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Epiglotis |
Closes and opens the airway when swallowing |
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What kind of epithelium lines the nasal cavity |
Ciliated pseudostratified columnar epithelium |
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Functions of the larynx |
Produce sound Keep food and water out of the airway |
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Anterior pituitary releases 6 hormones |
FSH LH TSH PRL ACTH, GH |
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Posterior pituitray gland releases 2 hormones |
ADH, Oxytocin |
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Secrete PTH when the concentration of calcium is low |
Parathyroid glands |
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The follicular cells of the thyroid gland produces two hormones |
T3 T4 |
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The C cells of the thyroid gland produce what when calcium levels ____ |
Calcitonin, rise |
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Norepinephrine and Epinephrine are produced by the |
Adrenal medulla |
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Function of neutrophils |
Phagocyte bacteria marked by antibodies |
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Function of platelets |
Transport enzymes that help regulate blood clotting |
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Function of lymphocytes |
Play a key role in immunity |
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What does the QRS complex represent |
Depolarization of ventricles |
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Function of monocytes |
Defend the body against viruses |
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What does the T wave represent |
Repolarization of ventricles |
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Function of T cells |
Destroy virus infected cells |
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Function of B cells |
Produce plasma cells |
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Function of basophils |
Enhance inflammation |
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Function of eusinophils |
Defend the body against parasites |
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What does the p wave represent |
Depolarization of atria |