TEAS Review Flashcards
(25 cards)
psoriasis
chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid cell growth. this leads to inflammation, itching, and burning.
endocardium
inner lining of the heart that covers the chambers and valves. helps keep the heart smooth inside and prevents blood from sticking to the walls, reducing the risk of blood clots.
carbohydrates
provide energy (sugars+starches)
lipids
store energy and make up cell membranes (fats,oils)
proteins
build and repair tissues, enzymes, and hormones (muscles,enzymes)
lysosomes
tiny sacs inside cells filled with digestive enzymes that break down waste, old parts, and invading bacteria
melanocytes
special cells in the skin that produce melanin (pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes color)
cecum
small pouch like structure that helps absorb fluids and salts from undigested food (connects to the appendix)
renal vein
carries filtered blood from kidneys back to the heart. ensures waste products are removed from kidneys before the blood is circulated again.
hiv and reverse transcripts
hiv uses reverse transcriptase to convert rna into dna
centrosome
organizes microtubules for cell division and structural support
centrosome
organizes microtubules for cell division and structural support
adh production
regulates water balance in the body by controlling urine production
blood flow through kidneys
blood exits glomerulus via efferent arteriole after filtration
testosterone
responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions
catalysts
speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy
plasma b cells
b cells produce antibodies to fight infections
cytoskeleton
composed of proteins like actin and microtubules that provide cell structure and mobility
corpus lutuem and pregnancy
produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy
osmosis and water movement
diffusion of water across a membrane from low to high solute concentration
pituitary gland and milk production
releases prolactin for postpartum milk production
water polarity and solvent ability
water polarity allows it to dissolve substances efficiently
cytokines
signals molecules that regulate immune responses
osteoporosis
results from decreases osteoblast activity
