Lymphatic system
Lymph
What type of blood do arteries carry to the rest of the body
Oxygenated
what does insulin do?
Decreases blood sugar levels
Testosterone is produced in which glandular organ?
Testes
Order the flow of blood from the heart and back to the heart
Arteries, capillaries, veins
To filter lymph
Which direction do veins carry blood
From the body to the heart
What does thyroxine do?
Regulates metabolism in the cells
Insulin is produced in the
Pancreas
Where are IV catheters usually placed
Veins
What are the two main functions of the spleen
Stores red blood cells and filters lymph
What are the two phases of the heart cycle that are measured for blood pressure
Systole and diastole
What is the main function of progesterone in females
Maintaining pregnancy
What two hormones are produced in the ovaries?
Progesterone and estrogen
What makes endocrine chemical signaling different than the nervous system
It's slow but long lasting
What is another function of the lymphatic system
To signal to the immune system of foreign material or antigens
What type of vessels participate in gas exchange at the cellular level?
Capillaries
What are the functions of releasing factors and inhibiting factors
To signal the pituitary gland to either release or inhibit the release of hormones
This organ can be considered an endocrine and exocrine gland
Pancreas
What is a heart murmur
Turbulent back flow of blood in the heart - indicates valve issues in the heart
What lymphatic structure is found in young animals to help kick start immune response but goes away with age
Thymus
What do veins have that arteries do not?
Which hormone stimulates ovulation and the production of testosterone
Luteinizing hormone
Where are the adrenal glands located
Near the kidneys
What is the hole between the left and right atrium that closes after birth?
Foreman Ovale