Endocrine
This is how steroid (lipid soluble) hormones travel in the blood.
The majority of formed elements in the blood are these cells.
RBCs
Name the two (double) layers of the serous pericardium.
Name three differences between the arteries and veins.
Arteries- more/thicker muscle, smaller lumen, no valve
This is how non-steroid (water soluble) hormones get into a cell.
Through receptors on the cell membrane
What is the function of white blood cells?
immunity/protection
This fluid is contained within the pericardial cavity.
Pericardial fluid
This is the most leaky type of capillary.
Sinusoid capillary
Hormones that reduce the activity of the body are termed this.
Inhibitory
These are the medical terms for RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Thrombocytes
Name the three layers of the heart from the inside to the outside.
Endocardium
Myocardium
Epicardium
This type of capillary has tiny pores in the walls.
Fenestrated capillaries
This is the major link between the nervous system and the endocrine system (Hint: it's in the brain).
Hypothalamus
Albumin
The majority (95%) of the heart is made up of this type of tissue.
Cardiac muscle
This term is used when substances move FROM the blood vessels (capillaries) into the interstitial fluid.
Filtration
This structure within the brain controls the pituitary gland.
Hypothalamus
Which blood protein (albumin, globulin, or fibrinogen) helps to produce antibodies?
Four
This term is used when substances move from the interstitial fluid INTO the blood vessels (capillaries).
Reabsorption