teas a&p questions

IgE

antibody type that mediates the body’s response to an allergen

minimal scar tissue

associated with wound healing by primary intention

cerumen

wax-like substance secreted by glands in the external ear canal

hypothalamus

responsible for regulation of body temperature

prostate gland

substance to enhance sperm mobility

symphysis pubis

part of appendicular skeleton, composed of bones in the shoulder girdle & upper extremities, and the pelvis & lower extremities

ligaments

connects bones to bone at a joint

tendon

connect muscle to bone to help move body

aortic

cardiac valve that prevents blood from returning to left ventricle of the heart

hemostasis

platelets become sticky and adhere to each other and surrounding structures, forming plugs

surfactant

prevents the collapse of alveoli in the lungs by reducing surface tension in the alveoli

ovulation

takes place as the graafian follicle ruptures, releasing an ovum

stomach acid

involved in the destruction of ingested pathogens

aorta

when blood leaves left ventricle, where does it enter next?

mast cells

triggers a release of histamine when then body’s inflammatory response is triggered

hematocrit

measurement of the percentage of RBC in whole blood

cochlea

structure of the inner ear

angiotensin II

if blood pressure falls too low, causes vasoconstriction causing an increase in BP

neutrophils

plays a role in phagocytosis, clearing a wound of cellular debris

superior & inferior vena cava

blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to right atrium

sinoatrial node

where the heartbeat originates, peacemaker of heart

larynx

after passing glottis, inspired air travels through the

tympanic membrane

located at end of ear canal, vibrates when sound waves strike it

sigmoid colon

located between descending colon and the rectum

increased cardiac output

result of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system

antidiuretic

secreted by posterior pituitary to increase reabsorption of water + sodium from kidneys

skeletal

type of muscle tissue under voluntary control

medulla oblongata

part of brain stem that regulates the vital functions of HR, RR & BP

calcium

plays essential role in blood coagulation

hemoglobin

iron-containing component of RBC

ureters

conduct urine from kidneys to bladder

red bone marrow

blood cells are formed in

collagen formation

associated with dermal layer of skin (dermis)

vitamin D activation

occurs when ultraviolet light penetrated the epidermis

melanin production

occurs in the epidermis as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light

storage of extra calories

occurs in the fat cells of subcutaneous tissue

weight loss

hypersecretion of thyroid hormones may result in

transverse colon

comes after ascending colon

alveoli

structure of respiratory system where gas exchange occurs

type O

receives type O blood

type AB

receives O, A,B, & AB blood

type A

receives A and O blood

type B

receives type B and O blood

peripheral vasodilation

causes heat loss through radiation, the transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another w/o direct contact

medulla oblongata

responsible for the control of involuntary respirations

pituitary

responsible for the regulation of the production of testosterone

parathyroid glands

calcium concentration in the blood is controlled by the

natural passive immunity

breastfeeding an infant provides

600mL

a normal adult bladder has the capacity to hold up to how many mL of urine before involuntary micturition?

carbon dioxide

respiratory system eliminates __ when there is an excess of hydrogen ions in the body

sodium levels are increased

effect of aldosterone secretion on electrolyte levels

pia matter, arachnoid, dura matter

protective meningeal layers of brain from inside to outside

epididymis

site of sperm maturation

follicle stimulating hormone

stimulates the process of gametogenesis

lipid metabolism

function of liver

potassium

high concentration of __ is associated with cardiac arrhythmias

epiglottis

flap-like structure that prevents food from being aspirated into the lungs

renin

enzyme that is produced by the kidneys and plays a role in the regulation of fluid volume & BP

gallbladder

the sac where bile is stored and concentrated until it is released to aid in digestion

systoles of heart

when ventricles contract, moving blood from ventricles to aorta & pulmonary artery

distal convoluted tubule

part of nephron closest to collecting duct

calcitonin

produced by thyroid gland and is active in calcium metabolism

1in to 1.5in

average length of the female urethra

bile

responsible for the breakdown of fats

tricuspid valve

prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium

macrophages

primarily responsible for the destruction of old cells and invasive micro-organisms

antidiuretic hormone

secreted by posterior pituitary gland

lymph nodes

filters foreign particles from lymphatic fluid

triceps brachii

straightening the elbow by lowering the hand affects

small intestine

has 3 function: peristalsis, digestion and absorption of nutrients into bloodstream

ileum

absorbs iron and bile salts

sodium

most abundant ion in extracellular fluid

fluid volume increase

release in antidiuretic hormone results in

hydrogen

blood pH is measured by the gain and loss of

production of sperm and ova

meiosis results in ort

cortisol

mediates the body’s response to stress