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week 13
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the primary function of the endocrine system? | To regulate body functions through hormones released into the bloodstream. |
| Term: Target Cell | A cell that contains receptors for a specific hormone. |
| Which hormone lowers blood glucose? | Insulin. |
| What stimulates erythropoiesis? | Low oxygen levels causing the kidneys to release erythropoietin (EPO). |
| Term: Hematocrit | Percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. |
| What are the major components of blood? | Plasma, formed elements (RBCs, WBCs, platelets). |
| Which heart chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body? | Right atrium. |
| What vessels carry blood away from the heart? | Arteries. |
| Term: Capillaries | Microscopic vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occur. |
| What is systole? | The contraction phase of the cardiac cycle. |