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Alexandria Stanford

Week 14

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What is hematopoiesis The process of forming new blood cells, mainly in the red bone marrow
What do erythrocytes do Carry oxygen using hemoglobin and help transport CO2
What is the main function of platelets Start the clotting process to prevent blood loss
What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circuits Pulmonary sends blood to the lungs for gas exchange. Systemic delivers oxygenated blood to the body.
What creates the heart's "lub dub" sounds Closing of the AV valves (lub) and semilunar valves (dub)
What controls blood pressure short term Baroreceptors and the autonomic nervous system adjusting vessel diameter
What is lymph's main job Return excess fluid to the blood and help filter out pathogens
What is the role of the thymus Helps T cells mature and become functional
What does the spleen do Filters blood, removes old RBCs, and stores platelets
What is external respiration Gas exchange between alveoli and blood in the lungs
What muscles help with inhalation Diaphragm and external intercostals
What is peristalsis Wave like muscle contractions that move food through the GI tract
What is the main function of the small intestine Most nutrient absorption and chemical digestion
What hormone does the pancreas release to lower blood glucose Insulin
What is the glomerulus A capillary network in the nephron that filters blood
What does ADH do Helps the kidneys reabsorb water to maintain fluid balance
What is the function of the reproductive system Produce gamete and support fertilization and fetal development
What is a neurons main function Transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the body
What is synapse The junction where a neuron communicates with another cell
What are stretch receptors in digestion responsible for Detect stomach expansion and send fullness signals through the vagus nerve
 



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