Circulatory System
the universal donor
what is O-
The stomach acid that aids in digestion
What is HCL (hydrochloric acid)
The organ responsible for breathing
What are the lungs
Stores urine
What is the Bladder
The fluid that carries immune cells through the body
what is lymph
What veins carry oxygenated blood
What is the Pulmonary veins
The projections on the small intestines and serve to increase the surface area
What are villi
These tiny air sacs are the site of gastric exchange
What is Alveoli
The process that reabsorbs sodium and water in the nephron
What is tubular reabsorption
The cells that produce antibodies
what are B cells
Prevents backflow in the veins returning to the heart
What are valves?
The organ that produces enzymes cruial for breaking down porteins fats and carbs in food
What is the pancreas
the structure that prevents food from entering the trachea
What is the epiglottis
The hormone released by the adrenal gland to promote sodium retention
What is aldosterone
This immune system organ filters blood and helps remove old or damaged red blood cells
What is the spleen
the components that help with clotting
What are platelets
The liver converts ammonia into this less toxic substance
What is urea
The part of the brain that regulates breathing rhythm
What is the medulla oblongata
The hormone that increases hormone reabsorption in the Kidneys
What is ADH (antidiruetic hormone)
This signaling molecule is released by infected cells to warn neighboring cells and activate antiviral defenses
What are interferons
the physiological mechisms that allows the body to redistribute blood during exercise
What is vasoconstrction and vasodilation regulated by the autonomic system
The process that moves food along in the digestive tract
What is Peristalsis
The results from the addition of Bicarbonate ions
What is an increase in pH
This hormonal system is activated by low blood pressure and leads to vasoconstriction and increased sodium reabsorption to raise blood volume
What is RAAS (renin angiotensin aldosterone system)
The process that helps cells "remember" past pathogens
What is immunological memory