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Lacy Davis
Physiology weekd 7-13
Question | Answer |
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what is a tropic hormone and what is a releasing hormone. | Tropic hormones are hormones that target different glands that secrete hormones. Releasing hormones are hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones. |
Name the four principal hormones secreted by the pancreatic islets. | Glucagon, insulin, somatotastin, and pancreatic polypeptide. |
which type of body tissue produces the hormone leptin? | Adipose tissue commonly known as body fat. |
Name the fluid portion of the whole blood. | Plasma which is the watery fluid portion of the blood that is 90% water. |
what are some factors that influence blood volume? | The conditions of the heart, kidneys, liver that affect fluid retention and loss. |
List the four ABO blood groups. | they are A, O, B and AB. |
When does the heart attain its adult weight and shape? | Between puberty and the age of 25. |
Describe the shape of the heart? | The hearts shape is that similar to a pinecone. |
what is a myocardial infraction? | most commonly known as a heart attack caused by a lack of blood flow. |
what event does an ECG wave represent? | The average direction of electrical travel. |