Endocrine Glands
This gland regulates metabolism by producing T3 and T4.
What is the thyroid gland?
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels.
What is insulin?
These vessels return excess tissue fluid back to the bloodstream.
What are lymphatic vessels?
These cells transport oxygen.
What are red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
Swollen lymph nodes usually indicate this type of body response.
What is an immune response or infection?
These small glands located behind the thyroid regulate blood calcium levels.
What are the parathyroid glands?
This hormone increases heart rate and prepares the body for the "fight-or-flight" response.
What is epinephrine (adrenaline)?
These bean-shaped structures filter lymph and contain immune cells.
What are lymph nodes?
These cells are primarily responsible for fighting infection.
What are white blood cells (leukocytes)?
A patient with a low platelet count is at increased risk for this complication.
What is bleeding (hemorrhage)?
This gland sits on top of each kidney and produces cortisol and epinephrine.
What are the adrenal glands?
This hormone helps the kidneys retain water.
What is antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?
This organ filters blood, removes old red blood cells, and helps fight infection.
What is the spleen?
These cell fragments are essential for blood clotting.
What are platelets (thrombocytes)?
A patient who has had their thyroid removed is at risk for low blood calcium if these glands are damaged.
What are the parathyroid glands?
Name the endocrine glands from head to toe.
Hypothalamus → Pituitary → Pineal → Thyroid → Parathyroids → Thymus → Adrenal glands → Pancreas → Ovaries/Testes
Name two hormones released by the pancreas.
What are insulin and glucagon?
Name three functions of the lymphatic system.
Any three:
This liquid portion of blood transports nutrients, hormones, and waste products.
What is plasma?
This is the largest lymphatic organ in the body.
What is the spleen?
These glands use ducts to carry their secretions to a body surface or cavity.
What are exocrine glands?
This hormone stimulates body growth, protein synthesis, and cell division.
What is growth hormone (GH)?
This structure drains lymph from the right side of the head, right arm, and right side of the thorax.
What is the right lymphatic duct?
Name the four major components of blood.
Which type of white blood cell is primarily responsible for producing antibodies?
What are B lymphocytes (B cells)?