Endocrine System
Two hormones that are released by the posterior pituitary gland
oxytocin and antidiuretic hormones
Process of producing blood cells
hematopoiesis
Pulmonary veins carry what type of blood
Oxygenated
Lymph nodes filter
lymph
Excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults causes this disease
acromegaly
Glucagon and insulin work __________ on blood glucose levels
antagonistcally
a monocyte
In the cardiac conduction order, what comes after the AV node
Bundle of His
A lymph capillary that picks up dietary lipds (fats) in the small intestine is called
The life span of a red blood cell is
120 days
The release of hormones from the adrenal medulla is stimulated by what division of the autonomic nervous system
sympathetic nervous system or "fight or flight"
Smallest and most abundant plasma protein
albumin
The right side of the heart contains what type of blood
deoxygenated
Virus-infected cells will release _______ to prevent the spread of infection
Interferons
The natural pacemaker of the heart is called the
SA node
Part of the brain that acts as the "master control center" of the endocrine system
Hypothalamus
Which leukocytes are classified as granulocytes
The "phils" - neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils
Purpose of valves in the veins and heart are to ensure
that blood always flows in one direction
Immunity that comes from vaccination is called
Active immunity
What might cause agglutination
giving someone the wrong blood type
This hormone induces its target cells to take up glucose
insulin
Characteristics of Type O blood
has no A or B antigens, does has A & B antibodies
Pulmonary circulation or circuit involves blood circulating between
the heart and the lungs
An immunoglobulin is an antibody which is a
protein molecule
Inflamed tissue feels warm because of 2 things
increased blood flow and increased metabolic activity