A&P Final Reveiw Flashcards
The main functions of the endocrine system include homeostasis, control of growth and development, and control of metabolism. T/F ?
True
Which two hormones are secreted by the thyroid gland?
T3 & Calcitonin
Which two hormones are produced by the pancreas?
Glucagon & insulin
Difficulty swallowing, hoarse voice, nodule on anterior throat, neck pain. Can spread to other areas of body.
Thyroid cancer
Enlargement of thyroid gland, associated w iodine deficiency
Goider
Type 1 diabetes
Autoimmune disorder that is characterized by destruction of the pancreas creating lack of insulin
Type 2 diabetes
Pancreatic beta cells produce insulin, but body cells are resistant to it
Diabetes mellitus
Group of disorders characterized by chronic elevated blood glucose levels and disturbances in, especially carbohydrate metabolism
A sensory nerve carries impulses from the brain to a gland or muscle T/F
False
Flight or fight is which division?
Sympathetic
Which division dominates at rest supports body process that conserves and restores energy like digestion
Parasympathetic
Which division is stimulated during physical exertion and emotional stress?
Sympathetic
Which division increases heart rate and pupil dilation
Sympathetic nervous system
Dendrites are a single elongated projection from the neuron cell body that carries impulses away from the cell body
False
Chemical messengers involved in nerve impulse transmissions are called neurotransmitters
True
