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Amanda Hendricks

Anatomy Weeks 7-12

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Astrocyte These cells connect neurons together and to their blood supply. They establish the blood-brain barrier
Central Nervous system (CNS) Brain and spinal cord - The group of nerves that run through the center of the spine, caries messages between the brain and the rest of the body
Peripheral Nervous system (PNS) The nervous system that lying outside of the brain and the spine
Somatic Nervous system (SNS) Controls voluntary movements in the body
Autonomic Nervous system (ANS) Regulates key involuntary functions of the body. Innervates the blood vessels, heart, smooth muscles
______and ______are two types of nervous system cells Neurons and neuroglia
perform phagocytosis, engulfing microorganisms and cellular debris Microglia
Cells that regenerate basal cells
Production of Insulin is located in the ___________ Pancreas
Parathyroid gland regulates calcium and phosphate balance
The __________is part of the SNS and produces epinephrine adrenal medulla
Primary organ of the lymphatic system Thymus
Erythrocyte Red Blood Cell Transports respiratory gasses O2 & CO2 Life Span 105 - 120 Days
Neutrophils White Blood Cell Cellular Defense - phagocytosis of small pathogenic microorganism Life Span - hours to 3 days
Basophil White Blood Cell Secretes heparin (anticoagulant) and histamine Life Span - hours to 3 days
Eosinophil White Blood Cell Cellular Defense - some phagocytosis; chemical attack of large pathogenic microorganisms (such as protozoa) and parasitic worms; helps regulate allergic reactions and other inflammatory responses Life Span - 10 to 12 days
Lymphocyte White Blood Cell Humoral defense - secretes antibodies; involved in immune system response and regulation Life Span - days to years
Monocyte White Blood Cell Capable of migrating out of the blood to enter tissue spaces as a macrophage - an aggressive phagocytic cell capable of ingesting bacteria, cellular debris, and cancerous cells Life Span - months
Platelets Releases clot-activating substances and helps in formation of actual blood clot by forming platelet plugs Life Span - 7 to 10 days
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