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Storage of glucose molecules, often occurs in liver

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glycogenesis

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Produced by chief cells of the stomach

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pepsinogen

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3
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immunity provided by antibodies in colostrum and breast milk

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natural passive immunity

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causes sodium reabsorption

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aldosterone

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5
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responsible for concentrating the urine by the countercurrent mechanism

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juxtamedulary nephron

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loss of heat in the form of infrared waves

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radiation

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7
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region of the bladder where most UTI’s occur

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trigone

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stimulates gallbladder contraction and pancreatic secretions

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CCK

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9
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system of blood

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bicarbonate buffer

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10
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contains all essential amino acids

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complete protein

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important for electron transport chain; derived from Kreb’s cycle

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NADH

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body’s internal environment; 30-40% of body water

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ECF (extracellular fluid)

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regulates emptying of stomach

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pyloric sphincter

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14
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pH of <7.35

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acidosis

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15
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cell type infected by HIV

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T-helper cells

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16
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primary hormone of absorptive state

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insulin

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17
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a mature follicle on the ovary

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Grafian follicle

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18
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nerve of cervical plexus that supplies diaphragm

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phernic nerve

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19
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produced by stomach; needed for vitamin B12 absorption in SI

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intrinsic factor

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20
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producing glucose from non-carbohydrates; occurs in the postabsorptive state

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gluconeogenesis

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21
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opposes filtration in nephron

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capsular hydrostatic pressure

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22
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alcohol drinking will decrease its production leading to fluid loss

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ADH

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23
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may be caused by accumulation of lactic acid, alcohol

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metabolic acidosis

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24
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posterior pituitary hormone causes milk ejection or letdown

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oxytocin

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hormone that stimulates sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion
aldosterone
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carries wastes and CO2 to placenta from the fetus
umbilical artery
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fat digesting enzyme
lipase
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produces FSH, TSH, ACTH, etc.
anterior pituitary
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result of a lack of intrinsic factor or lack of vitamin B12
pernicous anemia
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site where blood pressure is lowest
vein
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pancreatic protein-digesting enxyme
trypsin
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longest stage of parturition
dilation stage
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produce testosterone
interstitial cells
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type of epithelium lining the trachea
pseudostratified columnar
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hormone that increases metabolic rate of body
thyroxine
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WBC that targets parasites
eosinophils
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2/3 of body water
ICF
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day 15-28 of uterine cycle; uterus preparing to house a zygote
secretory phase
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systolic minus diastolic pressure
pulse pressure
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produce antibodies' produced from B cells
plasma cells
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macrophages and dendritic ells
antigen presenting cells
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lung bypass found between atria of fetus
foramen ovale
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slight delay of signal occurs here
AV node
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Type of epithelium lining of urinary bladder and uteters
transitional
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site of sperm storage and maturation
epididymis
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gland that produces 1/3 of semen volume, including many enzymes
prostate
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structure which houses developing oocyte
follicle
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primary glucocorticoid of adrenal cortex
cortisol
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occurs in seminiferous tubules to produce spermatozoa
spermatogenesis
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left atrioventricular valve; prevents backflow of blood into left ventricle
mitral valve
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contraceptive device placed in uterus to interfere with endometrium
IUD
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produces melatonin
pineal gland
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blastocyst uses enzymes to invade endometrium
implantation
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transports oxygen-poor blood to lungs from right ventricle
pulmonary trunk
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contains red pulp and white pulp, reflecting its RBC destruction and lymphatic roles
spleen
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solid ball of cells stage
morula
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ventricular depolarization
QRS
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controls blood calcium levels
PTH
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produces calcitonin and thyroxine
thyroid gland
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ventricular repolarization
T wave
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hypoventilation will cause this
respiratory acidosis
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caused by closure of AV valve
"lub" or first heart sound
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wall composed of only endothelium
capillary
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stimulates uterine contractions and milk-letdown
oxytocin
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ECF is composed primarily of ________.
plasma
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secreted by virus infected cells - helps protect other cells from viral replication
interferon
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most numerous agranulocytic WBC
lymphocyte
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Produces 60% of the semen volume; produces a thick, alkaline fluid
seminal vesicle
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absorbs lipids in villi of small intestine
lacteal
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structure which transports an egg cell to uterus; site of fertilization
oviduct
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specialized connections between cardiocytes
intercalated discs
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lymphatic organ that involutes as we age; T-cell production
thymus
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most common plasma protein
albumin
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60% of water loss
urine
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rapid mitotic divisions following fertilization
cleavage
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control blood flow into capillary bed
pre-capillary sphinctor
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pituitary hormone that stimulates gamete formation
FSH
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an increase in this cell type would occur during bacterial infection
neutrophil
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stimulates production of milk by mammary glands
prolactin
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Waste product excreted by kidney; product of protein metabolism
urea
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pacemaker of the heart
SA node
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carries oxygen and nutrient rich blood to fetus
umbilical vein
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primary way CO2 is transported to blood
carbonic acid
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final produce of blood clot formation
fibrin
85
result of hyerventilation
respiratory alkalosis
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site where blood flow is slowest
capillary

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