Cellular Respiration
Breakdown of sugar molecules
Glycolysis
•Located deep within the cerebrum
It is THE junction (connection) between the Autonomic Nervous System and the Endocrine System
hypothalamus
•Located in the upper left abdominal cavity
•Largest lymphatic organ
Spleen
What hormone is produced by Male testes?
Testosterone
What is the longest bone in the human body?
Femur
What is another name for the Krebs cycle?
Citric Acid Cycle
What two hormones are produced by the pituitary gland?
ADH and Oxytocin
•Largest solid organ in abdomen
•Produces bile to help digest fat (alcoholic ketoacidosis)
Liver
Another term for egg cells produced by the female reproductive system?
What is the name of the valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?
mitral valve
What are the two waste products of cellular respiration?
CO2 and H2O
this hormone is produced by thyroid C cells that lowers blood calcium levels and regulates calcium and phosphate homeostasis.
Calcitonin
What are the three components of the small intestine?
Duodenum, Jejunum, lleum
What are the three layers of the uterus?
endometrium, myometrium, and perimetrium
The pH is increased and the CO2 level is normal. It is usually caused by administration of diuretics, loss of chloride ions associated with prolonged vomiting, and overzealous administration of sodium bicarbonate
metaboic alkalosis
By-products of aerobic metabolism include:
Heat, Carbon dioxide, and water
Alpha Cells produce ____ when blood Glucose levels fall.
Glucagon
What organs are located in the RUQ? (hint: 4)
•liver, gallbladder, some of colon and small intestine
•Promotes uterine changes during monthly cycle
•Affects mammary glands
Progesterone
•Important in body energy stores
•Closely associated with magnesium in renal function
•Acts as a buffer, primarily in the intracellular space
Phosphate
Where does the electron transport chain take place in the cell?
Mitochondria
When blood glucose levels are too high, these types of cells stimulate the release of Insulin.
Beta Cells
The 4 parts of the large intestine? Not including the Appendix and Cecum
Ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, Sigmoid colon.
Where does sperm production (spermatogenesis) occur?
Seminiferous Tubules
process of glycogen synthesis, in which glucose molecules are added to chains of glycogen for storage, activated during rest periods and also activated by insulin in response to high glucose levels
Glycogenesis