Reproduction System Flashcards

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Meiosis – define[a]This process forms the creation of a haploid cell (gamete) containing 23 chromosomes.

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Mitosis – define[a]This process forms the creation of a diploid cell (body cell) containing 46 chromosomes.

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Ovum – define[a]This term describes the female gamete.

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Sperm – define[a]This term describes the male gamete.

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Male sex organs – list structures[a]testes, epididymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, urethra & penis.

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Male accessory sex glands – list[a]seminal vesicle, prostate & Cowper’s gland

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Testes – define[a]This term describes the male gonads.

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Spermatogenesis & production of testosterone occurs where?[a] testes.

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Seminiferous tubules – function[a]In this structure sperm are produced.

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Sperm mature & learn to swim – where[a]epididymis.

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Vas deferens – define[a]This is the structure are where sperm are stored and moved from the tesetes to the ejaculatory duct.

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Prostate gland – Pathology[a]This gland can become enlarged causing difficulty in urination.

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Seminal vesicles, prostate & Cowper’s gland – function[a]These glands make additional fluid to complete formation of semen.

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Oogenesis – define[a]This term describes the maturation of oocytes/ova.

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) -function[a]This hormone stimulates maturation of ovum within follicle & releases estrogen.

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Lutenizing Hormone (LT) – function[a]This hormone stimulates ovulation & creation of corpus luteum.

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Corpus luteum – function[a]This structure makes progesterone and estrogen.

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Progesterone – function[a]This hormone causes buildup of the endometrium & breast tissue.

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Fallopian tube – function[a]Through this structure does the ovum travel to the uterus.

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Zygote – define[a]This term describes a fertilized egg.

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Endometrium – define[a]This structure provides nourishment to the placenta.

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Fimbriae – define[a]This structure guides the ovum to the fallopian tube.

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Female reproductive organs – list[a]ovary, fimbriae, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix & vagina.

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Fertilization – define[a]This process occurs when ovum and sperm join together to form a zygote.

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What goes on in the Fallopian tube?[a]hanky panky (fertilization)

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Reproductive deck reversed

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Which process forms the creation of a haploid cell (gamete) containing 23 chromosomes?[a]Meiosis

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Which process forms the creation of a diploid cell (body cell) containing 46 chromosomes?[a]Mitosis

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Which term describes the female gamete?[a]Ovum

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Which term describes the male gamete?[a]Sperm

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Which type of organs include: seminal vesicle, prostate & Cowper’s gland?[a]Male accessory sex glands

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What is the name for the male gonads?[a]Testes

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Describe the functions of testes.[a]Spermatogenesis & production of testosterone

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In which structures are sperm produced?[a]Seminiferous tubules

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Which processes do sperm undergo in the epididymis?[a]Sperm mature & learn to swim

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In which structure are sperm stored and moved?[a]Vas deferens

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Which gland can become enlarged causing difficulty in urination?[a]Prostate gland

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Which glands make additional fluid to complete formation of semen?[a]Seminal vesicles, prostate & Cowper’s gland

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Which term describes the maturation of oocytes/ova?[a]Oogenesis

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Which hormone stimulates maturation of ovum within follicle & releases estrogen?[a]Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Which hormone stimulates ovulation & creation of corpus luteum?[a]Lutenizing Hormone (LT)

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Which structure stimulates production of progesterone?[a]Corpus luteum

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Which hormone causes buildup of the endometrium & breast tissue?[a]Progesterone

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Through which structure does the ovum travel to the uterus?[a]Fallopian tube

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Which term describes a fertilized egg?[a]Zygote

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Which structure provides nourishment to the placenta?[a]Endometrium

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Which structure guides the ovum to the fallopian tube?[a]Fimbriae

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Which type of organs are these: ovary, fimbriae, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix & vagina?[a]Female reproductive organs

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What is the event where the ovum and sperm join together to form a zygote?[a]Fertilization

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In which stucture does fertilization occur?[a] Fallopian tube.

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Heart Flashcards

Heart 1

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What is in the Mediastinum?[a]heart

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Right side of the heart – function[a]This side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs.

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Left side of the heart – function[a]This side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the body.

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Pericardium contains what?[a]the heart.

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Epicardium – aka[a]visceral pericardium.

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Outermost layer of pericardium is the?[a]fibrous percardium.

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Parietal pericardium – define[a]This structure composes the inner layer of fibrous pericardium, a serous membrane that secretes lubricating fluid into Pericardial cavity.

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Visceral pericardium – define[a]This structure is a serous membrane and composes the outermost layer of the heart wall.

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What organ is in the pericardial cavity?[a]the heart.

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Myocardium – composition[a]This structure is composed of cardiac myocytes and forms the bulk of the heart.

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Endocardium – composition[a]This structure is composed of endothelial cells (squamous epithelium) and lines the inner chambers of the heart

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Pericardium & Heart Wall – list layers superficial to deep.[a]1.Fibrous pericardium, 2.Parietal pericardium, 3.Pericardial space, 4.Visceral pericardium/Epicardium, 5.Myocardium, 6.Endocardium

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Pericardium – function[a]This structure reduces friction against surrounding structures as heart expands and contracts.

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Atria – function[a]These chambers receive blood from the body.

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Ventricles – function[a]These chambers pump blood out of the heart.

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Right atrium – function[a]This chamber receives deoxygenated blood from systemic circulation.

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Left atrium – function[a]This chamber receives oxygenated blood from pulmonary circulation.

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Right ventricle – function[a]This chamber receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs.

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Left ventricle – function[a]This chamber receives blood from the left atrium and pumps it to the body.

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Pulmonary Circuit – define[a]This circuit carries the flow of blood from the heart through the lungs, where deoxygenated blood receives O2 and discards CO2.

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Systemic Circuit – define[a]This circuit carries the flow of blood from the heart through the rest of the tissues in the body and back again.

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Superior Vena Cava (SVC), Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) and Coronary Sinus – drain blood into the…[a]right atrium.

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2 right and 2 left pulmonary veins drain blood into…[a]the left atrium.

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Pulmonary trunk caries blood out of…[a]the right ventricle.

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Aorta caries blood out of…[a]the left ventricle.

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Pulmonary Circuit – route[a]Blood flows from the heart to pulmonary trunk to pulmonary arteries to lungs to pulmonary veins to heart.

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Systemic Circuit – route[a]Blood that flows from the heart to aorta to the whole body to SVC, IVC, or coronary sinus to heart.

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The right side of the heart contains what kind of blood?[a]deoxygenated blood

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The left side of the heart contains what kind of blood?[a]oxygenated blood

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The SVC and IVC contain what kind of blood?[a]deoxygenated blood

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Aorta – contains what kind of blood?[a]oxygenated blood.

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Pulmonary veins carry what kind of blood?[a]oxygenated blood

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Pulmonary arteries carry what kind of blood?[a]deoxygenated blood.

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Heart valves – function[a]These structures prevent blood from flowing backwards by closing if blood flows the wrong way.

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Semilunar valves – function[a]These valves prevent backflow into the ventricles.

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Atrioventrivular valves – function[a]These valves prevent backflow into the atria.

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Mitral valve aka[a]Bicuspid valve aka

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Right atrioventricular valve aka[a]Tricuspid valve aka

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Heart 1 reversed

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Tricuspid valve aka[a]Right atrioventricular valve

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Bicuspid valve aka[a]Mitral valve

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Which valves prevent backflow into the atria?[a]Atrioventrivular valves

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Which valves prevent backflow into the ventricles?[a]Semilunar valves

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Which structures prevent blood from flowing backwards by closing if blood flows the wrong way?[a]Heart valves

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Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?[a]Pulmonary arteries

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Which blood vessels carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?[a]Pulmonary veins

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Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?[a]Aorta

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Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the heart?[a]The SVC and IVC

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On which side of the heart is oxygenated blood located?[a]The left side

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On which side of the heart is deoxygenated blood located?[a]The right side

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Blood that flows from the heart to aorta to the whole body to SVC, IVC, or coronary sinus to heart describes which circuit?[a]Systemic Circuit

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Blood that flows from the heart to pulmonary trunk to pulmonary arteries to lungs to pulmonary veins to heart describes which circuit?[a]Pulmonary Circuit

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Which vessel caries blood out of the left ventricle?[a]Aorta

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Which vessels carries blood out of the right ventricle?[a]Pulmonary trunk

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Which vessels carry blood into the left atrium?[a]2 right and 2 left pulmonary veins

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Which vessels carry blood into the right atrium?[a]Superior Vena Cava (SVC), Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) and Coronary Sinus

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Which circuit carries the flow of blood from the heart through the rest of the tissues in the body and back again?[a]Systemic Circuit

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Which circuit carries the flow of blood from the heart through the lungs, where deoxygenated blood receives O2 and discards CO2?[a]Pulmonary Circuit

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Which chamber receives blood from the left atrium and pumps it to the body?[a]Left ventricle

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Which chamber receives blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs?[a]Right ventricle

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Which chamber receives oxygenated blood from pulmonary circulation?[a]Left atrium

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Which chamber receives deoxygenated blood from systemic circulation?[a]Right atrium

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Which chambers pump blood out of the heart?[a]Ventricles

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Which chambers receive blood from the body?[a]Atria

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Which structure reduces friction against surrounding structures as heart expands and contracts?[a]Pericardium

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Which structure composed of endothelial cells (squamous epithelium) lines the inner chambers of the heart?[a]Endocardium

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Which structure is composed of cardiac myocytes and forms bulk of the heart?[a]Myocardium

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Which cavity encloses the heart?[a]pericardial cavity

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Which structure is a serous membrane and composes the outermost layer of the heart wall?[a]Visceral pericardium

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Which structure makes up the outer layer of the serous pericardium, a serous membrane that secretes lubricating fluid into Pericardial cavity?[a]Parietal pericardium

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Which layer does the fibrous percardium form?[a]Outermost layer of pericardium

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visceral pericardium aka[a]Epicardium

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Which structure contains the heart?[a]Pericardium

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Which side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it to the body?[a]Left side of the heart

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Which side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs?[a]Right side of the heart

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Where is the heart located?[a]Mediastinum

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Heart 2

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Semilunar valves have how many flaps?[a]3 flaps

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Papillary muscles – function[a]These heart structures prevent valvular prolapse.

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What contracts during ventricular systole besides the ventricles?[a]papillary muscles

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Chordae tendonae – location[a]in the ventricles between the papillary muscles and the leaves of the valves

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Valvular insufficiency – define[a]a heart murmur or valvular prolapse where valves do not close completely.

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Valvular stenosis – define[a]A condition where valves don’t open completely.

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“Lub” sound – define[a]Sound caused by the closing of the AV valves.

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“Dup” sound – define[a]Sound caused by the closing of the semilunar valves.

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Systole – define[a]This is the contraction of a heart chamber.

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Diastole – define[a]the relaxation of a heart chamber.

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“Lub” sound – occurs during what stage of a heart beat?[a]Beginning of ventricular systole.

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“Dup” sound – occurs during what stage of a heart beat?[a]Beginning of ventricular diastole.

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Myocyte – define[a]a heart cell.

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Functional syncytium – define[a]all myocytes contract together.

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Myogenic – define[a]a self stimulating cell

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The Cardiac Conduction System – define[a]A system composed of nodal tissue that causes the heart to beat.

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Sinoatrial Node (SA Node) – location[a]upper wall of right atrium

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Atrioventricular Node (AV Node) – location[a]floor of right atrium or at the base of the interatrial septum

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Atrioventricular Node (AV Node) – function[a]receives the action potential from the SA node

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Sinoatrial Node (SA Node) – function[a]Generates the sinus rhythm considered to be the basic heart rate

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Cardiac skeleton – define[a]This is the fibrous CT which supports myocardium, forms a thick insulating wall between atria and ventricles, and keeps ventricles from contracting prematurely.

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Atrioventricular bundle – aka[a]Bundle of His.

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Bundle of His – define[a]This structure carries the action potential across cardiac skeleton into interventricular septum & splits into Left/Right Bundle branches.

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Purkinje fibers – define[a]These heart fibers carry action potential from the apex of the heart to the myocardium causing the ventricles to contract.

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Vagus nerve – effect on heart rate[a]decreases heart rate via the Parasympathetic NS.

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Cardiac nerve – effect on heart rate[a]increases heart rate via the Sympathetic NS.

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Sino – atrial (SA) node – rhythm[a]72 beats per minute (BPM).

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Cardiac cycle – define[a]This cycle is composed of Atrial systole and diastole & Ventricular systole and diastole.

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If the heart is beating 72 times a minute, what part of the beat would be .1 sec long?[a]atrial systole

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If the heart is beating 72 times a minute, what part of the beat would be .3 sec long?[a]ventricular systole

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If the heart is beating 72 times a minute, what part of the beat would be .7 sec long?[a]atrial diastole

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If the heart is beating 72 times a minute, what part of the beat would be .5 sec long?[a]ventricular diastole

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If the heart is beating 72 times a minute, what part of the beat would be .8 sec long?[a]The whole cardiac cycle.

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Atrial systole – define[a]This is the first part of a heart beat.

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Cardiac Output (CO) – define[a]This is the amount of blood pumped out the left ventricle per minute.

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Stroke Rate (SR) – define[a]number of beats per minute.

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Stroke Volume (SV) – define[a]the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle per beat.

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What is this equation? SR x SV = CO[a]the equation for Cardiac Output.

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Heart 2 reversed

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What is the equation for Cardiac Output?[a]SR x SV = CO

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Which term describes the amount of blood ejected from the left ventricle per beat?[a]Stroke Volume (SV)

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Which term describes the number of beats per minute?[a]Stroke Rate (SR)

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Which term describes the amount of blood pumped out the left ventricle per minute?[a]Cardiac Output (CO)

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What is the first part of a heart beat?[a]Atrial systole

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What is the duration of the full cardiac cycle with a heart rate of 72 BPM?[a].8 sec long

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What is the duration of ventricular diastole with a heart rate of 72 BPM?[a].5 sec long

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What is the duration of atrial diastole with a heart rate of 72 BPM?[a].7 sec long

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What is the duration of ventricular systole with a heart rate of 72 BPM? [a].3 sec long

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What is the duration of atrial systole with a heart rate of 72 BPM?[a].1 sec

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Which cycle is composed of Atrial systole, diastole & Ventricular systole, diastole? [a]Cardiac cycle

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Which heart structure has a rhythm of 72 beats per minute (BPM)?[a]Sino atrial node

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Which nerve increases heart rate via the Sympathetic NS?[a]Cardiac nerve

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Which nerve decreases heart rate via the Parasympathetic NS?[a]Vagus nerve

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Which heart fibers carry action potential from the apex of the heart to the myocardium causing the ventricles to contract?[a]Purkinje fibers

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Which structure carries the action potential across cardiac skeleton into interventricular septum & splits into Left/Right Bundle branches?[a]Bundle of His

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Which is another term for the Bundle of His?[a]Atrioventricular bundle

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Which term describes the fibrous CT which supports myocardium, forms a thick insulating wall between atria and ventricles and keeps ventricles from contracting prematurely?[a]Cardiac skeleton

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Which node generates the sinus rhythm considered to be the basic heart rate?[a]Sinoatrial Node (SA Node)

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Which conduction node receives the action potential from the SA node?[a]Atrioventricular Node (AV Node)

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Which conduction node is located in floor of right atrium or at the base of the interatrial septum?[a]Atrioventricular Node (AV Node)

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Which conduction node is located in the wall of the right atrium?[a]Sinoatrial Node (SA Node)

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Which system causes the heart to beat?[a]The Cardiac Conduction System

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What is the term for a self stimulating cell?[a]Myogenic

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What term describes when all myocytes contract together?[a]Functional syncytium

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What is the name of a heart cell?[a]Myocyte

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Which heart sound do you hear at the beginning of ventricular diastole?[a]”Dup” sound

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Which heart sound do you hear at the beginning of ventricular systole?[a]”Lub” sound

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Which term describes the relaxation of a heart chamber?[a]Diastole

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Which term describes the contraction of a heart chamber?[a]Systole

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Which sound is caused by the closing of the semilunar valves?[a]”Dup” sound

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Which sound is caused by the closing of the AV valves?[a]”Lub” sound

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Which term describes a condition where valves don’t open completely?[a]Valvular stenosis

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Which term describes a heart murmur or valvular prolapse?[a]Valvular insufficiency

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Which heart structures are located in the ventricles?[a]Chordae tendonae and paillary muscles

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When do the papillary muscles contract?[a]ventricular systole

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Which heart structures prevents valvular prolapse?[a]Papillary muscles and chordae tendonae

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Which valves have 3 flaps?[a]Semilunar valves, and the tricuspid.

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Heart 3

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Preload – define[a]This is the amount of blood filling the heart before systole.

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Afterload – define[a]This is the amount of pressure exerted by arterial blood, which must be overcome by left ventricle to force more blood into the aorta.

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Factors Affecting Stroke Volume – list[a]preload, venous return and afterload

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Positive Inotropic Agents – define[a]These chemical agents strengthen the contractile power of the heart

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Negative Inotropic Agents – define[a]These chemical agents weaken the contractile power of the heart

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Positive Inotropic Agents – list[a]epinephrine, NE, glucagon, thyroid hormone, dopamine & digitalis

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Negative Inotropic Agents – list[a]Anoxia (oxygen deprivation) Acidosis, Excess extracellular potassium, Ca++ channel blockers, beta blockers

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List the factors that effect the Stroke Rate[a]ANS, chemicals, age, gender, fitness level and body size

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Starling’s Law – define[a]This rule states that an increase in venous return will cause an increase in cardiac output (CO)

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Increased resting heart rate – causes[a]increased temperature, small body size and low level of fitness

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Decreased resting heart rate – caused by[a]large body size, high level of fitness, decreased temperature

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Baroreceptors & chemreceptors – define[a]These receptors are found in carotid and aortic artery reflexes as well as the atrium reflex

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Blood pressure reflex centers – location[a]medulla

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Vagus N & Glossopharyngeal N – function[a]These nerves carry information to the cardiac centers

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Vagus N and Cardiac N – function[a]These nerves carry motor commands to the heart.

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What is the Aortic reflex response to high blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to systemic high blood pressure by causing vasodilation and decrease in heart rate.

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What is the Right heart reflex response to high blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to high blood pressure by causing an increase in heart rate.

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What is the Carotid reflex response to high blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to high blood pressure in the head by causing vasodilation and a decrease in heart rate.

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What is the Aortic reflex response to low blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to low blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction and increase in heart rate.

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What is the Right heart reflex response to low blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to low blood pressure by causing decrease in heart rate.

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What is the Carotid reflex response to low blood pressure?[a]This reflex responds to low blood pressure in the head by causing vasoconstriction and increase in heart rate.

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What is the body’s response to hypoxia or hypercapnia?[a]vasoconstriction and an increase in heart & breathing rate

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Hypercapnia – define[a]too much CO2 in the blood

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Hypoxia – define[a]too little O2 in the blood

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Acidosis – define[a]a low blood pH

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What is a 120/80 reading mean?[a]normal blood pressure for a body at rest

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The Phrenic nerve is used in what reflexes?[a]This nerve is activated in heart reflexes that affect breathing.

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Systolic pressure – define[a]blood pressure when ventricles are contracting

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Diastolic pressure – define[a]blood pressure when ventricles are relaxing

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What is the formula for Blood Pressure?[a] Cardiac Output x Systemic Vascular Resistance

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Viscosity – define[a]thickness of blood

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What contributes to Systemic Vascular Resistance?[a]blood viscosity, total blood vessel length, vessel diameter & smoothness of endothelial lining.

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What is the BP in arteries compared to other vessels?[a]highest

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What is the BP in veins compared to other vessels?[a]lowest

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What is the Velocity in arteries compared to other vessels?[a]highest

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What is the Velocity in capillaries compared to other vessels?[a]lowest

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Angina pectoris – define[a]chest pain due to myocardial ischemia

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When the body is at rest (72 bpm), what part of the cardiac cycle is .4 sec long?[a]diastasis (all four chambers at rest)

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Heart 3 reversed

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When the body is at rest(72 bpm), how long are all four chambers in diastole?[a] .4 sec

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Which term describes chest pain due to myocardial ischemia?[a]Angina pectoris

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In which vessels in the CV system is blood velocity lowest?[a]Velocity in capillaries

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In which vessels in the CV system is blood velocity highest?[a]Velocity in arteries

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In which vessels in the CV system is blood pressure lowest?[a]BP in veins

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In which vessels in the CV system is blood pressure highest?[a]BP in arteries

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Which term describes the effect of blood viscosity, total blood vessel length, vessel diameter & smoothness of endothelial lining?[a] Systemic Vascular Resistance

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Which term describes thickness of blood?[a]Viscosity

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Which blood quality is measured by Cardiac Output x Systemic Vascular Resistance?[a]Blood Pressure

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Which term describes blood pressure when ventricles are relaxing?[a]Diastolic pressure

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Which term describes blood pressure when ventricles are contracting?[a]Systolic pressure

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Which nerve is activated in heart reflexes that affect breathing?[a]The Phrenic nerve

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What is considered to be normal blood pressure for a body at rest?[a]120/80

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Which condition describes a low blood pH?[a]Acidosis

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Which condition describes too little O2 in the blood?[a]Hypoxia

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Which condition describes too much CO2 in the blood?[a]Hypercapnia

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Which blood chemistry conditions cause the vasoconstriction and an increase in heart & breathing rate?[a]WThis is the body’s response to hypoxia or hypercapnia.

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Which reflex responds to low blood pressure in the head by causing vasoconstriction and increase in heart rate?[a]Carotid reflex

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Which reflex responds to low blood pressure by causing decrease in heart rate?[a]Right heart reflex

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Which reflex responds to low blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction and increase in heart rate?[a]Aortic

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Which reflex responds to high blood pressure in the head by causing vasodilation and a decrease in heart rate?[a]Carotid reflex

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Which reflex responds to high blood pressure by causing an increase in heart rate?[a]Right heart reflex

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Which reflex responds to systemic high blood pressure by causing vasodilation and decrease in heart rate?[a]Aortic reflex

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Which nerves carry motor commands to the heart?[a]Vagus N and Cardiac N

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Which nerves carry sensory information to the cardiac centers?[a]Vagus N & Glossopharyngeal N

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Which cardiac reflexe centers are contained in the medulla?[a]Blood pressure reflex centers

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Which type of receptors are found in carotid and aortic artery reflexes as well as the atrium reflex?[a]Baroreceptors & chemreceptors

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Which effect do the following have on resting heart rate: large body size, high level of fitness, decreased temperature?[a]Decreased resting heart rate

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Which effect do the following have on resting heart rate: increased temperature, small body size and low level of fitness?[a]Increased resting heart rate

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Which rule states that an increase in venous return will cause an increase in cardiac output (CO)?[a]Starling’s Law

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Which heart function (SR or SV) do the following factors effect: ANS, chemicals, age, gender, fitness level and body size?[a]Stroke Rate

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Which Inotropic agents include: Anoxia (oxygen deprivation) Acidosis, Excess extracellular potassium, Ca++ channel blockers, beta blockers?[a]Negative Inotropic Agents

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Which Inotropic agents include: epinephrine, NE, glucagon, thyroid hormone, dopamine & digitalis?[a]Positive Inotropic Agents

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Which chemical agents weaken the contractile power of the heart?[a]Negative Inotropic Agents

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Which chemical agents strengthen the contractile power of the heart?[a]Positive Inotropic Agents

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Which factors do preload, venous return and afterload contribute to?[a]Stroke Volume

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Which term describes the amount of pressure exerted by arterial blood, which must be overcome by left ventricle to force more blood into the aorta?[a]Afterload

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Which term describes the amount of blood filling the heart before systole?[a]Preload

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Endocrine System Flashcards

Endocrine 1

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Endocrine glands – define[a]These glands are ductless and secrete hormones into blood.

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Exocrine glands – define[a]These glands secrete their products into ducts that lead to a body area. (sweat, salivary glands)

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Pancreas – functions[a]This unusual gland is both exocrine and endocrine

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Hormones – define[a]These chemical substances are secreted by cells into extracellular fluids to regulate metabolism of other cells in the body.

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Synergism – define[a] This process describes hormones working together to produce a stronger effect.

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Antagonism – define[a]This process describes when hormones have opposite effects

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Humoral change, neural & other hormonal stimulation – function[a]These stimuli will cause the release of hormones

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Pituitary – define[a] This is the “master gland” of the endocrine system

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Infundibulum – define[a] This structure attaches the pituitary to the hypothalamus

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Adenohypophysis – define[a]anterior lobe of the pituitary

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Neurohypophysis – define[a]posterior lobe of the pituitary

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Pituitary – location[a] sella turcica

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Thyroid – location[a] on the larynx

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Parathyroid glands – location[a] behind the thyroid

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Adrenal Glands – location[a]on the kidneys

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Pineal – location[a]roof of the third ventricle

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Thymus – location[a] mediastinum

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Ovaries – location[a]in the pelvis

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Testes – location[a] scrotum

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Pancreas – location[a]behind the stomach

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Gigantism & Acromegaly – cause[a] oversecretion of Growth Hormone (GH)

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Pituitary dwarfism – cause[a]undersecretion of Growth Hormone (GH)

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Grave’s Disease (Hyperthyroidism)- cause[a] oversecretion of T3 and T4

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Hypothyroidism – cause[a] undersecretion of T3 and T4

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Goiter – cause[a]lack of iodine

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Cushing’s Syndrome – cause[a] hypersecretion of cortisol

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Addison’s Disease – cause[a] hyposecretion of both aldosterone and cortisol

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Diabetes mellitus – cause[a] hyposecretion of or insensitivity to insulin

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Seasonal Affective Disorder – cause[a]Which condition is the result of hypersecretion of melatonin in the winter

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Endocrine 1 reversed

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Which type of glands are ductless and secrete hormones into blood?[a]Endocrine glands

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Which type of glands secrete their products into ducts that lead to a body area? (sweat, salivary glands)[a]Exocrine glands

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Which unusual gland is both exocrine and endocrine?[a]Pancreas

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Which type of chemical substances are secreted by cells into extracellular fluids to regulate metabolism of other cells in the body[a]Hormones

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Which process describes hormones working together to produce a stronger effect?[a]Synergism

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Which process describes when hormones have opposite effects?[a]Antagonism

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Which type of stimuli will cause the release of hormones?[a]Humoral change, neural & other hormonal stimulation

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Which gland is the “master gland” of the endocrine system?[a]Pituitary

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Which structure attaches the pituitary to the hypothalamus?[a]Infundibulum

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Which structure composes the anterior lobe of the pituitary?[a]Adenohypophysis

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Which structure composes the posterior lobe of the pituitary?[a]Neurohypophysis

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How many hormones does the anterior lobe of the pituitary make?[a] 7 hormones

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How many hormones does the posterior lobe of the pituitary make?[a]2 hormones –

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Which gland is located in the sella turcica?[a]Pituitary

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Which gland is located on the larynx?[a]Thyroid

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Which glands are located behind the thyroid?[a]Parathyroid gland

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Which glands are located on the kidneys?[a]Adrenal Glands

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Which gland is located on the roof of the third ventricle?[a]Pineal

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Which gland is located in the mediastinum?[a]Thymus

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Which female glands are located in the pelvis?[a]Ovaries

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Which glands are located in the scrotum[a]Testes – location

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Which gland is located behind the stomach?[a]Pancreas – location

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Which conditions are the result of an oversecretion of Growth Hormone? (GH)[a]Gigantism & Acromegaly

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Which condition is the result of undersecretion of Growth Hormone? (GH)[a]Pituitary dwarfism

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Which condition is the result of oversecretion of T3 and T4[a]Hyperthyroidism

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Which condition is the result of undersecretion of T3 and T4?[a]Grave’s Disease (hypothtroidism)

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Which condition is the result of lack of iodine?[a]Goiter

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Which syndrome is the result of hypersecretion of cortisol?[a]Cushing’s Syndrome

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Which disease is the result of hyposecretion of cortisol?[a]Addison’s Disease

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Which disease is the result of hypersecretion of or insensitivity to insulin?[a]Diabetes mellitus

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Which condition is the result of hypersecretion of melatonin in the winter?[a]Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Endocrine 2 triggers

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Low levels of GH, exercise, low blood glucose level’s (BGL) – trigger release of[a] Growth Hormone (GH)

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Low levels of thyroid hormone – triggers release of[a]Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH)

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Stress, illness, injury, low levels of glucocorticoids & low Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL) – trigger release of[a] Adrenocorticotropic Hormone(ACTH)

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Low levels of estrogen or testosterone – triggers release of[a]Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

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UV Radiation – triggers release of[a] Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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Increased blood osmolarity – triggers release of[a] Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Stimulation of the cervix or nipple – triggers release of[a] Oxytocin

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Low levels of thyroid hormone, pregnancy, prolonged cold – triggers release of[a]Thyroxine

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Increase in blood calcium levels – triggers release of[a]Calcitonin

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Decrease in blood calcium levels – triggers release of[a]Parathyroid Hormone

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Angiotensin II – triggers release of[a] Aldosteron

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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) – triggers release of[a] Cortisol

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The Sympathetic NS – triggers release of[a] Epinephrine

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Low Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL) – triggers release of[a] Glucagon

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High Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL) – triggers release of[a] Insulin

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) – causes production of[a] Estrogen

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Lutenizing Hormone (LH) – causes production of[a] Progesterone

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Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH) – triggers release of[a] Testosterone

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Darkness – triggers release of[a]Melatonin

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Low BP & Blood volume – trigger release of[a] Renin

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Hypoxia – triggers release of[a] Erythropoietin

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Food, caffiene, alcohol & stretch of stomach – trigger release of[a] Gastrin

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Acidic food entering small intestine – triggers release of[a]of Secretin

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Fatty food entering small intestine – triggers release of[a]Cholecystokinin

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Increased blood volume – triggers release of[a] Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

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the embryo – triggers release of[a] Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

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Pregancy – triggers release of[a] Relaxin

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Endocrine 2 triggers reversed

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Which conditions trigger release of Growth Hormone? (GH)[a]Low levels of GH, exercise, blood glucose level’s (BGL)

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Which condition triggers release of Thyroid Stimulation Hormone? (TSH)[a]Low levels of thyroid hormone

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Which conditions trigger release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone? (ACTH)[a]Stress, illness, injury, low levels of glucocorticoids & low Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL)

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Which conditions trigger release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Lutenizing Hormone? (FSH)[a]Low levels of estrogen or testosterone

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Which condition triggers release of Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone? (MSH)[a]UV Radiation

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Which condition triggers release of Antidiuretic Hormone? (ADH)[a]increased blood osmolarity

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Which conditions trigger release of Oxytocin?[a]Stimulation of the cervix or nipple

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Which conditions trigger release of Thyroxine?[a]Low levels of thyroid hormone, pregnancy, prolonged cold

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Which condition triggers release of Calcitonin?[a]Increase in blood calcium levels

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Which condition triggers release of Parathyroid Hormone?[a]Decrease in blood calcium levels

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Which condition triggers release of Aldosterone?[a]Angiotensin II

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Which hormone triggers release of Cortisol?[a]Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)

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Which system triggers release of Epinephrine?[a]The Sympathetic NS

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Which condition triggers release of Glucagon?[a]Low Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL)

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Which condition triggers release of Insulin?[a]High Blood Glucose Level’s (BGL)

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Which hormone triggers release of Estrogen?[a]Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Which hormone triggers release of Progesterone?[a]Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

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Which hormone triggers release of Testosterone?[a]Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH)

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Which condition triggers release of Melatonin?[a]Darkness

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Which conditions trigger release of Renin?[a]Low BP & Blood volume

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Which condition triggers release of Erythropoietin?[a]Hypoxia

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Which hormone triggers release of Calcitriol?[a]Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Which conditions trigger release of Gastrin?[a]Food, caffiene, alcohol & stretch of stomach

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Which conditions trigger release of Secretin?[a]Acidic food entering small intestine

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Which condition triggers release of Cholecystokinin?[a]Fatty food entering small intestine

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Which condition triggers release of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide?[a]Increased blood volume and pressure

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Which condition & structure triggers release of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?[a]Pregancy & the embryo

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Which condition triggers release of Relaxin?[a]Pregancy

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Endocrine 3 actions

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Growth Hormone (GH) – action[a]This hormone causes lengthening of bone increase in muscle mass & blood glucose levels. (BGL)

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Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH) – action[a]This hormone causes production of Thyroid hormone.

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Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)- action[a]This hormone causes secretion of Glucocorticoid hormones.

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)- action[a]This hormone causes spermatogenesis in men and maturation of the ova in women.

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Prolactin (PRL) – action[a]This hormone causes production of breast milk.

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Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH) – action[a]This hormone causes increase in skin pigment.

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Lutenizing Hormone (LH) – action[a]This hormone causes testosterone production in men and ovulation in women.

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Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)- action[a]This hormone causes increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys and therefore less urine production.

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Oxytocin (OT) – action[a]This hormone causes uterine contraction and milk letdown.

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Thyroxine (T4) – action[a]This hormone increases basal metabolic rate, promotes glycogenolysis & has calorigenic (heat producing) effect.

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Calcitonin (CT) – action[a]This hormone causes calcium to be moved from the blood to the bones.

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Cortisol – action[a]This hormone causes increase in BGL and is an antiinflammatory.

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Aldosterone – action[a]This hormone causes an increase in Na+ reabsorbtion and blood pressure.

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) – action[a]This hormone causes movement of CA++ from bones to the blood & increases reabsorption of Ca++ from kidneys.

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Glucagon – action[a]This hormone causes an increase in BGL’s.

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Insulin – action[a]This hormone causes a decrease in BGL’s.

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Estrogen – action[a]This hormone regulates menses & stimulates breast tissue growth.

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Progesterone – action[a]This hormone maintains the endometrium after ovulation & during pregnancy.

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Testosterone – action[a]This hormone causes larger larynx & vocal cords, male pattern hair growth, increased muscle mass & bone density.

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Melatonin – action[a]This hormone regulates the sleep/wake cycle.

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Renin – action[a]This hormone converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I.

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Erythropoietin – action[a]This hormone causes bone marrow to produce more Erythrocytes.

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Parathroid Hormone – action[a]This hormone causes an increase in absorption of calcium from dietary sources in small intestine.

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Gastrin – action[a]This hormone causes secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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Secretin – action[a]This hormone causes the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate to neutralize acids in food coming from stomach & stimulates liver to make bile to break down fats.

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Cholecystokinin – action[a]This hormone causes the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes & stimulates gallbladder to empty bile into small intestine.

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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) – action[a]This hormone inhibits production of renin & aldosterone increasing urine output & decreassing blood pressure.

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin – action[a]This hormone stops the Corpus Luteum from deteriorating.

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Relaxin – action[a]This hormone softens connective tissues.

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Diabetes Mellitus – list symptoms[a] Polyphagia, polyuria & polydyspia are symptoms of this disease.

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Addison’s Disease – define[a]This disease causes fat deposits on the face and back, hypotension, fatigue and low resistance to stress.

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Endocrine 3 actions reversed

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Which hormone causes lengthening of bone, increase in muscle mass & blood glucose levels? (BGL)[a]Growth Hormone (GH)

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Which hormone causes production of Thyroid hormone?[a]Thyroid Stimulation Hormone (TSH)

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Which hormone causes secretion of Glucocorticoid hormones?[a]Adrenocorticotropin Hormone (ACTH)

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Which hormone causes spermatogenesis in men and maturation of the ova in women?[a]Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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Which hormone causes production of breast milk?[a]Prolactin (PRL)

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Which hormone causes increase in skin pigment?[a]Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH)

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Which hormone causes testosterone production in men and ovulation in women?[a]Lutenizing Hormone (LH)

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Which hormone causes increased reabsorption of water in the kidneys and therefore less urine production?[a]Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)

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Which hormone causes uterine contraction and milk letdown?[a]Oxytocin (OT)

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Which hormone increases basal metabolic rate, promotes glycogenolysis & has calorigenic (heat producing) effect?[a]Thyroxine (T4)

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Which hormone causes calcium to be moved from the blood to the bones?[a]Calcitonin (CT)

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Which hormone causes increase in BGL and is an antiinflammatory?[a]Cortisol

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Which hormone causes an increase in Na+ reabsorbtion and blood pressure?[a]Aldosterone

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Which hormone causes movement of CA++ from bones to the blood & increases reabsorption of Ca++ from kidneys?[a]Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

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Which hormone causes an increase in BGL’s?[a]Glucagon

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Which hormone causes a decrease in BGL’s?[a]Insulin

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Which hormone regulates menses & stimulates breast tissue growth?[a]Estrogen

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Which hormone maintains the endometrium after ovulation & during pregnancy?[a]Progesterone

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Which hormone causes larger larynx & vocal cords, male pattern hair growth, increased muscle mass & bone density?[a]Testosterone

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Which hormone regulates the sleep/wake cycle?[a]Melatonin

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Which hormone converts Angiotensinogen to Angiotensin I?[a]Renin

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Which hormone causes bone marrow to produce more Erythrocytes?[a]Erythropoietin

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Which hormone causes an increase in absorption of calcium from dietary sources in small intestine?[a]Parathyroid Hormone (with Calcitriol)

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Which hormone causes secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?[a]Gastrin

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Which hormone causes the pancreas to secrete bicarbonate to neutralize acids in food coming from stomach & stimulates liver to make bile to break down fats?[a]Secretin

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Which hormone causes the pancreas to secrete digestive enzymes & stimulates gallbladder to empty bile into small intestine?[a]Cholecystokinin

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Which hormone inhibits production of renin & aldosterone increasing urine output & decreassing blood pressure?[a]Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP)

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Which hormone stops the Corpus Luteum from deteriorating?[a]Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

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Which hormone softens connective tissues?[a]Relaxin

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Polyphagia, polyuria & polydyspia are symptoms of which disease?[a]Diabetes Mellitus

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Which disease causes hypotension, fatigue and low resistance to stress?[a]Addison’s Disease

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Endocrine 4 targets

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What regulatory molecules are made of amino acids?[a]Most hormones

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Steroid hormones have which suffixes?[a] ONE, OL, or OGEN

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Epiphyseal plates of long bones & skeletal muscle and liver are targets of which hormone?[a] GH.

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Thyroid Gland has receptors for which hormone?[a] TSH.

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Adrenal cortex has receptors for which hormone?[a] ACTH.

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Gonads have receptors for which hormone?[a] FSH.

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Breast tissue has receptors for which hormone?[a] PRL.

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Interstitial cells of testes & ovarian follicles have receptors for which hormone?[a] LH.

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Melanocytes have receptors for which hormone?[a] MSH.

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Kidneys have receptors for which hormone?[a] ADH.

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Uterine smooth muscle & breast tissue have receptors for which hormone? [a]OT.

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Almost every cell in the body has receptors for which hormone? [a]thyroxin.

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Ostoeclast has receptors for which hormone?[a] calcitonin

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Osteoclasts, kidneys & intestines has receptors for which hormone?[a] Parathyroid Hormone.

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Kidneys have receptors for which hormone?[a] Aldosterone to increase reabsorption of Na from urine.

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Body cells which promote gluconeogenesis and the stress response have receptors for which hormone?[a] Cortisol.

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All Sympathetic erffectors have receptors for which hormone?[a]Epinephrine.

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Liver has receptors from this hormone to release more sugar.[a]glucagon.

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Most body cells has receptors for which hormone?[a] insulin to absorb blood sugar.

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Uterus, breast tissue and most female body cells has receptors for which hormone?[a] Estrogen.

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Uterus, especially endometrium & breast tissue has receptors for which hormone?[a] Progesterone.

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Entire male reproductive system and to some extent entire body has receptors for which hormone?[a] Testosterone.

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This targets the Gonads, NS & Pituitary gland to put you to sleep.[a] Melatonin.

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T cells has receptors for which hormone?[a]thymic hormones

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Cortex of Adrenal Glands has receptors for which hormone?[a] Renin.

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Bone marrow has receptors for which hormone?[a] Erythropoietin.

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Small intestines has receptors for which hormone?[a] Parathyroid Hormone

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Stomach has receptors for which hormone?[a] Gastrin.

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Targets Liver & pancreas for digestion[a] Secretin.

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Targets Pancreas & gallbladder for digestion.[a] Cholecystokinin.

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Targets kidney to make more urine.[a]ANP.

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Corpus luteum has receptors for which hormone?[a] Human Chorionic Gonadotropin.

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Targets connective tissues to loosen in pregnancy.[a] Relaxin.

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Endocrine 4 targets reversed

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Which tissues are targeted by Progesterone?[a]Uterus, especially endometrium & breast tissue is targeted by which hormone?

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Which tissues are targeted by Testosterone?[a]Entire male reproductive system and to some extent entire body has receptors for (is targeted by) what hormone?

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Which tissues are targeted by Melatonin?[a]Gonads, NS & Pituitary gland have receptors for and are downregulated by

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Which system do thymic hormones target?[a]T cells

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Where is the hypophyseal portal system located?[a]infundibulum

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Which tissues are targeted by Renin?[a]Cortex of Adrenal Glands

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Which tissues are targeted by Erythropoietin?[a]Bone marrow to make more RBC’s

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Which tissues are targeted by PTH?[a]Small intestines targeted by this to absorb more Calcium.

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Which tissues are targeted by Gastrin?[a]Stomach

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Which tissues are targeted by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin?[a]Corpus luteum

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Which tissues are targeted by Relaxin?[a]Targets connective tissues to loosen in pregnancy.

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Which organs are targeted by Secretin?[a]Targets Liver & pancreas for digestion

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Which organs are targeted by Cholecystokinin?[a]Targets Pancreas & gallbladder for digestion.

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Which tissues are targeted by ANP?[a]Targets kidney to make more urine.

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Most hormones are composed of which substance?[a]amino acids

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Which type of hormones have suffixes that ends in ONE, OL, or OGEN?[a]Steroid hormones

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Which tissues are targeted by GH?[a]Epiphyseal plates of long bones & skeletal muscle and liver

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Which gland is targeted by TSH?[a]Thyroid Gland

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Which gland is targeted by ACTH?[a]Adrenal cortex

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Which glands are targeted by FSH?[a]Gonads

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Which tissues are targeted by PRL?[a]Breast tissue

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Interstitial cells of testes & ovarian follicles have receptors for[a]LH

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Melanocytes & neurons in the CNS have receptors for[a]MSH

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Which tissues are targeted by ADH?[a]Kidneys

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Which tissues are targeted by OT?[a]Uterine smooth muscle & breast tissue

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Which tissues are targeted by thyroxin?[a]Almost every cell in the body

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Which tissues are targeted by calcitonin?[a]Ostoeclast to inhibit

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Which tissues are targeted by Parathyroid Hormone?[a]Osteoclasts, kidneys & intestines

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Which tissues are targeted by Aldosterone to increase reabsorption of Na from urine?[a]Kidneys

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Which tissues are targeted by Cortisol?[a]Body cells which promote gluconeogenesis and inhibit inflammation

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Which organs are targeted by Epinephrine?[a]All Sympathetic effectors

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Which organ is targeted by glucagon?[a]Liver to release more sugar.

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Which tissues are targeted by Estrogen?[a]Uterus, breast tissue and most female body cells

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Which tissues are targeted by insulin to absorb blood sugar?[a]Most body cells

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