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Pre-ganglionic axons of ANS are lightyl myelinated (Type __)
B
post-ganglionic axons are unmyelinated (Type ____)
C
Pre-ganglionic Sympathetic axons: Adrenergic or Cholinergic?
Cholinergic
Pre-ganglionic Parasympathetic axons: Adrenergic or Cholinergic?
Cholinergic
Post-ganglionic Sympathetic axons: Adrenergic or Cholinergic?
Most are Adrenergic
Post-ganglionic Parasympathetic axons: Adrenergic or Cholinergic?
Cholinergic
Adrenergic Receptors bind:
Epi/NE
NE effect alpha or beta more in adrenergic receptors?
alpha
Epi effect alpha or beta more in adrenergic receptors?
equal
Cholinergic Receptors bind:
ACh
Two types of Cholinergic Receptors:
Nicotinic and Muscarinic
Nicotinic: direct or indirect?
direct
Nicotinic: excitatory or inhibitory
excitatory
Muscarinic: direct or indirect?
Indirect
Muscarinic: excitatory or inhibitory
both
Pathway one:
ventral root, spinal nerve, ventral ramus, white ramus communicans, SYNAPSE IN CHAIN GANGLIA at any level, gray ramus, ventral ramus
Pathway two:
ventral root, spinal nerve, ventral ramus, white ramus communican, SYNAPSE IN CHAIN GANGLIA, chain ganglia, sympathetic nerve
Pathway three:
ventral root, spinal nerve, ventral ramus, white ramus communicans, chain ganglia, splanchnic nerve, SYNAPSE IN COLLATERAL GANGLIA
Pathway four:
ventral root, spinal nerve, ventral ramus, white ramus communicans, chain ganglia, splanchnic nerve, adrenal medulla
Parasympathetic: pre-ganglionic synapse with post-ganglionic in _________________
terminal ganglia
resting & digesting
Parasympathetic
fight or flight
Sympathetic
D division means:
digesting, defacation, diuresis
D division
Parasympathetic
E division means:
exercise, excitement, embarrassment
E division
Sympathetic
Craniosacral
ParaSympathetic
Thoracolumbar
Sympathetic
Long pre-ganglionic axons and short post-ganglionic
ParaSympathetic
Short pre-ganglionic axons and long post-ganglionic
Sympathetic
Hypothalamus is
the BOSS
Function of endocrine system:
Regulate body activity and responses to stimuli through the use of specific chemicals called HORMONES.
Ultimate Control: Endocrine or Nervous System?
Nervous
Effects are slower in endocrine or nervous system?
endocrine
Effects last longer in endocrine or nervous system?
Endocrine
Hormone secreted in ________ amounts
tiny
Hormones versus Nervous system:
Hormones are secreted into bloodstream to go to target tissue and nervous system uses electrical impulses
Two types of hormones:
protein-based and lipid-based
Protein-based hormones
proteins, peptides, glycoproteins, amino acid derivatives
lipid-based proteins
steroids and fatty acid derivatives
Hormones come from _________________
ductless glands
Ductless glands are made of three parts
epithelial cells, connective tissue, and vascular supply
Two mechanisms used by hormones
Second messenger system and Direct gene activation
Second Messenger System
protein-based (except TH), membrane-bound receptors
Direct gene activation
steroids and TH, diffuse through to intracellular receptors
half-life
time for removal or 1/2 the amount of hormone from the body
Three types of controls for hormone:
humoral, neural, hormonal
changing levels of chemicals in blood directly stimulate hormone release
Humoral
Example of Humoral
PTH, insulin
Nerves themselves stimulate hormone release
Neural
Example of Neural
Epi/NE
hormones released by certain glands can cause release of hormones by other glands
Hormonal
Example of Hormonal
GHIH
Secretes GHRH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes GHIH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes PRH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes PIH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes TRH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes GnRH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes CRH
Ventral Hypothalamus
Secretes ADH
Supraoptic nuclei
Stores ADH
Posterior Pituitary
Secretes Oxytocin
Paraventricular nuclei
Stores Oxytocin
Posterior Pituitary
Secretes ACTH
Anterior Pituitary
promote release of glucocorticoids and androgens from adrenal cortex
ACTH
Secretes TSH
Anterior Pituitary
stimulates thyroid gland to release TH
TSH
Secretes FSH
Anterior Pituitary
stimulates ovarian follicle maturation and estrogen produciton/stimulates sperm produciton
FSH
Secretes LH
Anterior Pituitary
triggers ovulation and corpus luteum formation and production of estrogen and progesterone/promotes testosterone production
LH
Secretes Prolactin
Anterior Pituitary
promotes milk production in pregnant woman and after birth
Prolactin
Secretes GH
Anterior Pituitary
stimulates protein synthesis and growth in liver, muscle, bone
GH
Two Hormones Secretes by Thyroid Gland
TH and Calcitonin
maintains blood pressure, causes normal tissue growth, stimulates enzymes in glucose oxidation pathway to increase the metabolic rate
TH
stimulated by high blood calcium levels
Calcitonin
lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoclast activity and stimulates calcium uptake in bone
Calcitonin
Secretes PTH
Parathyroid Gland
stimulated by low blood calcium levels
PTH
increases osteoclasts, stimulates break down more bone, increase calcium reabsorption in kidneys,
PTH
Secretes Cortisol
Adrenal Cortex
assists in stress reduction, depresses inflammation and immune responses
Cortisol
Glucocorticoids
Cortisol
Secretes Aldosterone
Adrenal Cortex
Mineralocorticoids
Aldosterone
increases bloods levels of Na+ and decreases K+ and H+, works on kidney tubule reabsorbtion, causes water volume and BP to rise
Aldosterone
Secretes Androgens
Adrenal Cortex
Gonadocorticoids
Androgens
Testosterone and Estrogen, which category?
Gonadocorticoids
responsible for onset of puberty, female sex drive, estrogen production
Androgens
Secretes Epinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
responsible for sympathetic nervous system effects such as raising blood sugar levels, raising heart rate
Epinephrine
Secretes Norepinephrine
Adrenal Medulla
vasoconstriction and effects on blood pressure
Norepinephrine
Secreted in Pacreas
Insulin and Glucagon
Stimulated when blood glucose levels are high
Insulin
Hypoglycemic agent
Insulin
enhances glucose entry into body cells, inhibits glycogen breakdown, triggers enzymes for glucose oxidation
Insulin
Produced by Alpha cells in Pancreas
Glucagon
Produced by Beta cells in Pancreas
Insulin
Stimulated when blood glucose levels are low
Glucagon
Hyperglycemic agent
Glucagon
causes breakdown of glycogen to glucose
Glucagon
Diabetes mellitus Type 1
insufficient production of insulin
Diabetes mellitus Type 2
lack of sensitivity to insulin
Secretes melatonin
Pineal Gland
helps set wake/sleep patterns
Melatonin
Two hormones produced by Thymus gland
Thymosins and Thympoietins
influence T-lymphocyte maturation
Thymosins and Thympoietins
Production of eggs in ovarian follicles
Oogenesis
production of sperm in seminiferous tubules of testes
Spermatogenesis
Has 46 C'somes
Diploid
Has 23 C'somes
Haploid
Crossing over occurs
Prophase I
Critical in genetic diversity
Crossing over and random assortment
Random Assortment occurs
Metaphase I
Diploid to Haploid
Anaphase I
Same as Mitosis
Meiosis II
3 types of mistakes in Meiosis
Nondisjunction, uneven crossovers, and mutations
Nondisjunction occurs in:
Anaphase I or Anaphase II
Missing Chromosomes
infertility
Extra Chromosomes
ex. 3 21's causes Down Syndrome
Storage site for sperm
Epididymis
Production site for sperm
Seminiferous tubules
Spermatogenesis occurs in
seminiferous tubules within testes
Sertoli cells are bound by _______ junctions
Tight
Function of Sertoli Cells
protect by making blood-testes barrier, nourish, provide medium for sperm to swim
Secretes Androgen-Binding Protein (ADP)
Sertoli Cells
Time frame for spermatogenesis
64-72 days
Average sperm per ejactulation
400 million
GnRH causes Anterior Pituitary cells to release _______ and ________
LH and FSH
Stimulates Sertoli cells to release ABP
FSH
____ binds to interstitial cells and causes them to secrete testosterone
LH
fluid provides a transport medium and nutrients for sperm and helps neutralize acidic pH of urethra and female vagina
Semen
Three glands that secrete semen
seminal vesicles, prostate gland, Bulbourethral Gland
60% of semen comes from
Seminal Vesicles
fructose and citric acid for nutrition, fibrinogen,secretes alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidity in vagina
Seminal Vesicle
coagulating enzyme
fibrinogen
30% of Semen comes from
Prostate Gland
fibrinogen, finbrinolysis, prevents UTI's
Prostate Gland
breaks down the coagulation of semen
Finbrinolysin
neutralizes acidity in man's urethra, lubricates end of penis
Bulbourethral (Cowpers) Gland
Nerve for erection
pudendal nerve
Erection: Parasympathetic or sympathetic?
parasympathetic
Ejaculation: parasympathetic or sympathetic?
sympathetic
Meiosis I in Oogenesis
Months 3-7 of gestation
At birth, Oogenesis stops at
Prophase I
At birth, females have about _____________ oocytes
2 million
At puberty, ___________ oocytes remain
400,000
In average lifetime, ____________ secondary oocytes will form
400-500
Unless fertilized, the secondary ooctye stops at:
Metaphase II
Two phases of Ovarian Cycle
Follicular and Luteal
Days 1-14 of Ovarian Cycle
Follicular Phase
Days 14-28 of Ovarian Cycle
Luteal Phase
Granulosa cells are connected to oocyte by _____ junctions
Gap
a glycoprotein-rich, thick transparent membrane around the oocyte
zone pellucida
Ovulation is triggered by:
LH
High estrogen and high progesterone means
reduced GnRH, FSH, and LH
Three types of estrogen
estradiol, estriol, and estrone
menarche
menstruation
thelarche
breast development
pubarache
pubic hair development
secreted by cells associated after implantation in the uterus
Human Choroinic Gonadotropic Hormone (HCG)
prevents degeneration of corpus luteum so continues to produce progesterone until placenta takes over
HCG
Three phases of Uterine Cycle
menstrual phase, proliferative phase, secretory phase
Days 1-5 of Uterine Cycle
Menstrual Phase
Days 6-14 of Uterine Cycle
Proliferative Phase
Days 15-28 of Uterine Cycle
Secretory Phase
_________ mL of blood lost on average menstrual cycle
35-50