exam 2 study guide

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what is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

endocrine secretes in, exocrine secretes out

what are the different layers of the epidermis (in order)?

stratum basale, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, stratum corneum

main function of keratinocytes

produces keratin, forms strong barrier of the skin

what are the 2 layers of the skin? what layer is associated with the skin? (name 3 layers of the skin

epidermis, dermis, hypodermis

how do you distinguish the 3 different types of burns?

by depth

what is the “rule of nines”?

assess extent of burn injury

what are the 3 different types of skin cancer?

basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma

What is the ABCD rule?

analyzes skin lesions for potential melanoma

what do the letters stand for in the ABCD rule?

A: asymmetry, B: borders, C: colors, D: 6mm or larger

which serous membranes are found in the thoracic cavity

pleura, pericardium

how is lymph returned to the circulatory system?

one way flow in lymphatic vessels (subclavian veins)

what are the nasal cavity structures

nasal septum, nasal conchas

main function of the nasal cavity structures?

conditions inhaled air and filters it

what are the regions of the pharynx

nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx

what are the process of respiration?

pulmonary ventilation, external respiration, transport of gases, internal respiration, cellular respiration

what are the structures of the lungs?

lobes, bronchial tree, alveoli

what kind of cells make up the respiratory membrane?

type 1 and 2 pneumocytes, endothelium cells

what is the function of the cells of the respiratory membrane?

facilitating diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide

where are the palatine tonsils located

back of oropharynx (lateral walls)

what are the 4 layers of the alimentary canal?

mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa

which serous membranes are found in the abdominal cavity?

peritoneum (parietal and visceral)

what are the different digestive processes that occur throughout the alimentary canal?

ingestion, propulsion, mechanical breakdown, digestion, absorption, defecation

what are the parts of the nephron?

renal corpuscle, renal tubule, collecting duct

what are the blood vessels associated with the nephron?

afferent and efferent arterioles, peritubular capillaries, and vasta recta

what are the functions of the urinary system?

filter blood to remove waste and excess water

what are the structures of the urinary bladder?

apex, body, fundus, neck

how does urine flow through the kidney?

flows from the nephrons to kidneys (waste becomes filtrate)

how is urine excreted?

kidneys, down to the bladder, out of the body

what are the regions of the uterine tubes?

fimbrae, infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus

what are the ducts of the male reproductive system?

epipdymis, vas deferens, ejaculatory ducts, urethra

functions of the male accessory organs?

transports sperm and secretes protective fluids

functions of the uterus?

support pregnancy and expel baby via powerful contractions

how do leukocytes differ in appearance?

structure of nucleus, abundance/color of granules within cytoplasm

components of centrifuged blood?

plasma, Buffy coat (leukocytes and platelets), erythocytes

what are the erythrocyte disorders of blood?

anemias and polycythemias

what are the functions of the blood?

transport, protection, regulation

how does the blood flow throughout the heart?

deoxygenated blood flows throughout the heart, right atrium to right ventricle, right ventricle to lungs, lungs to left atrium, left atrium to left ventricle, left atrium to body

what are the branches of the heart blood vessels?

right and left coronary arteries

main function for the melanocytes

creates melanin for UV protection

main function of the langerhans cells

immune cells that defend against pathogens

what is the function of the Merkel cells?

touch receptors

where are the pharyngeal tonsils located?

back wall of nasopharynx

where are the lingual tonsils located?

base of tongue (posterior)

what are the parts of the renal corpuscle?

glomerulus, bowman’s capsule

what are the parts of the renal tubule?

proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of henle

what does the afferent arteriole do?

brings blood to glomerulus

what does the efferent arteriole do?

carries blood away from glomerulus

the peritubuluar capillaries and vasa recta surrounds what?

renal tubules

what are the internal features of the bladder?

trigone, ureteric orifices, internal urethral orifice, rugae

what are the muscles and sphincters of the bladder?

detrusor muscle, internal and external urethral sphincters

what are the layers of the bladder wall?

mucosa, muscularis propria, adventitia

what is the function of neutrophils (part of leukocytes)

body’s first responders to infection and injury, most numerous of WBCS

what is the function of the lymphocytes (part of the leukocytes) 

protects body from pathogens, second most numerous WBC

what is the function of the monocytes? (part of leukocytes)

engulfs and destroys pathogens/cellular debris, largest of all the leukocytes

what is the function of the eosinophils? (part of leukocytes)

defend body against parasitic infections (mediates allergic reactions)

what is the function of the basophils? (part of leukocytes)

releases histamines during allergic responses, rarest WBC

what are the 4 chambers of the heart

right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle

what are the 4 valves of the heart?

tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, aortic

what are the layers of the heart?

endocardium, myocardium, pericardium

what is the function of the right atrium of the heart?

receives deoxygenated blood from the body

what is the function of the right ventricle of the heart?

pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

what is the function of the left atrium of the heart?

receives oxygenated blood from the lungs

what is the function of the left ventricle of the heart?

pumps oxygenated blood to the body

describe the endocardium layer of the heart

thin inner lining of chambers (surface of the valves)

describe the myocardium layer of the heart

thick muscular layer, allows heart to contract

describe the pericardium

double layered sac that surrounds/protects the heart

consists of epithelial tissue and is avascular

epithelial tissue

mostly fibrous connective tissue, is vascular

connective tissue

melaoncytes produce pigment _____ granules that are packaged into melanosomes, (spider shaped cells located in deepest epidermis)

melanin

one layer of the epidermis that consists of single row stem cells that produce two daughter cells each time (deepest layer)

stratum basale

appear spikey and is several cell layers thick, (above the basale)

stratum spinosum

four to six cells thick, cells above this layer die, keratinatzion begins within this layer (hint: granola bar)

stratum granulosum

this layer is found only in thick skin, lies superficial to the stratum granulosum

stratum lucidum

this layer of the epidermis protects deeper cells from the environment and also prevents water loss, also known as horny layer (pause?!)

stratum corneum

controlled cell death is known as what?

apoptosis

superficial region of dermis that sends fingerlike projections up into epidermis

papillary layer

consists of coarse, dense fibrous connective tissue, provides strength and resiliency, lies deep to the papillary layer

reticular layer

low oxygenation of hemoglobin

cyanosis

anemia, low blood pressure, fear, and anger are the symptoms associated with this skin disease

pallor

fever, hypertension, inflammation, allergy are the symptoms associated with this particular skin disease

erythema

one aspect of the hair shaft; central core of large cells and air spaces

medulla

one aspect of the hair shaft; several layers of flattened cells surrounding medulla

cortex

outer layer consisting of overlapping layers of single cells; one part of the hair shaft

cuticle

expanded, deep end of hair follicle is known as what?

hair bulb

sensory nerve endings that wrap around the hair bulb are known as what?

hair follicle receptors

actively dividing area of bulb that produces hair cells 

hair matrix

small band of smooth muscle attached to the follicle

arrector pili

known as the peach fuzz; hair that covers the majority of the body

vellus hair

thick coarse pigmented hair found on parts of the body such as the scalp, eyebrows, and the eyelashes

terminal hair

nail fold that projects onto surface of nail body

eponychium

area free under free eye of plate that accumlates the dirt (part of the nail)

hyponychium

lines superior region of the nasal cavity and contains ______ epithelium

olfactory mucosa

lines nasal cavity and contains pseudo stratified ciliated columnar epithelium that contains goblet cells (part of respiration process)

respiratory mucosa

groove inferior to each nasal concha (superior middle and inferior concha)

nasal meatus

connects nasal cavity and mouth to larynx and esophagus, constructed by skeletal muscle, funnel shaped muscular tube

pharynx

isthmus of fauces

hint: this country is in war with Israel

palatine tonsils

lingual tonsils

consists of elastic cartilage, covers laryngeal inlet during swallowing, covered in tase bud containing mucosa

epiglottis

major means of propulsion of food that involves alternating waves of contraction and relaxation

peristalsis