harper final part 4

What can happen if progesterone cannot maintain the uterine lining?

The embryo may not implant or pregnancy may be lost

What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone?

Stimulates follicle development and gamete production

What is the function of testosterone?

Promotes male traits and sperm production

What part of the sperm contains enzymes for penetrating the egg?

Acrosome

What part of the sperm contains the nucleus?

Head

What part of the sperm provides ATP for movement?

Midpiece

What part of the sperm propels the cell?

Flagellum

What is an STI?

A sexually transmitted infection

What causes HIV/AIDS?

Virus

What causes genital herpes?

Herpes simplex virus

What causes syphilis?

Bacterium Treponema pallidum

What causes genital warts?

Human papillomavirus

What causes HPV?

Virus

What tissue contains spindle-shaped cells and is unstriated?

Smooth muscle

What muscle tissue is found in the soleus?

Skeletal muscle

What muscle tissue is found in the myocardium?

Cardiac muscle

What are the layers of the skin from superficial to deep?

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

What gland produces watery sweat for cooling?

Eccrine sweat gland

What gland produces thicker secretions into hair follicles?

Apocrine gland

What gland secretes oil into hair follicles?

Sebaceous gland

What protein gives epidermis strength and waterproofing?

Keratin

What pigment gives skin much of its color?

Melanin

What are the three bones of the ear called?

Malleus, incus, stapes

What is the smallest bone in the body?

Stapes

What structure equalizes pressure in the middle ear?

Eustachian tube

What part of the ear contains receptors for hearing?

Cochlea

What part of the ear helps maintain balance?

Semicircular canals

What cartilage flap covers the larynx during swallowing?

Epiglottis

What structure is also called the voice box?

Larynx

What tube carries air from larynx to bronchi?

Trachea

What branches directly off the trachea?

Primary bronchi

What smaller airways branch from bronchi?

Bronchioles

What endocrine gland is called the master gland?

Pituitary gland

What gland regulates metabolism with T3 and T4?

Thyroid gland

What glands sit on top of the kidneys?

Adrenal glands

What endocrine organ also regulates blood sugar?

Pancreas

What hormone from adrenal medulla supports fight-or-flight?

Epinephrine

What is the outer region of the kidney called?

Renal cortex

What is the inner region of the kidney called?

Renal medulla

What funnel-shaped region drains urine from kidney?

Renal pelvis

What tube carries urine to the bladder?

Ureter

What stores urine before elimination?

Urinary bladder

What tube carries urine out of the body?

Urethra

What is the shaft of a long bone called?

Diaphysis

What are the ends of a long bone called?

Epiphyses

What covers joint surfaces of long bones?

Articular cartilage

What membrane lines the medullary cavity?

Endosteum

What membrane covers outer bone surface?

Periosteum