Anatomy & Physiology Part 2 Flashcards
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What are the exocrine glands?
Salivary glands, Sweat glands, Sebaceous glands, Mammary glands, Lacrimal glands, Pancreas (exocrine portion), Gastric glands, Prostate gland, Liver (bile secretion), Ceruminous glands
The mnemonic used to remember the exocrine glands is: Some Silly Seals Made Little Penguins Go Play Like Champions.
Which gland is responsible for saliva production?
Salivary glands
Salivary glands are crucial for digestion and oral health.
What type of gland produces sweat?
Sweat glands
Sweat glands help regulate body temperature and excrete waste.
Fill in the blank: The _______ secretes bile.
Liver
Bile is important for the digestion and absorption of fats.
Choroid Plexus, Define?
The choroid plexus is a network of blood vessels found in the brain’s ventricles. Its main function is to produce cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients, and removes waste.
What is mainly absorbed by the large intestine?
The large intestine mainly absorbs water and salts (electrolytes).
What is the axon in a nerve cell?
The axon carries electrical signals away from the neuron’s cell body.
What are the functions of bone joints?
The functions of bone joints include movement, support, flexibility, and connection.
What are the main types of bones classified by their shape?
The main types are: Long bones, Short bones, Flat bones, Irregular bones, and Sesamoid bones.
Example: Long bones (e.g., femur), Short bones (e.g., wrist bones), Flat bones (e.g., skull), Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae), Sesamoid bones (e.g., patella).
What endocrine hormones are produced by the pancreas?
Insulin, Glucagon, Somatostatin.
Where in the body is bile produced?
Bile is produced in the Liver.
What are the cells that make bones?
The cells that make bones are called osteoblasts.
What is the junction between two neuron cells that allows them to pass an electrical signal called?
Synapse.
Where is bile stored?
In the Gallbladder.
What are the parts of the small intestine?
The small intestine has three main parts: Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum.
Endocrine Glands release what and to where?
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Define Gyri/Gyrus?
The gyri of the cerebral cortex are the elevated folds that form the outer layer of the brain.
Where in the brain is vision interpreted?
Occipital Lobe.
Which bone cells regulate bone growth?
Osteoblasts regulate bone growth.
What is the liver cell called?
The liver cell is called a hepatocyte.
What does the peripheral nervous system include?
Both somatic and autonomic divisions.
What is the outer layer of the adrenal gland called?
The Cortex.
In which organ is the hypothalamus located?
Brain.
What shape is the thyroid gland?
Butterfly-shaped.