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Define homeostasis
Process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
Hydrolysis
Water is used to split a substance into smaller pieces
Diffusion
Movement of an area from a high concentration to low concentration in solution
Buffer
Mixture of an acid and a base that reduces any changes in pH
Extracellular Matrix
Nonliving chemicals substance located between connective tissue cells
Ground substance & protein fibers
What is the function of the ribosome?
Protein synthesis
What is the function of a lysosome?
Intracellular digestive enzyme
List the four most abundant elements in the human body.
Hydrogen Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen
Anion
Negatively charged ion
List the seven levels of organization of the human body
Chemical, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
Acid
A substance which acts as a proton donor
Base
Donate electrons pair
What effect do enzymes have on a chemical reaction?
Lowers the activation energy for a reaction
List the four major tissue types
Epithelial, connective, muscular, & nervous
Hypotonic Solution
A solution which has a lower osmotic pressure (Lysis; swelling)
Hypertonic Solution
High concentration of substance is found within the cells (Crenation; shrinks)
Protein fibers found outside cells in extracellular matrix
Cilia, flagella, & microvilli
Protein fibers found inside cells in cytoskeleton
Microtubules, actin filaments, intermediate filaments
What's cell type can synthesize vitamin D in the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
What are the fundamental differences between exocrine glands and endocrine glands?
Exocrine - Have ducts; secretion released through ducts
Endocrine - Ductless; secrete hormones blood
In which specific tissue types can chondrocytes in Osteocytes be found?
Connective tissue, Chondrocytes (Cartilage) & Osteocytes (osseous)
Which type of epithelium provides the most protection such as in the epidermis?
Stratified squamous Epithelium
Which type of epithelium is most specialize to allow filtration and diffusion to go through it?
Simple squamous Epithelium
Adipocytes
(Store energy) Do not divide, found only in adipose tissue- Large and closely packed together- Filled with lipids
What is the only voluntary effect or cell type in the human body?
Skeletal muscle
List the steps and tissue repair
Hematoma, inflammation, granulation, regeneration or fibrosis
List the structures of a bone from superficial to deep
Periosteum, compact bone, spongy bone, endosteum
List the structures of a muscle from superficial to deep
Epimysium, Perimysium, Endomysium, & Sarcolemma
List the steps in bone fracture repair
Hematoma formation, cartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation, & bone remodeling
What terms refers to less specialized cells becoming more specialized?
Cellular Differentiation
Negative Feedback
Occurs when the rate of the process decreases as the concentration of the product increases
Negative Feedback
Occurs when the rate of the process decreases as the concentration of the product increases
Positive Feedback
Occurs when the rate of the process increases the concentration of the product increases
Polar Bonds
Electrons are not equally shared
Polar Bonds
Electrons are not equally shared
Non-polar
Bonds are equally shared
Cation
Positively charged ion
Atomic Number
Protons in an atom
Atomic Number
Protons in an atom
Atomic Weight
Average of the mass numbers of all the isotopes of an element
What is the lock and key concept as it relates to enzymes?
A model for enzyme-substrate interaction suggesting that the enzyme and the substrate process specific complementary geometric shapes that fit exactly into one another
Which class of organic chemicals has molecules composed of chains of amino acids?
Polymer
What is the repeating chemical unit (monomer) and the nucleic acid (DNA or RNA)
DNA: A-T T-A C-G G-C
RNA: U-A A-U
List the types of organic chemicals that can be found in the plasma membrane?
Lipids, proteins, and Carbohydrates
What is the general purpose of phospholipids?
Assemble to form a lipid bilayer which is a double layer of phospholipids molecules
What membrane-bound organelle uses oxygen and organic molecules to make ATP ?
Mitochondria
List the ions that pass through protein channels during electrical signaling
Sodium, potassium, & calcium
Fibroblasts
Working Cells- make and secrete the matrix. Most abundant Connective Tissue Proper cell type
Skeletal Muscle
Striated, Voluntary, Multinucleated attach bone to other connective tissue
Skeletal Muscle
Striated, Voluntary, Multinucleated attach bone to other connective tissue
Cardiac Muscle
Striated, involuntary, (uni/bi) nucleated, intercalated disks in the heart
Smooth Muscle
Non-striated, involuntary, uninucleated walls of hollow organs
What specific are of the integument contains a continuously of dense irregular connective tissue ?
Reticular Layer
What specific are of the integument contains a continuously of dense irregular connective tissue ?
Reticular Layer
What cutaneous gland produces oils by holocrine secretion?
Sebaceous Glands
What specific are of the integument contains a continuously of dense irregular connective tissue ?
Reticular Layer
What cutaneous gland produces oils by holocrine secretion?
Sebaceous Glands
Merocrine Secretion
Secretions are either actively transported are packaged in vesicles and released through exocytosis at the surface of the cell
Apocrine Secretion
Secretions are stored in the sale near the lumen. Secretory product is pinched secretions by a merocrine process
Apocrine Secretion
Secretions are stored in the sale near the lumen. Secretory product is pinched secretions by a merocrine process
Holocrine Secretion
Products accumulate in the cytoplasm of each cell, the cell ruptures and die, and entire cell becomes part of the secretion
What system of the body is responsible for blood cell production?
The Skeletal System
What part of the long bone contains medullary cavity filled with yellow bone marrow ?
Diaphysis
Intramembranous Ossification
In dense connective tissue (Forms the flat bones of skull)
Endochondral Ossification
In cartilage (hyaline) Occurs at Epiphyseal plates of children
What is the fundamental functional difference between osteoblast and osteoclast ?
Osteoblasts Bone Markers
Osteoclasts - Bone Destroyers
List the layers of the integumentary system from superficial to deep
Stratum Corneum
Stratum Lucidum
Stratum Granulosum
Stratum Spinosum
Stratum Basale
What effect to calcitonin and PTH have on bone structure and soluble Ca++ levels?
Calitonin inhibits osteoclast to build to make stronger and increased Ca execretion. PTH stimulates osteoclasts a breakdown bone and decreases Ca execration
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency
Scurvy
A condition caused by vitamin C deficiency
Osteoporosis
Lack of hormones, Ca, exercise, or vitamin D
Synarthr
Immovable (sutures)
Synarthr
Immovable (sutures)
Ampiarthrotic
Slightly Moveable
Pubic symphysis vertebrae
Synarthrotic
Immovable
Sutures
Diarthrotic
Freely Movable
Shoulder/Elbow
Diarthrotic
Freely Movable
Shoulder/Elbow
List the three structural classes of joints
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
Diarthrotic
Freely Movable
Shoulder/Elbow
List the three structural classes of joints
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What organelle stores and releases Ca++ in the cytoplasm of a muscle cell?
Sarcoplasmic Reticulum (SR)
Osteoarthritis
Synovial joint inflammation due to normal wear and tear
Osteoarthritis
Synovial joint inflammation due to normal wear and tear
Rheumatoid Arth
Cervical joint inflammation due to an autoimmune attack on joints
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cervical joint inflammation due to an autoimmune attack on joints
What are the specific terms for plasma membrane and cytoplasm of a muscle cell?
Sarcolemma & Sarcoplasm
What are the specific terms for plasma membrane and cytoplasm of a muscle cell?
Sarcolemma & Sarcoplasm
What is this segmental unit of construction between two Z lines on a microfibril?
Sacromere
What terms refer to the dark stripes and light stripes muscle striations?
A band
I band
What term can referred to either a bundle of muscle fibers or a bundle of nerve fibers?
Fascicles
What protein makes up the structure of thick filaments?
Myosin
What protein makes up the structure of thick filaments?
Myosin
What protein makes up the fibrous structure of thin filaments and microfilaments?
Actin
What protein makes up the structure of thick filaments?
Myosin
What protein makes up the fibrous structure of thin filaments and microfilaments?
Actin
What protein makes up the structure of intermediate filaments in the dead layer of the epidermis?
Keratin
What protein makes up the structure of thick filaments?
Myosin
What protein makes up the fibrous structure of thin filaments and microfilaments?
Actin
What protein makes up the structure of intermediate filaments in the dead layer of the epidermis?
Keratin
Define motor unit?
One axon and all the muscle cells it innervates
Name the three parts of a neuromuscular junction including the definition
Presynaptic terminal – end of the neuron
Synaptic cleft – extracellular space
Motor End Plate– Postsynaptic membrane
What distinguishes tetanus from other types of muscle contractions?
Relaxation never occurs
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
What terms refer to inhibitory or excitatory short-range, electrical signals that vary in strength?
Graded potential
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
What terms refer to inhibitory or excitatory short-range, electrical signals that vary in strength?
Graded potential
What term refers to all on none long-range electrical signals that are always maximum in strength?
Action potential
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
What terms refer to inhibitory or excitatory short-range, electrical signals that vary in strength?
Graded potential
What term refers to all on none long-range electrical signals that are always maximum in strength?
Action potential
What is the fundamental difference between depolarization and hyperpolarization?
Depolarization – leads to action potential – increased membrane permeability to Na+ into the cell. Activation gates of Na+ channels open.

Hyperpolarization – after an action potential – increase membrane permeability to K+ or Cl- and K+ diffuses out of the cell. K+ channels open.
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
What terms refer to inhibitory or excitatory short-range, electrical signals that vary in strength?
Graded potential
What term refers to all on none long-range electrical signals that are always maximum in strength?
Action potential
What is the fundamental difference between depolarization and hyperpolarization?
Depolarization – leads to action potential – increased membrane permeability to Na+ into the cell. Activation gates of Na+ channels open.

Hyperpolarization – after an action potential – increase membrane permeability to K+ or Cl- and K+ diffuses out of the cell. K+ channels open.
What kind of transport protein is opened by the threshold protein?
Na+ channels
List the steps in a contraction cycle (Crossbridge cycle) the sliding filament theory.
1.exposure of active sites
2.Crossbridge formation
3.power stroke
4.Crossbridge releases
5.breakdown of ATP
6.recovery stroke
State the different transport mechanisms for pump proteins and channel proteins.
Protein pumps active transport
Protein channels passive transport
What are the two types of regulated channel proteins based on the signals that open/close them?
Chemically gated (ligand gated)
Voltage gated
List the three plasma membrane proteins that are required to create a resting membrane potential.
N, K, Cl
Why are some axons surrounded by Myelin sheaths?
Cytoplasmic extensions of the Schwann cells in the PNS and the oligodendrocytes in the CNS or Myelin. Myelin protects and insulates the axon.
What terms refer to inhibitory or excitatory short-range, electrical signals that vary in strength?
Graded potential
What term refers to all on none long-range electrical signals that are always maximum in strength?
Action potential
What is the fundamental difference between depolarization and hyperpolarization?
Depolarization – leads to action potential – increased membrane permeability to Na+ into the cell. Activation gates of Na+ channels open.

Hyperpolarization – after an action potential – increase membrane permeability to K+ or Cl- and K+ diffuses out of the cell. K+ channels open.
What kind of transport protein is opened by the threshold protein?
Na+ channels
Distinguish between an absolute refractory period and a relative refractory period.
Absolute refractory period– During depolarization – second action potential cannot form all voltage gated channels are open and destined to open.

Relative refractory period-after depolarization – a second action potential can form.
What carbohydrate is the molecule required by neurons?
Glucose
What neuroglia cell surrounds axons in the peripheral nervous system?
Schwann cells
What neuroglia cell surrounds axons in the peripheral nervous system?
Schwann cells
Metabolism
Sum of all chemical reactions that take place in the body
Graded/Local Potentials
A stimulus applied at one location on the plasma membrane of a cell normally causes
Which organ system is specialize specifically for signaling via hormones?
Endocrine system
Which organ system is specialized specifically for synaptic signaling and electrical signal integration?
Nervous system
Any midsagittal structure is ________ to all structures on either side of it.
Medial
Any midsagittal structure is ________ to all structures on either side of it.
Medial
Any structure closer to an outer surface is __________ to all structures deep to it.
Superficial
In anatomical position, structures above are __________ to structures below them.
Superior
Rotating the forearm so palms face back or posteriorly is called ______________
Pronation
Rotations the forearm so palms face up or anteriorly is called _____________
Supination
Within a frontal plane, moving limbs toward the median plane is called ___________
Adduction
Within a frontal plane, moving limbs toward the median plane is called ___________
Adduction
Within a frontal plane, moving limbs away from the median plane is called __________
Abduction
True Solution
Homogenous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent
True Solution
Homogenous mixture formed when a solute is dissolved in a solvent
Suspension
Liquid through which a solid is dispersed and from which the solid separates unless the liquid is kept in motion
What vesicular transport mechanism is used by gland cells doing merocrine secretion?
Exocytosis
What is the difference in function between Cilia and Microvilli ?
Cilia is involved in movement and Microvilli is increase surface area of cell
What cytoskeletal protein fibers from mitotic spindle centrioles?
Microtubules
What cytoskeletal protein fibers from mitotic spindle centrioles?
Microtubules
Permeability
Degree of penetrability, as in membranes that allow given substances to pass through; the ability to penetrate
What cytoskeletal protein fibers from mitotic spindle centrioles?
Microtubules
Permeability
Degree of penetrability, as in membranes that allow given substances to pass through; the ability to penetrate
Osmosis
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membranr
What connective tissue is Non-Vascularized?
Cartilage
Name the brown pigment in skin and identify the cell type that produces it. Melanin from ?
Melanocytes
Specifically, which layer of the skin contains Meissner's corpuscles?
Papillary Layer
Specifically, which layer of the skin contains Meissner's corpuscles?
Papillary Layer
Name the muscle that raises hair by pulling on hair follicles.
Attector Pili
Name the fluid occupying the central canal of the spinal cord and ventricles of the brain_____________.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Name the fluid occupying the central canal of the spinal cord and ventricles of the brain_____________.
Cerebral Spinal Fluid
Which disorder is caused by growth hormone hypersecretion starting as a child?
Gigantism
Long Bones
Arm, hands, feet, fingers, toes (Humerus)
Long Bones
Arm, hands, feet, fingers, toes (Humerus)
Short Bones
Ankle and wrinkle (tarsal and carpal)
Long Bones
Arm, hands, feet, fingers, toes (Humerus)
Short Bones
Ankle and wrinkle (tarsal and carpal)
Irregular Bones
Pelvic and spinal vertebrae
Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest degree of movement?
Ball and socket joint
What phase of muscle twitch occurs after the stimulus but before tension starts?
Latent
Which is subatomic particle attracts electrons?
protons
Translate K+ and Na+ into words
Potassium and sodium
Molecule
Substance composed of two or more atoms
Which type of chemical can form the shape of enzymes, receptors, channels, carriers, and fibers?
Protein
Which type of chemical can form the shape of enzymes, receptors, channels, carriers, and fibers?
Protein
List the organs that are in the PNS
Nerve Ganglia Muscles Glands
Which type of chemical can form the shape of enzymes, receptors, channels, carriers, and fibers?
Protein
List the organs that are in the PNS
Nerve Ganglia Muscles Glands
Where on a multipolar neuron could you find post synaptic receptors that detect neurotransmitters?
Dendrite
What are the Nodes of Ranvier ?
Unmyelined sections of the axon
Which type of chemical can form the shape of enzymes, receptors, channels, carriers, and fibers?
Protein
List the organs that are in the PNS
Nerve, Ganglia, Muscles, & Glands
Where on a multipolar neuron could you find post synaptic receptors that detect neurotransmitters?
Dendrite
What are the Nodes of Ranvier ?
Unmyelined sections of the axon
Where in the body would inflammation be called meningitis ?
Meninges
Conscious experiences and actions on the left side of the body occur in which cerebral hemisphere?
Right Hemisphere
What functions are localized in frontal lobe of the cerebrum?
Voluntary Motor Function, Motivation, Aggression, The sense of smell, Mood
Reflex
Rapid, predictable, automatic response to stimuli
What is the function of the Limbic System in the brain?
Memory- Reproduction-Nutrition- Emotional interpretation of sensory input
List the 3 purely sensory cranial nerves.
I, II, VIII (1,2,8) Olfactory - Optic - Vestibulochlear
Oxytocin and ADH from pituitary gland functions?
Oxytocin= activates smooth muscle contractions in reproductive organs ADH= renal collecting tubules retain water in body?
What is the cause of diabetes mellitus?
Not enough insulin, too much glucose
What is the cause of diabetes insipidus?
Insufficient ADH Secretion
What organs are in the two subdivisions of the thoracic and abdominal cavities?
Thoracic-Ribcage (right and left lungs)
Abdominal
Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, pancreas, kidneys
Abdominal
Stomach, intestines, spleen, liver, pancreas, kidneys
Pelvic
Urinary bladder, part of large intestine, internal reproductive organs
Visceral Serous Membrane
Surrounds inner wall of organs
Parietal Serous Membrane
Surrounds outer wall of organs
Parietal Serous Membrane
Surrounds outer wall of organs
What polysaccharide stores a chain of glucose molecules as a granule in cytoplasm ?
Glycogen
Transcription
The synthesis of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA based on the nucleotide sequence in DNA
How is chromosome movement different in prophase compared to anaphase ?
Prophase- chromosomes are forming from Chromatid. Centrioles move to opposite ends of cell
Anaphase- Chromatid is now called chromosomes 2 identical sets of chromosomes
Is a luxation a structure, function, or pathologic condition?
Pathologic condition
What are lacunae?
Small space or cavity where osteocytes live
What term refers to the free surfaces side of the epithelium ?
Apical surface lumen
What term refers to the free surfaces side of the epithelium ?
Apical surface lumen
Sprain
Overstretched ligament
What term refers to the free surfaces side of the epithelium ?
Apical surface lumen
Sprain
Overstretched ligament
Which division of the nervous system sends control signals to involuntary muscles and glands?
Autonomic division of the PNS
What is the function of ependymal cells?
Help move cerebral spinal fluid through the cavities of the brain and spinal cord
Structurally, how are ganglia and nuclei the same?
They are both a collection of nerve cell bodies
Structurally, how are ganglia and nuclei the same?
They are both a collection of nerve cell bodies
Where is ganglia and nuclei located?
Ganglia (PNS) Nuclei (CNS)
What is a nerve ?
A bundle of axons and sheaths wrapped outside the spinal cord (PNS)
What is a nerve ?
A bundle of axons and sheaths wrapped outside the spinal cord (PNS)
What is a tract?
Ventral, dorsal, and lateral columns consisting of axons ascending to the brain or descending from the brain (CNS)
Which cranial nerve carries parasympathetic control signals to thoracic and abdominopelvic organs (name and Roman numeral)
X.Vagus
Which cranial nerve carries parasympathetic control signals to thoracic and abdominopelvic organs (name and Roman numeral)
X.Vagus
What effect does increase glycogen signaling have on the glucose contact in the blood?
Increase glucose and insulin levels
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
Translate the following formulas into words H2O and C6H12O6
Water and glucose
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
Translate the following formulas into words H2O and C6H12O6
Water and glucose
What's disorder is caused by growth hormone hyper secretion starting as an adult?
Acromegaly
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
Translate the following formulas into words H2O and C6H12O6
Water and glucose
What's disorder is caused by growth hormone hyper secretion starting as an adult?
Acromegaly
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Conduct voluntary efferent signals from CNS to skeletal muscle fibers
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
Translate the following formulas into words H2O and C6H12O6
Water and glucose
What's disorder is caused by growth hormone hyper secretion starting as an adult?
Acromegaly
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Conduct voluntary efferent signals from CNS to skeletal muscle fibers
What is the relationship between a hormone any target cell ?
Hormones are chemical signals that require specific receptors in the cell to cause an activity
What specific structure secretes hydrocortisone?
Adrenal glands
What is the function of Hydrocortisone (cortisol)?
Anti-inflammatory/ regulates glucose and stress responses increases the breakdown of protein and fat increases their conversation to form that can be used as energy sources
Which division of the PNS specifically coordinates emergency response?
Sympathetic - "fight or flight"
Which division of the PNS only contains receptors or afferent signaling pathways?
Sensory nervous system
What organs are the major organs in the thoracic cavity ?
Heart and lungs
Translate the following formulas into words H2O and C6H12O6
Water and glucose
What's disorder is caused by growth hormone hyper secretion starting as an adult?
Acromegaly
What is the function of the somatic nervous system?
Conduct voluntary efferent signals from CNS to skeletal muscle fibers
What is the relationship between a hormone any target cell ?
Hormones are chemical signals that require specific receptors in the cell to cause an activity
What two hormones are produced in the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior pituitary gland?
Oxytocin & ADH (vasopressin)
In endocrine function, what is a "second messenger" ?
An intracellular mediator that binds to extracellular receptors while the hormone remains outside of the cell
In endocrine function, what is a "second messenger" ?
An intracellular mediator that binds to extracellular receptors while the hormone remains outside of the cell
Which hormone stimulates memory glam development and plays a role in maintaining milk secretion and lactating woman?
Prolactin
In endocrine function, what is a "second messenger" ?
An intracellular mediator that binds to extracellular receptors while the hormone remains outside of the cell
Which hormone stimulates memory glam development and plays a role in maintaining milk secretion and lactating woman?
Prolactin
Myxedema
Condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone thyroxin: a severe form of hypothyroidism in an adult: symptoms include puffiness of the face and hands, coarse and thickened skin, enlarge tongue, slow speech, and anemia
In endocrine function, what is a "second messenger" ?
An intracellular mediator that binds to extracellular receptors while the hormone remains outside of the cell
Which hormone stimulates memory glam development and plays a role in maintaining milk secretion and lactating woman?
Prolactin
Myxedema
Condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone thyroxin: a severe form of hypothyroidism in an adult: symptoms include puffiness of the face and hands, coarse and thickened skin, enlarge tongue, slow speech, and anemia
Grave's disease
An autoimmune disorder that leads to over activity of the thyroid gland
In endocrine function, what is a "second messenger" ?
An intracellular mediator that binds to extracellular receptors while the hormone remains outside of the cell
Which hormone stimulates memory glam development and plays a role in maintaining milk secretion and lactating woman?
Prolactin
Myxedema
Condition resulting from a deficiency of the thyroid hormone thyroxin: a severe form of hypothyroidism in an adult: symptoms include puffiness of the face and hands, coarse and thickened skin, enlarge tongue, slow speech, and anemia
Grave's disease
An autoimmune disorder that leads to over activity of the thyroid gland
Goiter
Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland