Pituitary Gland
Pineal Gland
Thyroid Gland
Parathyroid Glands-- yellow
Thymus
Adrenal Gland
Pancreas
Gonads
Parathyroid
Posterior Pituitary
Thyroid Gland
Ovarian Follicles
Pancreatic Islet
Neutrophil
Eosinophil
Basophil
Lymphocyte
Monocyte
[Function of a] Neutrophil
Phagocytize pathogens or debris
[Function of an] Eosinophil
Kill parasitic worms, complex role in allergy and asthma
[Function of a] Basophil
Release histamine and other mediators of inflammation
[Function of a] Lymphocyte
Mount immune response by direct cell attack of via antibody production
[Function of a] Monocyte
Develop into macrophages in tissues and phagocytize pathogens or debris
[Definition of a] Tropic Hormone
A hormone that stimulates an endocrine gland to secrete its own hormone
[Definition of] Leukocytosis
Increase in the number of white blood cells in blood, especially during infection
[Definition of] Leucopenia
Reduction in the number of white blood cells in blood, typical of various diseases
[Definition of] Leukemia
Uncontrolled growth of immature, abnormal (non-functional) leukocytes
[Definition of] Polycythemia
An abnormally increased concentration of hemoglobin in the blood
Steps of hemostasis
1. Vascular Spasm
2. Formation of platelet plug
3. Blood Clotting/ Coagulation
[Definition of] Antigen/ Aggutinagen
Glycoproteins on outer surface of red blood cell plasma membrane that are genetically determined
[Definition of] Antibody/ Agglutinins
Act against red blood cells carrying antigens not present on the persons own RBC
Gross Anatomy of the Heart
[Definiton of] Blood pressure
The pressure of blood in the circulatory system
[Definiton of] Systolic Pressure
The pressure in blood vessels when the heart contracts
[Definiton of] Diastolic Pressure
The pressure in blood vessels when the heart is at rest (between beats)
Units used to measure blood pressure
mmHg (millimeters of mercury)
[Definiton of] Heart Murmur
A swishing sound (in addition to the normal lub/dub) when there is abnormal blood flow across heart valves
[Definiton of] Sounds of Korotkoff
Characteristic sounds of resumption of blood flow to forearm when using a sphygmomanometer
[Definiton of] Pulse Pressure
The difference between systolic and diastolic pressure (PP= S - D)
What is the longest vein?
The great saphenous vein
Order of Leukocytes from most numerous to least numerous
Neutrophil --> Lymphocyte --> Monocyte --> Eosinophil --> Basophil
(Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas)
Left ventricle and atrium
Right ventricle and atrium
Artery
Vein