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Hematocrit
packed red blood cells : total blood volume
45% normal:
46% in men
38% in women
Mononucleosis
caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)
affects B-cell lymphocytes
Characteristic of Mononucleosis
Infected lymphocytes = scalloped edge where they touch red blood cells
Multiple Sclerosis
autoimmune disease
oligodendrocytes = destroyed
interferes with neuron function
Myelin sheath in CNS
oligodendrocytes
Myelin sheath in PNS
Schwann cells
Hair matrix
part of hair follicle where:
hair growth occurs
melanocytes determine hair color
Most common site for birth defects
Heart
circulation system
Vaginal tear complication
can connect the vagina and anus
increased risk of infection
Purpose of episi otomy
minimizes tearing during childbirth of
central tendon
muscles of the pelvic floor
Complications after vaginal delivery
Weak pelvic floor muscles =
external urethral sphincter incompetence
external anal sphincter incompetence
Main support of the uterus
Broad ligament
round ligament
messentary
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
reproductive tract infection caused by:
chlamydia
gonorrhea
PID:
salpingitis
can lead to sterility
can still ovulate
Four characteristics of PID
cause: chlamydia or gonorrhea
sal ping itis
sterility
does not inhibit ovulation
Sal ping itis
Inflammation of fallopian tubes
Ectopic pregnancy
embryo implants OUTSIDE uterus
Tubal pregnancy
type of ectopic pregnancy
embryo implants in the lining of the fallopian tube
Danger of ectopic pregnancy
Fallopian tube rupture
internal bleeding
can be fatal
where does fertilization usually occur
ampulla
Beginning of ovarian cycle
primary follicle begins developing = First day of menstruation
Antrum
Fluid-filled cavity
in developing ovarian follicle
surrounded by follicular cells
Breast cancer origin
cells in the milk ducts
Breast cancer symptom
Skin dimpling
from involvement of suspensory ligaments
Cause of female infertility
STDs
what happens during a Penile erection
vasodilation
blood filling erectile bodies
Function of dartos and cremaster muscles
Raise / lower testes to regulate temperature
Secondary male sex characteristics
Deep voice
facial hair
enlarged thyroid cartilage
Cretinism
Baby hypothyroidism:
lack of thyroid hormone during fetal development
maternal iodine deficiency
Mental effects of cretinism
whos the problem with
Mental retardation
the mom
Congenital hypothyroidism
whos the problem with
baby's thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone
the baby
Pineal gland mineral deposits
Calcified "brain sand"
visible on X-rays
helps radiologists orient the brain
Vitamin D is made (synthesized) in
Skin
Prolactin
Hormone
may produce desire to cry
stimulates milk production
effects in males not understood
Adrenal glands location
on top of each kidney
How much filtered fluid becomes urine
1%
Transitional epithelium function
stretching as bladder fills
found in mucosa of ureters and bladder
Systole
Ventricles contract
atria relax
Diastole
atria contract
Ventricles relax
Functions of Cranial Nerve IX
carries baroreceptor information
constrict pharynx during swallowing
innervates top of tongue
Functions of Cranial Nerve X
carries baroreceptor information
constrict pharynx during swallowing
moves larynx during speech
parasympathetic supply to organs
Parietal cells
stomach cells
secrete hydrochloric acid
Ileocecal valve
prevents backflow of bacteria
from large intestine —> small intestine
Vestibule
area bounded by labia minora:
vestibular glands
urethral orifice
vaginal orifice
Vestibular glands
mucus during sexual arousal
lubrication
Chorionic villus capillaries
fetal blood only
Teratogen
agent that causes birth defects:
chemical
physical
biological
Morula
Stage when CONCEPTus first enters uterus
Fetal sex differentiation
3 months
Renal cortex is the ____________ part of the kidney
contains ________________
Superficial
contains glomerulus
Angina pectoris
Pain
deficient blood delivery —> the heart wall
what causes Diabetes insipidus
caused by:
lack of ADH secretion
kidney inability to respond to ADH
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone
promotes water retention by kidneys
Pituitary tumor complication
compress the optic chiasm
cause blindness
Facial nerve damage
inability to taste:
sweet
sour
salty substances
Symptoms of Cushing syndrome
Moon face
buffalo hump
hyperglycemia
muscle loss
thin skin
immune suppression
female masculinization
Piebaldism
Rare autosomal dominant disorder
congenital white patches of hair due
melanocyte development problems
Pyelitis
Infection / inflammation of renal pelvis / calyces
Chromosome number in diploid cells
46
Chromosome number in gametes
23
Oxytocin
Hormone
neural mechanism
stimulates childbirth contractions
what does ACTH stand for and what produces it
Adrenocorticotropic hormone
produced by anterior pituitary gland
Perimysium
Connective tissue surrounding fascicles (bundles of muscle fibers)
Epimysium
Connective tissue surrounding entire muscle