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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the immune system?
- To regulate blood pressure
- To absorb nutrients
- To serve as reservoirs for macrophages and lymphocytes (correct)
- To produce hormones
Lymph vessels have valves that allow fluid to flow in both directions.
Lymph vessels have valves that allow fluid to flow in both directions.
False (B)
What is the role of the thoracic duct in the lymphatic system?
What is the role of the thoracic duct in the lymphatic system?
To empty lymph into the venous circulation.
Larger glycerides are absorbed directly into the lymph system from the ______.
Larger glycerides are absorbed directly into the lymph system from the ______.
Match the following components with their functions in the lymphatic system:
Match the following components with their functions in the lymphatic system:
Which of the following substances is known to be released as a hormone that influences smooth muscle contraction in blood vessels?
Which of the following substances is known to be released as a hormone that influences smooth muscle contraction in blood vessels?
The lymphatic system plays a major role in filtering and destroying pathogens.
The lymphatic system plays a major role in filtering and destroying pathogens.
Name the hormone that is involved in the retention of water by the kidneys.
Name the hormone that is involved in the retention of water by the kidneys.
What hormone is secreted by the α cells of the pancreas?
What hormone is secreted by the α cells of the pancreas?
Bile produced by the liver is delivered to the stomach for digestion.
Bile produced by the liver is delivered to the stomach for digestion.
What is the primary function of lipase produced by the pancreas?
What is the primary function of lipase produced by the pancreas?
The ______ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver.
The ______ is responsible for storing bile produced by the liver.
Match the following enzymes to their functions:
Match the following enzymes to their functions:
Which hormone lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating glycogen synthesis?
Which hormone lowers blood sugar levels by stimulating glycogen synthesis?
The secretion of bicarbonate by the pancreas helps keep the pH of the duodenum slightly acidic.
The secretion of bicarbonate by the pancreas helps keep the pH of the duodenum slightly acidic.
What process occurs when lactate is converted back into glucose during the Cori Cycle?
What process occurs when lactate is converted back into glucose during the Cori Cycle?
Lipoproteins carry ______ and triglycerides to the tissues.
Lipoproteins carry ______ and triglycerides to the tissues.
Match the following types of pancreatic cells with the hormones they secrete:
Match the following types of pancreatic cells with the hormones they secrete:
At which end of the capillary is hydrostatic pressure greater than oncotic pressure?
At which end of the capillary is hydrostatic pressure greater than oncotic pressure?
What is the primary function of enterokinase in the small intestine?
What is the primary function of enterokinase in the small intestine?
Leukocytes are primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.
Leukocytes are primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the blood.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is released in response to carbohydrates in the duodenum.
Cholecystokinin (CCK) is released in response to carbohydrates in the duodenum.
What is the primary component of blood plasma?
What is the primary component of blood plasma?
Hemoglobin can bind up to _____ O2 molecules.
Hemoglobin can bind up to _____ O2 molecules.
What role does bicarbonate play in the small intestine?
What role does bicarbonate play in the small intestine?
Match the components of blood with their functions:
Match the components of blood with their functions:
Fatty acids and monoglycerides are converted back into ______ within epithelial cells before being packaged into chylomicrons.
Fatty acids and monoglycerides are converted back into ______ within epithelial cells before being packaged into chylomicrons.
Match the hormones with their specific functions:
Match the hormones with their specific functions:
What occurs during the coagulation cascade?
What occurs during the coagulation cascade?
The Bohr effect describes how increased H+ and CO2 levels increase hemoglobin's affinity for O2.
The Bohr effect describes how increased H+ and CO2 levels increase hemoglobin's affinity for O2.
What is the percentage of RBCs in the blood called?
What is the percentage of RBCs in the blood called?
The _____ are responsible for mediating the immune response.
The _____ are responsible for mediating the immune response.
What is the role of bicarbonate in blood?
What is the role of bicarbonate in blood?
Which of the following statements about arteries is correct?
Which of the following statements about arteries is correct?
Veins are primarily responsible for gas and nutrient exchange.
Veins are primarily responsible for gas and nutrient exchange.
What regulates blood flow to individual tissues?
What regulates blood flow to individual tissues?
The site of gas, nutrient, and waste exchange occurs in the ______.
The site of gas, nutrient, and waste exchange occurs in the ______.
Match the circulation system to its description:
Match the circulation system to its description:
What is the primary purpose of baroreceptors?
What is the primary purpose of baroreceptors?
Resistance to blood flow is greater in larger blood vessels.
Resistance to blood flow is greater in larger blood vessels.
What condition can be caused by increased cardiac output?
What condition can be caused by increased cardiac output?
Oxygen and carbon dioxide can diffuse across the ______.
Oxygen and carbon dioxide can diffuse across the ______.
What is the typical structure of capillaries?
What is the typical structure of capillaries?
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Study Notes
Control of the Circulatory System
- Heart regulation involves the autonomic nervous system (ANS), hormones, and paracrines for smooth muscle adjustment.
- Sympathetic and parasympathetic systems controlled by the medulla influence heart activities.
- Vascular smooth muscle responds to local metabolic needs via paracrines and is regulated by sympathetic ANS and hormones like epinephrine.
Functions of the Lymphatic/Immune System
- Lymphatic system recirculates plasma lost from capillaries back into circulation via the thoracic duct, aided by one-way valves.
- Lymph nodes are crucial for filtering and destroying pathogens, housing macrophages and lymphocytes.
- Absorption of larger glycerides occurs in the small intestine, entering circulation through the thoracic duct.
Blood Composition
- Plasma composition primarily includes water, proteins, ions, and dissolved gases; volume regulated by kidneys.
- Erythrocytes (RBCs) lack nuclei and are produced in bone marrow; they contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport.
- Leukocytes (WBCs) act as immune mediators, while platelets and clotting factors play essential roles in hemostasis.
Mechanism of Clotting/Coagulation
- Clotting process starts with vasoconstriction, followed by platelet plug formation and coagulation cascade activation.
- Fibrinogen converts to fibrin, forming a clot primarily composed of platelets and fibrin.
Oxygen Transport by Blood
- Hemoglobin binds up to four O2 molecules through cooperative binding (sigmoidal curve).
- The Bohr Effect indicates reduced oxygen affinity in the presence of H+ and CO2.
CO2 Transport in Blood
- CO2 exists in solution or as bicarbonate (HCO3-) via equilibria with water and carbonic acid.
- Notably influenced by the parasympathetic nervous system, with modulation by the enteric nervous system.
Functions of the Liver
- Produces bile from cholesterol for lipid digestion and fat-soluble vitamin absorption.
- Regulates blood glucose via insulin (lowers) and glucagon/cortisol (raises).
- Performs detoxification, lipid metabolism, and production of plasma proteins, including albumin and clotting factors.
Functions of the Pancreas
- Produces digestive enzymes (amylase, lipase, proteases) activated in the duodenum.
- Secretes bicarbonate, maintaining a slightly basic pH in the duodenum.
- Endocrine function includes hormone production in Islets of Langerhans, regulating blood sugar via glucagon and insulin.
Vascular Structure and Function
- Arteries transport blood away from the heart at high pressure with no valves.
- Veins return blood to the heart, have very low pressure, and possess valves to prevent backflow.
- Arterioles regulate blood flow and resistance locally, influenced by metabolism and nervous controls.
Capillary Exchange
- Capillaries facilitate O2, CO2, nutrient, and waste exchange due to their thin walls and porosity.
- Exchange dynamics include diffusion and bulk flow of nutrients, WBCs, and water.
Small Intestine Functions
- Duodenum is primarily for digestion and absorption; jejunum/ileum specializes in nutrient uptake with microvilli.
- Food absorption processes utilize active transport for carbohydrates and proteins, while fats enter as chylomicrons.
- Enzyme production includes enterokinase for protease activation and brush border enzymes for final digestion.
- Bicarbonate from the pancreas neutralizes stomach acid in the duodenum.
Hormone Secretion in the Small Intestine
- Cholecystokinin (CCK) and secretin regulate digestive enzyme and bile release based on the presence of fatty acids and acid in the duodenum.
Functions of the Large Intestine
- Not detailed in the text, further information required.
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