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Blood
100

The chemical messenger released by endocrine glands to stimulate efforts and maintain homeostasis

Hormone

100

Heart murmurs are caused by dysfunction in which heart structure?

Valves

100

Lymphatic vessels contain this structure to prevent backflow of lymph

Valves

100

Skin, digestive enzymes, and mucous membranes are examples of which line of immune defense

First line

100

Term used to describe a lower than normal red blood cell count

Anemia

200

This gland regulates metabolism and helps control levels of calcium in the blood.

Thyroid gland

200

The first heart sound is caused by closure of these valves

AV valves (tricuspid, bicuspid)

200

Lymphatic circulation begins in this structure

Lymphatic capillary
200

The lymphatic structure contains B and T lymphocytes, filters lymph, and swells during infection

Lymph nodes

200

This type of blood cell plays a vital role in immune function. 

White blood cell; leukocyte

300

This area of the brain links the endocrine and nervous systems together and plays a significant role in homeostasis

Hypothalamus

300

The "pacemaker" of the heart is the...

SA node

300

The WBC involved in the lymphatic system

Lymphocyte

300

What type of immunity develops after an individual produces their own antibodies and T cells to a specific antigen AFTER exposure

Natural active

300

This term describes a lower than normal white blood cell count

Leukopenia

400

These "hat like" glands found on top of the kidneys, respond to sudden stress by releasing cortisol

Adrenal glands

400

In 120/80mmHg, it's what the "80mmHg" represents

Diastole- ventricular relaxation

400

Site of T cell maturation

Thymus

400

Breastfeeding provide this type of immunity

Natural passive

400

Globular protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen

Hemoglobin

500

This type of Diabetes is an autoimmune condition and requires daily injections of insulin

Type 1

500

This condition results from thickening and hardening of the arteriole wall

Atherosclerosis

500

The lymphocyte responsible for producing antibodies

B lymphocyte

500

T lymphocytes are involved in this type of immune response

Adaptive; cell-to-cell

500

This blood cell type is the universal donor

Type O