Veins, Fetal Circulation, Lymphatic System, and Endocrine System Flashcards

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deep vein that drains the blood from the lateral side of the hand

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radial vein

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deep vein that drains blood from the medial side of the hand

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ulnar vein

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superficial vein that merges with the axillary vein on the lateral side of the arm ,drains superficial portion of hands

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cephalic vein

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superficail vein of the arm that merges wiht the brachial vein to become the axillary vein

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basilic vein

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a vein that forms the bridge between the basilic and cephalic veins, blood can be sampled at this site

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median cubital vein

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vein that runs deep on the medial side of the arm and receives blood from the radial and ulnar vein

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brachial vein

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vein in the armpit region, merges with the cephalic to become the subclavian vein

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axillary vein

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passes inferior to the clavicle, becomes brachiocephalic vein

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subclavian vein

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paired vessle that drains into subclavian vein; runs outside the sternoclediomastoid

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external jugular vein

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a large deep vein that parallels the common carotid arterty, runs deep to the sternocleidonmastoid

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internal jugular vein

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paired vessle that receives blood from the subclavian vein, enters the superior vena cava

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brachiocephalic vein

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one of the major vessles connnected to the right atrium of the heart, drains the upper body

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superior vena cava

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paired vein originating from the subcalvian vein decsending down the posterior side of the rib cage

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internal thoracic vein

vein is medial to the artery

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collects blood from teh vertebrea and thoracic wall, drains into the azygos vein

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intercostal vein

VAN

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merges with the superior vena cava in proximity to the right atrium, recives blood from the posterior thoracic region

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azygos vein

where all the intercostal veins meet

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vein that ascends from the foot anterior to the tibia to the posterior knee where it becomes the popliteal vein

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anterior tibial vein

VAV

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vein that acends from the foot along the posterior aspect of the tibia where it becomes the poplital vein

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posterior tibial vein

VAV

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vein that drains the posterior knee region

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popliteal vein

superficial and lateral to the artery

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major vein of the thigh that receives blood from the deep femoral and the great saphenous vein

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femoral vein

VAN beginning on the medial side

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ascends from the posterior aspect of the leg in the groin area

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deep femoral vein

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returns the blood from the arch of the foot and ascends the the level of the thigh where it emtpies into the femoral vein

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great saphenous vein

vein used for bypass surgeries

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superficial vessel that recieves blood from the femoral vein, returns blood to the common iliac vein

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external iliac vein

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deep branch that drains the gluteal region, returns blood to the inferior vena cave

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internal iliac vein

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receives blood from the interanal and external iliac veins, and returns blood to the inferior vena cava

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common iliac vein

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one of the two major vessels connected to the right atrium, drains lower body
inferior vena cava
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a group of veins that drain the posterior abdominal wall. vertebral column and spinal chord and return to the inferior vena cava
lumbar vein
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from the gonad, the right vein drains into the inferior vena cava while the left drains into the the left renal cavity
gonadal vein
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paired vessle that drains the kidney, merges with the inferior vena cava
renal vein
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paired vessle that drains the adrenal gland
suprarenal vein
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found on the lesser curvature of the stomach, drains this portion of the stomach
gastric vein
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located on the greater curvature where it drains nutrients and wastes from the stomach into the splenic and superior mesenteric veins
gastro-omental (gastroepiploic) vein
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vein that drains the spleen, receives blood from four other veins (inferior mesenteric, pancreatic veins, short gastric, and right gastroepiploic veins)
splenic vein
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drains the large intestine and, flows directly into the splenic vein
inferior mesenteric vein
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the vein that carries blood from the small and large intestines
superior mesenteric vein
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recives blood from the capillaries associated with the digestive organs, formed by union of the superior mesenteric and splenic veins
hepatic portal veins
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located on the superior aspect of the liver, drains the portal system and empties into the inferior vena cava near the right atrium
hepatic vein | (inside the liver)
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major organ in which maternal and fetal blood exchange nutrients, waste products, and gases
placenta
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the elongated stucture that connects the fetus to the placenta; contain a large vein and two arteries
umbilical cord
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delivers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to to the fetus adult derivative
umbilacal vein round ligament of the liver
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paired vessels that delivers deoxygenated blood from the fetus from the fetus to the placenta adult derivative
umbilical artery medial umbilical ligaments
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opening within the interatrial septum that acts to bypass the pulmonary circulation adult derivative
foramen ovale fossa ovalis
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shunt between the pulmonary trunk and aorta; bypasses the pulmonary circulation adult derivative
ductus arteriosus ligamentum arteriosum
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consist of lymphatic cells within an extracellular connective tissue matrix
lymphatic organs
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small strutures containing lymphatic tissure (phagocytic cells, etc.) through which lymph is filtered
lymph nodes
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located on the left side of the abdominal cavity, functions include clensing the blood of retiered old red blood cells
spleen
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located in the thoracic region deep to manubrium, visable in childhood, atrophies in aduldhood, functions in the immune system
thymus
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located mid-thoracic and ventral to the spinal cord; drains lymph from lower and left upper body into the left subclavian vein
thoracic duct
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drains lymph from the right upper body into the right subclavian veain
right lymphatic duct picture only
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expanded, saclike chamber located at the base of the thoracic duct; recives lymph from the lower abdomen and pelvis and lower limbs
cisterna chyli
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ductless glands that release hormones into the blood stream where they are transported to target tissues
endorcrine glands
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composed of two halves, the adenohypophysis and the neurohypophusis
pituitary gland | (hypophysis)
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attaches the gland to the hypothalumus
infundibulum
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hormones produced and secreted include; follicle-stimulating hormones, luteinizing hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin, growth hormone, and melanocyte-stimulating hormone.
anterior pituitary gland (adrenohypopysis)
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stimulates maturation of sperm and follicle cells
**f**ollicle-stimulating hormone **F**LAT PiGM
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stimulates secretion of sex hormone in both males and females
**l**uteinizing hormone F**L**AT PiGM
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regulates the adrenal cortex
**a**drenocorticotropic hormone FL**A**T PiGM
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regulates the thyroid gland
**t**hyroid-stimulating hormone FLA**T** PiGM
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stimulates production of milk in the breasts
**p**rolactin FLAT **P**iGM
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regulates body growth and bone elongation
**g**rowth hormone FLAT Pi**G**M
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stimulates the melanocytes to produce melanin
**m**elanocyte-stimulation hormone FLAT PiG**M**
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hormones secreted include; oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
posterior pituitary gland (neurohypophysis)
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targets the smooth muscles of the uterus causing uterine contractions
Oxytocin
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targets kidney tubules for water retenetion by reducing water loss from kidneys
antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
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located in the neck region anterior to the trachea, secretes; triiodothyronine, thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine), and calcitonin
thyroid gland
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controls rate of growth and energy metabolism
triiodothyronine
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controls growth rate and energy metabolism
thyroxine (tetraiodothyronine)
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prevents loss of calcium from bone by decreasing blood calcium levels
calcitonin
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paired gland on the posterior side of the thyroid, secretes; parathyroid hormone
parathyroid gland
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antagonistic to calcotonin, increases blood calcium levels
parathyroid hormone
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an irregulary shaped struture in the abdomen which has both exocrine and endocrine functions
pancreas
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enhances breakdown of glycogen within the liver (increases blood glucose levels)
glucagon
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enhances storage of glycogen by liver and muscle cells (decreases blood glucose levels)
insulin
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located directly above the kidneys
adrenal (suprarenal) gland
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outside portion of the adrenal gland, sectetes; aldosterone, cortisol, androgens
cortex
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regulates sodium and water elimated by kidney tubules (water and salt renetion)
aldosterone
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anit-inflamitory, anti-stess compund
cortisol
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stimulates sex hormones
androgens
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inside portion of the adrenal gland; secretes; norepinephrine and epinephrine
medulla
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catecholamine that increases blood pressure and prepares the body for stressful, physical activity
norepinephrine
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catecholamine that increases blood pressure and prepares the body for stressful, physical activity
epinephrine
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glands located in the scrotum that produce and secrete testoserone
testes
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induces the develpoment of internal and external male sex organs
testosterone
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glands located on each side of the uterus the produce and secrete estrogen and progesterone
ovaries
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induces the development and controls the funtion of the female reproducvive organs
estrogen
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involved in the maturation of the uterine endometrium, allowing implantation of the fertilized egg
progesterone
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found in the brain, secretes melatonin
pineal gland (body)
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regulates circadian rhythms
melatonin
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located superior to the heart, function associated with the immune system (T-lymphocytes and T-cells), most visable in the fetus
thymus
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stimulates the differentiation, growth, and maturation to T-lymphocytes
thymopoietin and thymosins
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controls maternal exchange of nutrients and wastes and produces HCG, progesterone and estrogen
placenta
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acts on corpus luteum (gives baby nutrients)
human chorionic gonadotropin