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A&P ch 14 & 23

A&P chapters 14 & 23

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What is TSH Secreted by the Pituitary, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
What is GH Growth Hormone
What are the major Endocrine glands of the body Hypothalamus, Pineal, Pituitory, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Thymus, Adrenal or Suprarenal, Pancreas and the Gonads which are the Testes for the male and the ovaries for a female
Which gland is responsible for the Biorythym of our bodies? Pineal
A person who hypersecretes GH as a child develops what? Gigantism
A person who hypersecreted GH as an adult after the epiphyseal discs of the long bones have sealed, develops which condition? Acromegaly
Which gland is responsible for T cells which are important for our immune system? Thymus
Where is the Thymus gland located? Behind the sternum
Which gland effects our metabolism? Thyroid
Which gland is below the stomach? Pancreas
Which condition in an adult is caused by hypothyroidism? Myxedema
What hormones does the Pancreas secrete: insulin and glucagon
What is a slowed down metabolic state characterized by a slow heart rate, sluggish peristalsis resulting in constipation, low body temperature, low energy, loss of hair and weight gain? Myxedema
Is graves disease a result of hyper or hypo thyroidism? Hyperthyroidism
The Endocrine works to produce which condition? Homeostasis
What do the adrenal cortex (outer region of the adrenal gland) secrete? Steroids
What do the adrenal cortical steroids regulate? Sugar, Salt and Sex
Which is the only hormone that lowers blood sugar? Insulin
What is the antaganist to insulin and raises blood sugar? Glucagon
What are the hormone secreting cells of the pancrease called? islets of Langerhans
What are the 2 types of cells of the islets of Langerhans? alpha and beta
Beta cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete what? Insulin
Alpha cells in the islets of Langerhans secrete what? Glucagon
What is excess glucose in the blood? Hyperglycemia
What is glucosuria? Glucose in the urine
What is excretion of a large volume of urine? Polyuria
What is excessive thirst? Polydipsia
What is a fruity breath smell a sign of? Excess of ketoacidosis
What is negative feedback? the bodys way of maintaining homeostasis
Whch gland secretes melatonin? Pineal
What do we need for synthesis of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4? Iodine
Calcitonin is secreted by which gland? Thyroid
What does calcitonin regulate? Blood levels of calcium
Parahormone is secreted by which glands? Parathyroid (wings of the thyroid)
What is Hypocalcemia? Low calcium
What causes carpal spasms? Hypocalcemia
What are the 2 regions of the adrenal gland? Inner medulla and outer cortex
Which region of the adrenal gland secretes epinephrine and norepinephine? Adrenal medulla
The endocrine system communicates through chemicals called what? Hormones
The endocrine system is controlled by what 3 mechanisms? Negative feedback, Biorhythms, Central Nervous System
2 other names for the Digestive System Alimentary Canal, Gastrointestinal Tract
What is the process by which food is broken down into smaller particles suitable for absorption? Digestion
What is the movement that pushes the food through the digestive tract from one segment to the next? Peristalsis
What are the organs of the digestive tract? Gall Bladder, Pancreas and Liver
What is stored in the Gall Bladder that helps digest fatty foods? Bile
Which is the body's largest solid internal organ? Liver
Which is the only organ of the body that can regenerate itself? Liver
Where does the digestive process begin? Mouth
Another word for chewing Mastication
Another word for swallowing Deglatition
Another name for baby teeth Deciduous
the 1st part of the small intestine Duodenum (10 in)
the send part of the small intestine Jejunum (8ft)
the third part of the small intestine Ileum
Which part of the small intesting joins the cecum of the large intestine? Ileum (12 ft)
The cecum, colon and rectum are part of the what? Large intestine
Another name for large intestine Bowel
The ascending colon is part of the large or small intestine? Large
The place where the small intestine meets the large intestine? ileocecal valve
Route through large intestine Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid, rectum and anus
What are the 4 functions of the digestive system? Ingestion, digestion, absorption and elimination
What is bolus? the ball-like mass that is molded and pushed by the tongue toward the pharynx
What is the food tube? Esophagus
Name the 2 esopahagael sphinchters pharyngoesophageal sphincter located at the top of the esophagus and the gastroesophageal or lower esophageal sphincter at the base of the esophagus
Name the major regions of the stomach Fundus, Body and Pyloris
Which structure allows the stomach to expand? Rugae
What is one of the major functions of the liver? Detoxify drugs
If the Pyloric Sphinchter is not working properly what can this cause? Pyloric Stenosis or Projectile Vomiting
The pastelike mixture created in the stomach is called what? Chyme
Where are the lacteals and chyle found In the Villi
What is inflammation of the pouches in the lining of the intestinal wall? Diverticulitis
What is Chrohns disease Inflammatory bowel disease
What is an inflammation of the pancreas. Pancreatitis
What is the greenish yellow secretion produced by theliver and stored in the gall bladder? Bile
The structure that drains blood from the organs of digestion and carries it to the liver? Portal vein
Where is glycogen stored in the body? In the liver
Which are the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K
What is fat soluble? A nutrient that is stored in the body for a while
What is water soluble? A nutrient that is not stored so you need by food or supplement
What is the master gland of the endocrine system Pituitary
What is the pituitary gland attached to in the brain? They hypothalmus
Cortex means outside
Medula means middle
Epinephrine and noriphinephrine are classified as what? Catecholamines
Catecholamines are produced where? The adrenal medula
What is the mineral necessary for efficient functioning of the thyroid Iodine
Parathyroid hormone is secreted by which gland Thyroid
Which is the sphincter that allows the food to enter the stomach from the esophagus Lower esophageal
What works with lycase to break down fat Bile
Portal hypertension causes what condition Esophageal pharysis
GERD is most related to which symptom Indigestion
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