primary oocyte to convey the fertilized egg to the uterus
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Uterus
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Muscular organ:
- Fundus - Body --> Both contains endo-, myometrium and serosa/adventitia - Cervix |
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Vagina
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- Mucosa
- Muscularis - Adventitia |
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External genitalia of "FRS"
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- Labia majora
- Labia minora - Vestibule - Clitoris |
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Mammary glands
--> compounds + stages |
- Compound tubuloalveolar glands
- Resting and lactating |
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Mammary gland secretion
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- Prolactin --> production of milk
- Oxytocin --> Milk ejection reflex |
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Testes
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Located in the scrotum, are paired organs that produce spermatozoa and testosterone
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Sertoli cell
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Blood- testis barrier, androgen binding protein, nourish etc.
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Leydig cells
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Located in the vascula vasculosa and secrete testosterone
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Genital ducts
(from seminiferous tubules --> ejaculation) |
- Tubuli recti
- Rete testis - Ductuli efferentes - Epididymis - Ductus deferens - Ejaculatory duct - Prostatic urethra |
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Accessory genital glands
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- Seminal vesicle (Vicous fluid)
- Prostate gland (Give sperm motility) - Bulbourethral glands (Lubricating lumen of urethra) |
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Specialized peripheral receptors
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- Mechanoreceptors
- Thermoreceptors - Nociceptors |
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Eye
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Three tunics:
- Fibrous (Sclera + cornea) - Vascular (Choroid, ciliary body and iris) - Neural (Retina) |
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Retina
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1. Pigmented epithelium
2. Layers of rods and cones 3. External limiting membrane 4. Outer nuclear layer 5. Outer plexiform layer 6. Inner nuclear layer 7. Inner plexiform layer 8. Ganglion cell layer 9. Optic nerve fiber layer 10. Inner limiting membrane |
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Ear
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- Outer (external audtiory meatus + tympanic membrane)
- Middle (malleus, incus and stapes) - Inner (Bony + membranous labyrinth) |
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Auditory sense
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Cochlea (housing cochlear duct with organ of corti)
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Vestibular apparatus
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- Vestibule (Utricle and saccule --> linear movement)
- Semicircular canals (Semicircular ducts expanded portion "Ampullae" --> Rotational and angular movement |