Ultimate Practical Study List

Identify the structure the arrow is pointing at

posterior pituitary, also known as the neurohypophysis or par nervosa

Name the hormones created by the highlighted structure

none

Name the hormones stored by the highlighted structure

antidiuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin

Identify the structure the arrow is pointing at

hypothalamus

Name the hormones created by the highlighted structure

antidiuretic hormone (ADH), oxytocin

Name the function of the hormones produced by the highlighted structure

antidiuretic hormone (ADH): increase blood volume, water retention

oxytocin: bonding hormone, uterine contractions during childbirth

Identify the structure the arrow is pointing at

anterior pituitary, also known as the adenohypophysis or the par distalis

Name the hormones created by the highlighted structure

growth hormone, prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Name the function of the hormones produced by the highlighted structure

growth hormone: increased mass

prolactin: stimulates milk production

thyroid stimulating hormone: increases T3/T4 production

Identify the structure circled

thyroid follicular cells

Identify the location of this structure

thyroid gland

Identify the highlighted structure

colloid of thyroid follicle

Name the hormone created by the highlighted structure

thyroid hormone (T3/T4)

Name the function of the hormone produced by the highlighted structure

increase metabolism and BMR

Identify the highlighted structure

parafollicular cells

Name the hormone created by the highlighted structure

calcitonin

Name the function of the hormone produced by the highlighted structure

decrease blood calcium

Identify the structure

parathyroid gland

Name the hormone created by the highlighted structure

parathyroid hormone

Name the function of the hormone produced by the highlighted structure

increase blood calcium

Identify the structure circled

pancreas

Identify the structure circled

pancreatic islets / islets of Langerhans

Name the types of cells found in the highlighted structure

alpha cells, beta cells, delta cells

Name the cell highlighted

alpha cell

Name the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

glucagon

Name the function of the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

increase blood sugar

Name the cell highlighted

beta cell

Name the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

insulin

Name the function of the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

decrease blood sugar

Name the cell highlighted

delta cell

Name the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

somatostatin

Name the function of the hormone produced by the cell highlighted

regulates release of glucagon and insulin

Identify the structure highlighted

adrenal medulla

What type of hormone is produced by this structure?

neuroendocrine (epinepherine, norepinepherine)

Identify the structure highlighted

adrenal cortex

The highlighted structure has 3 zones. Name them

zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, zona reticularis

Identify the highlighted structure

zona glomerulosa

Name the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

aldosterone

Name the function of the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

increases blood sodium

Identify the highlighted structure

zona fasciculata

Name the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

cortisol

Name the function of the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

increases blood sugar, secreted during stress

Identify the highlighted structure

zona reticularis

Name the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

androgenic hormones

Name the function of the hormone produced by the structure highlighted

secrete reproductive hormones

The kidneys produce

calcitriol

What is the function of calcitriol

increases blood calcium

The heart produces

atrial natriuetic factor (ANF)

What is the function of atrial natriuetic factor (ANF)

increase urine volume and sodium renal excretion

The gonads produce

• testosterone in males

• estrogen in females

What is the function of testosterone / estrogen

Reproduction, development

What is the normal hematocrit range for males

42-52%

What is the normal hematocrit range for females

37-47%

Name all 3 granulocytes

Neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils

Name this cell

neutrophil

Name the function of this cell

first line of defense

What is the range of the cell pictured here

55-73%

What is the range of neutrophils

55-73%

Name this cell

eosinophil

Name the function of this cell

allergic reactions

What is the range of the cell pictured here

1-4%

What is the range of eosinophils

1-4%

Name this cell

basophil

Name the function of this cell

they are helpers

What is the range of the cell pictured here

0.5-1%

What is the range of basophils

0.5-1%

Name the 2 agranulocytes

lymphocytes, monocytes

Name this cell

lymphocyte

Name the function of this cell

destroys everything, creates 'memory cells’

What is the range of the cell pictured here

20-40%

What is the range of lymphocytes

20-40%

Name this cell

monocyte

Name the function of this cell

it is a macrophage; gets rid of big stuff

What is the range of the cell pictured here

2-8%

What is the range of monocytes

2-8%

Blood is what kind of tissue?

connective tissue

What percentage of cells in blood are erythrocytes

99%

What percentage of cells in blood are white blood cells

1% are WBCs

What percentage of white blood cells are platelets

1% are platelets

White blood cells are also known as

leukocytes

Identify the cell highlighted

megakaryocyte

Do megakaryocytes enter the bloodstream?

No

What substance is produced by the cell highlighted in the picture

platelets

Define hematocrit

percentage of RBCs in blood

What is the function of IgA

defense from dietary pathogens; found in digestive system

What is the function of IgE

defends from parasites

(remember allergE)

What is the function of IgM

frontline defense

(remember: military)

What is the function of IgG

sustained defense

What is the function of IgD

basophil, most functions are unknown

Platelets are also known as

thrombocytes

Name the circled structure

right atrium

Name the circled structure

left atrium

Name the circled structure

right ventricle

Name the circled structure

left ventricle

Name the structure

tricuspid valve

Name the structure

bicuspid / mitral valve

The two valves the arrows are pointing at are collectively known as

semilunar valves

Name the structure

pulmonary valve

Name the structure

aortic valve

The pectinate muscle is located in

interior surface of right atrium