Reproductive
This is the small, motile male gamete produced in large numbers.
What is sperm?
These are white blood cells that mature in the thymus and directly attack infected cells.
What are T cells?
When this substance is present in urine, it may indicate diabetes mellitus or a renal tubular disorder.
What is glucose?
A patient's urine shows high glucose and ketones. What is the most likely diagnosis?
What is diabetes mellitus?
This is a chemical messenger produced by glands that travels through the bloodstream to regulate body processes.
What is a hormone?
This hormone is produced by the ovaries and regulates the menstrual cycle.
What is estrogen?
This is the fluid that enters lymphatic vessels from tissue spaces.
What is lymph?
This condition is indicated by high specific gravity in urine and is the most common cause.
What is dehydration?
An Rh-negative mother is carrying an Rh-positive baby. What problem might occur in future pregnancies if not treated?
What is the mother's immune system producing antibodies that attack the baby's red blood cells?
This small gland in the center of the brain produces melatonin to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
What is the pineal gland?
This structure stores and allows sperm to mature after production in the testes.
What is the epididymis?
These structures filter lymph and activate immune cells throughout the body.
What are lymph nodes?
What is the term called for a patient who has protein in the urine?
What is proteinuria.
A patient receives a blood transfusion with an incompatible blood type. What does the recipient's immune system do?
What is attacking the donor red blood cells, causing clumping and potentially organ failure?
These two hormones are produced by the pancreas and work together to regulate blood glucose levels.
What are insulin and glucagon?
This is the inner lining of the uterus that thickens during the menstrual cycle and sheds during menstruation.
What is the endometrium?
This type of immunity occurs when the body produces its own antibodies after exposure to an antigen.
What is active immunity?
The organ that holds the bladder until it is time to release.
What is bladder.
A urine dipstick shows leukocytes, nitrites, and blood. What is the most likely condition?
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
This process occurs when high hormone levels signal a gland to reduce production to maintain homeostasis.
What is negative feedback?
This process occurs in the seminiferous tubules and is controlled by FSH, LH, and testosterone.
What is spermatogenesis?
This medication prevents an Rh-negative mother from developing antibodies against her Rh-positive baby's red blood cells.
What is RhoGAM?
This liver dysfunction is indicated by the presence of bilirubin in urine.
What is liver disease (or hepatitis, cirrhosis, or bile duct obstruction)?
A student tests positive for an STI but is afraid to tell their partner. What responsibility do they have?
What is disclosing the information to protect their partner's health and prevent disease transmission?
These are the 9 major endocrine glands. (Name at least 5)
What are the pineal, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, pancreas, adrenal, ovaries, and testes?