Practicum Study Guide

These flashcards cover key anatomical and physiological concepts discussed in the practicum study guide.

Pituitary gland

An endocrine organ with anterior and posterior lobes.

Thyroid

An organ composed of follicles; contains follicular and parafollicular cells.

Adrenal gland

An organ consisting of a cortex and medulla responsible for hormone production.

Cardiac muscle

Muscle tissue characterized by the presence of intercalated discs.

Monocytes

A type of white blood cell involved in immune response.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen.

Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell critical for immune function.

Neutrophils

White blood cells that respond quickly to infection.

Eosinophils

White blood cells that fight parasites and are involved in allergic responses.

Basophils

White blood cells that release histamine during allergic reactions.

Artery vs. vein

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins bring blood back to the heart.

Lymph node

An organ involved in filtering lymph and immune response.

Trachea

The windpipe leading from the larynx to the bronchi.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.

Liver

An organ with functional units called lobules, involved in metabolism and detoxification.

Kidney

An organ that filters blood to produce urine and maintain homeostasis.

Nephron

The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtration and urine production.

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs that produce oocytes and hormones.

Seminiferous tubule

The site of sperm production in the testes.

Hematopoiesis

The process of blood cell formation occurring in the bone marrow.

Homeostasis

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in the body.