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Bones
Muscles
Urinary
Immunity / Pathogens
Misc.
100
Yellow bone marrow is found here.
medullary cavity of diaphysis
100
Your biceps brachii is attached to your scapula (shoulder blade) and elbow. The scapula is referred to as the _________ of the muscle.
origin
100
Name 3 functions of the urinary system
*Water regulation *Get rid of metabolic waste (ions, salt, etc.) *pH regulation *hormone secretion *regulation of blood pressure and volume
100
Antibiotics target this microbe
bacteria
100
Mad cow disease, CJD, Kuru, Chronic wasting disease and spongiform encephalopathy are all examples of:
prion diseases
200
This is the function of red bone marrow
to create blood cells
200
This specialized organelle releases Ca+ in muscle cells to start contraction
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
200
This gland may swell and cause urination issues in older males
prostate gland
200
A type of disease transmission that involves a blood-sucking intermediate carrier (like a mosquito or tick).
vector-borne transmission
200
Name 2 diseases caused by bacteria (that Laurie mentioned in class)
Salmonella Botulism Staph infections Necrotizing fasciitis Tuberculosis MRSA Impetigo
300
This is an example of a cartilaginous joint.
articulations between vertebrae
300
This is what we call two muscle groups that work in opposition
antagonistic pair
300
The basic functional unit of the kidneys
nephron
300
This virus kills its host by attacking helper T cells
HIV / AIDS
300
Name the 3 steps of urine formation
1. Glomerular filtration 2. Tubular reabsorption 3. Tubular secretion
400
This is the connective tissue membrane that covers a bone
Periosteum
400
The idea that muscles are composed of contractile units called sarcomeres that all shorten together to create muscle contraction is referred to as the ____________ (3 words)
sliding filament theory
400
Special receptors in the bladder called _________ receptors let us know when we need to urinate
Stretch
400
Herpes and chicken pox are both example of this kind of virus
latent virus
400
Too much uric acid, calcium or proteins in the urine can cause
kidney stones
500
These cells break down bone tissue
Osteoclasts
500
This is part of the sarcolemma that extends into a muscle cell
t-tubule
500
These THREE hormones stimulate reabsorption of water
Aldosterone, Renin and ADH (Anti-diuretic hormone)
500
What are the 4 steps of an inflammatory response?
1. Redness 2. Heat 3. Swelling 4. Pain
500
__________ in the urine is a sign of diabetes.
glucose