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Name 3 secretions of Lacis cells.
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Lacis cells are Extraglomerular Mesangial cells
1. EPO (possibly) 2. Interleukin-1 3. PDGF |
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What do Juxtaglomerular cells secrete?
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JG cells secrete RENIN.
They are modified smooth muscle cells |
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What are the cells present in the collecting duct?
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Principle cells (light cell)
and Intercalated cells (dark cell) |
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Name the secretion(s) of the Principle cells in the collecting duct.
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Potassium
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What does the Intercalated cell of the collecting duct secrete?
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Bicarbonate into the blood
Hydrogen ions into the duct lumen |
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What is secreted by the PCT?
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Creatine
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What is secreted by the DCT?
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Potassium
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In the female reproductive system ________ is secreted by the Unilaminar Primary Follicle.
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Activin
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What do the granulosa cells in the female reproductive system secrete?
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OMI: oocyte maturation inhibitor
These are called Call-Exner bodies |
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What is responsible for the secretion of small amounts of progesterone, estrogen, and androgens in the female reproductive system?
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Theca Lutein cells
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Where organ are the Theca Lutein cells found in?
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Corpus Luteum
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What are the actions of the Granulosa lutein cells in the female reproductive system?
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They are part of the Corpus Luteum:
Secrete Progesterone and Convert androgens to estrogen |
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What do Peg cells secrete? Where are Peg cells located at?
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1. Nutritive fluid for oocyte & embryo
2. Capacitation factor for sperm |
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What are sertoli cells stimulated by in the male reproductive system?
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stimulated by FSH
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What are the secretions of the Sertoli cells in the male reproductive system?
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1. ABP: androgen binding protein
2. AMH: anti-muellerian hormone 3. Inhibin: negative feedback inhibition of FSH 4. Testicular Transferrin 5. Testicular Fluid |
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What are Leydig cells stimulated by?
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Another name Leydig cells may be given in Intersititial cells.
They are stimulated by LH and Prolactin |
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Testosterone is secreted by _________ in the male reproductive system.
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Leydig cells
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What is secreted from the seminal vesicles?
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1. Fructose
2. Ascorbic Acid 3. Prostoglandins |
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Acid Phosphatase, Fibrinolysin, and Citric Acid are secreted by the ____________.
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Prostate Gland
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What is an elevated PSA indicative of?
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problems with the prostate.
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