Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine and Hematology Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering the major hormones, endocrine glands, and blood cell types found in the lecture transcript.

Thyroid stimulating (TSH)

A hormone listed as part of anatomy studies.

Prolactin

A hormone listed as part of anatomy studies.

Growth Hormone (GH)

Also called Somatotropin.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

A hormone listed as part of anatomy studies.

Follicle stimulating Hormone (FSH)

A hormone listed as part of anatomy studies.

Oxytocin

A hormone listed as part of anatomy studies.

Vasopressin

Also known as Antidiuretic Hormone.

Adenohypophesis

The glandular portion described in the endocrine system.

Neurohypophysis

The portion described as being composed of modified neurons.

Corticosteroid's

Steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.

Catecholamines

Hormones produced by modified neurons.

Zona reticularis

The layer of the adrenal cortex associated with Sex steroids.

Zona fasciculata

The layer of the adrenal cortex associated with glucocorticoids.

Diabetes Mellitus

A condition associated with the endocrine system notes.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell.

Beta cells

Cells associated with the endocrine system.

Granulocyte

A category of white blood cells including Basophil, Eosinophil, and Neutrophil.

Agranulocyte

A category of white blood cells including Lymphocyte and Monocyte.

Thrombocyte

Platelets derived from Megakaryocytes.

Reticulocute

An immature red blood cell.

Hematocrit

A measurement related to the proportion of red blood cells in blood.

Hemopoiesis

The process of blood cell formation.

Viscosity

The thickness and flow resistance of plasma or blood.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood.

Megakaryocyte

Large bone marrow cell responsible for the production of thrombocytes.