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What is the primary function of bile in digestion?

  • To digest proteins
  • To neutralize acids
  • To absorb nutrients
  • To emulsify fats (correct)

The liver is located on the left side of the body.

False (B)

What hormones does the pancreas produce?

Insulin and glucagon

The gallbladder stores bile that backs up the ________ duct.

<p>cystic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs with their primary functions:

<p>Pancreas = Produces insulin and glucagon Liver = Produces bile Gallbladder = Stores bile Mouth = Initiates mechanical and chemical digestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pancreatic enzymes is correct?

<p>They are secreted into the duodenum. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Salivary amylase begins the chemical digestion of proteins in the mouth.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the falciform ligament?

<p>Suspends the liver from the diaphragm and abdominal wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females?

<p>Luteinizing hormone (LH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The posterior pituitary produces peptide hormones.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)?

<p>To cause the kidneys to reabsorb more water, decreasing urine volume and increasing blood volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thyroid hormone is often referred to as the body’s major metabolic hormone, known as __________.

<p>T3 and T4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thyroid gland located in the human body?

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Most triiodothyronine (T3) is produced directly by the thyroid gland.

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What is the role of calcitonin in the body?

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What type of nephrons are primarily located in the cortex of the kidney?

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The loop of Henle is located before the proximal convoluted tubule.

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What is the primary function of the ureters?

<p>To carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _____ arterioles supply blood to the glomerulus.

<p>afferent</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature prevents urine from flowing back into the ureters?

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The urinary bladder is a rigid structure that cannot expand.

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What is the diameter of the ureters?

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Match the following parts of the nephron with their functions:

<p>Proximal convoluted tubule = Reabsorption of nutrients Loop of Henle = Concentration of urine Distal convoluted tubule = Regulation of potassium and sodium Collecting duct = Final concentration of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is primarily responsible for decreasing blood calcium levels?

<p>Calcitonin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to decrease blood levels of calcium.

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Where are the parathyroid glands located?

<p>On the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The adrenal cortex produces three major groups of _____ hormones.

<p>steroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following adrenal hormones with their primary roles:

<p>Aldosterone = Regulates sodium and potassium content in blood Cortisol = Increases blood glucose levels during stress ANP = Reduces blood volume and pressure Parathyroid hormone = Increases blood calcium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is false regarding glucocorticoids?

<p>They decrease blood glucose levels. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mineralocorticoids help regulate the concentration of calcium in the blood.

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What enzyme triggers the release of aldosterone when blood pressure drops?

<p>Renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is primarily secreted by the pineal gland?

<p>Melatonin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The thymus gland increases in size throughout adulthood.

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What group of white blood cells does the thymus gland help develop?

<p>T-lymphocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is responsible for the cyclic changes in the uterine lining.

<p>estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following glands with their respective hormones:

<p>Pineal Gland = Melatonin Thymus Gland = Thymosin Ovaries = Estrogen Testes = Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thymus gland located?

<p>In the upper thorax, posterior to the sternum (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The testes are located inside the pelvic cavity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The male sex hormone most prominently produced by the testes is _______.

<p>testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating puberty in males?

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Cortisol is responsible solely for stress response in the body.

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What is the hormone that regulates sleepiness and is influenced by darkness?

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The hormone responsible for increasing muscle mass and facial hair in males is ________.

<p>testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each hormone with its primary function:

<p>Testosterone = Development of male characteristics Cortisol = Stress regulation Melatonin = Sleep regulation Prolactin = Milk production</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which time of day does melatonin typically increase?

<p>Evening (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The growth hormone is secreted mainly during waking hours.

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What is one effect of cortisol on the body?

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Flashcards

Pancreatic Enzyme Secretion

The pancreas releases enzymes into the duodenum in an alkaline fluid to neutralize acidic chyme from the stomach.

Pancreas: Endocrine Function

The pancreas produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels.

Liver Location

The liver is the largest gland, located under the diaphragm, slightly to the right side.

Liver: Falciform Ligament

The liver has four lobes and is suspended by a delicate mesentery cord called the falciform ligament.

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Liver's Digestive Function

The liver's main digestive function is to produce bile.

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Bile's Role

Bile emulsifies fats by breaking large fat globules into smaller ones, increasing surface area for digestion.

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Gallbladder: Bile Storage

The gallbladder stores bile, concentrating it by removing water.

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Cystic Duct: Bile Pathway

Bile backs up the cystic duct and enters the gallbladder when food digestion is not occurring.

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LH hormone function in females

LH triggers ovulation, causing an egg to be released from the ovary. It also stimulates the ruptured follicle to produce progesterone and estrogen.

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LH hormone function in males

LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the interstitial cells in the testes.

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What does the posterior pituitary do?

The posterior pituitary acts as a storage area for hormones produced by neurons in the hypothalamus. It does not produce these hormones itself.

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Oxytocin function

Oxytocin is released during childbirth, nursing, and sexual relations. It stimulates uterine contractions during labor and breastfeeding, as well as milk ejection.

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ADH function

ADH regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, decreasing urine output and increasing blood volume. It also constricts arterioles, raising blood pressure.

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What is the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is a hormone-producing gland located at the base of the throat. It consists of two lobes joined by an isthmus.

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What are the thyroid hormones?

Thyroid hormones are iodine-containing hormones that regulate metabolism. The two main hormones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

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What is the function of thyroid hormone?

Thyroid hormone controls the rate of glucose burning, converting it to body heat and energy. It is also essential for tissue growth and development.

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Calcitonin's Role

Calcitonin, a hormone produced by parafollicular cells in the thyroid, lowers blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposition in bones.

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid glands and increases blood calcium levels, opposing the effects of calcitonin.

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Adrenal Cortex Hormones

The adrenal cortex produces three major groups of steroid hormones: mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids, and sex hormones.

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Aldosterone: Mineralocorticoid

Aldosterone, a mineralocorticoid, regulates sodium and potassium levels in the blood, influencing water and electrolyte balance.

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Renin's Role in Aldosterone Release

Renin, an enzyme released by the kidneys when blood pressure drops, triggers a series of reactions that lead to aldosterone release.

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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) Effect

Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) inhibits aldosterone release, helping to reduce blood volume and blood pressure.

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Glucocorticoid Function

Glucocorticoids, like cortisol, promote normal metabolism and help the body resist stress by increasing blood sugar levels.

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Glucocorticoids and Inflammation

Glucocorticoids reduce inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandins, molecules involved in pain signaling.

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Pineal Gland Location

The pineal gland is located in the third ventricle of the brain, hanging from its roof.

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Melatonin: Sleep Trigger

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland, its levels peak at night, promoting sleep.

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Thymus Gland Location

The thymus gland is located in the upper chest, behind the breastbone.

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Thymosin's Role

Thymosin, produced by the thymus, is crucial for developing a specific type of white blood cell (T cells), important for the immune system.

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Gonads: Sex Hormone Production

Both male and female gonads produce sex hormones, similar to those produced by the adrenal cortex, but in different amounts.

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Ovaries: Female Sex Hormones

Ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, influencing female sexual development and the menstrual cycle.

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Estrogen's Effects

Estrogen is responsible for female sexual characteristics at puberty and, along with progesterone, promotes breast development and the menstrual cycle.

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Testes: Male Sex Hormones

The testes, located in the scrotum, produce male sex hormones, termed androgens, with testosterone being the most important.

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Testosterone: The Male Hormone

A hormone primarily responsible for causing puberty in males, leading to changes like deepening voice, facial hair growth, and muscle mass increase.

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Cortisol: The Stress Hormone

A hormone that helps the body respond to stress, regulating blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Maintaining healthy cortisol levels is important for preventing hypertension and high cholesterol.

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Melatonin: The Sleep Hormone

This hormone regulates sleep cycles. Its levels increase in darkness, making you feel sleepy at night.

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Growth Hormone: Growth Enhancer

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, it plays a role in growth and development. Its levels are highest during sleep.

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Prolactin: The Milk Hormone

This hormone enables breast milk production in females after childbirth.

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What is the role of testosterone in males?

Testosterone is the primary hormone responsible for causing puberty in males, leading to changes like deepening voice, facial hair growth, and muscle mass increase.

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What is the function of cortisol in our bodies?

Cortisol is a stress hormone that helps the body respond to stressful situations, regulates blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Maintaining healthy cortisol levels is important for preventing hypertension and high cholesterol.

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How does melatonin affect our sleep patterns?

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. Its levels increase in darkness, making you feel sleepy at night.

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Podocyte Foot Processes

Long, branching processes of podocytes that intertwine and cling to the glomerulus, forming a filtration barrier.

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Collecting Duct

The final part of the nephron, receiving urine from many nephrons and transporting it to the renal pelvis.

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Proximal Convoluted Tubule

The segment of the nephron closest to the glomerular capsule, where most reabsorption of water and nutrients occurs.

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Loop of Henle

The hairpin-shaped loop in the nephron that plays a crucial role in concentrating urine.

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Distal Convoluted Tubule

The portion of the nephron following the loop of Henle, where further fine-tuning of urine composition takes place.

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Cortical Nephrons

The most common type of nephron, located primarily within the cortex of the kidney.

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Juxtamedullary Nephrons

Special nephrons located near the cortex-medullary junction, with loops of Henle extending deep into the medulla.

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Afferent Arteriole

The blood vessel that brings blood into the glomerulus, acting as its 'feeder vessel'.

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Efferent Arteriole

The blood vessel that carries blood away from the glomerulus after filtration.

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Peritubular Capillaries

Capillaries surrounding the renal tubules, involved in reabsorption and secretion.

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Ureters: Function

Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder via peristaltic contractions of smooth muscle.

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Urinary Bladder: Location

A muscular sac located retroperitoneally in the pelvis, posterior to the symphysis pubis.

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What does the urinary bladder do?

Stores urine temporarily, allowing controlled release via the urethra.

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Study Notes

Digestive System Anatomy and Physiology

  • The digestive system is a series of organs that process food and absorb nutrients.
  • Ingestion: is the voluntary process of placing food in the mouth.
  • Propulsion: moves food through the digestive tract, often by peristalsis.
  • Mechanical digestion: physically breaks down food into smaller pieces.
  • Chemical digestion: breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones using enzymes.
  • Absorption: moves digested nutrients from the digestive tract into the blood or lymph.
  • Defecation: eliminates undigested food from the body.

Anatomy of the Digestive System

  • The alimentary canal is a continuous tube that carries food through the body.
  • Mouth: The first part of the alimentary canal contains lips, cheeks, palate, uvula, and tongue.
  • Pharynx: The pharynx is the passageway for food, liquids, and air; it consists of the oropharynx and laryngopharynx.
  • Esophagus: Food is moved from the pharynx to the stomach through the esophagus.
  • Stomach: The stomach is an expandable organ where chemical and mechanical digestion occurs. Food is stored in the stomach.
  • Small intestine: The first segment of the small intestine is the duodenum, followed by the jejunum and ileum, is where most chemical digestion and absorption takes place.
  • Large intestine: The large intestine, composed of the cecum, appendix, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid) rectum, and anal canal, absorbs water and electrolytes and forms feces.
  • Accessory digestive organs: The accessory digestive organs include teeth, salivary glands, liver, pancreas and gallbladder.

Tooth Anatomy

  • Teeth tear and grind food to break it down into smaller fragments.
  • Deciduous (baby) teeth: First set of teeth.
  • Permanent teeth: Second set of teeth replace deciduous teeth.
  • Incisors: For cutting food.
  • Canines: For tearing and piercing food.
  • Premolars and molars: For grinding food.
  • Crown: The exposed part of the tooth above the gum.
  • Enamel: The hardest substance in the body, made of calcium salts.
  • Dentin: Bone-like material, which underlies enamel.
  • Pulp cavity: Contains connective tissue, blood vessels, and nerves.
  • Root canal: The continuation of the pulp cavity into the root of the tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels.

Salivary Glands

  • Salivary glands produce saliva.
  • Saliva: contains mucus and an enzyme (salivary amylase) that starts the digestion of starch.
  • Parotid glands: Lie anterior to the ears.
  • Submandibular glands: Empty secretions into the floor of the mouth.
  • Sublingual glands: Empty secretions into the floor of the mouth.

Pancreas

  • The pancreas produces enzymes to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The pancreas also produces hormones (insulin and glucagon) to regulate blood sugar.
  • Pancreatic enzymes: aids in chemical digestion.
  • Islets of Langerhans: A group of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones.
  • Insulin: lowers blood sugar.
  • Glucagon: raises blood sugar.

Liver

  • The liver is the largest gland in the body.
  • Functions: The liver produces bile, which aids in the digestion of fats. Filters blood. Makes proteins.
  • Bile: Aids in fat digestion.
  • Gallbladder: Stores bile for later use.
  • Hepatopancreatic ampulla and sphincter: An area where the pancreatic duct and bile duct unite before entering the duodenum.

Physiology of the Digestive System

  • Ingesting food.
  • Mechanically and chemically breaking food down into smaller components.
  • Absorbing nutrients into the body.
  • Eliminating waste products from the body.

Small and Large Intestine

  • Small intestine: major site of digestion and absorption.
  • Large intestine: absorbs water and electrolytes from the undigested materials; forms feces; and eliminates waste products.
  • Villi and microvilli: increases surface area available for absorption inside small intestine.

Urinary System

  • Kidneys: filter blood and produce urine.
  • Ureters: transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
  • Urinary bladder: stores urine.
  • Urethra: carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
  • Glomerular filtration: Initial process of filtering blood.
  • Tubular reabsorption: reclaiming valuable substances from filtrate.
  • Tubular secretion: Secretion of ions, acids, and other waste products into the filtrate for removal.
  • Nephrons: Functional and structural unit within the kidney.
  • Renal Pelvis: funnel structure where the collecting ducts converge to channel urine into the ureter.

Endocrine System

  • The endocrine system is involved in regulating various bodily functions via hormones and glands.
  • Hormones: chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, which act on specific target cells or tissues.
  • Hypothalamus An important center for hormone production and release, and also for the autonomic nervous system.
  • Pituitary gland: controls the activity of other endocrine glands.
  • Thyroid gland: regulates metabolism.
  • Parathyroid glands: controls calcium levels.
  • Adrenal glands**: manage stress response and electrolyte balance.
  • Pancreas: regulates blood glucose levels.
  • Gonads (testes/ovaries): regulate sexual development and reproduction.
  • Pineal gland: regulates sleep-wake cycles.
  • Hormones of the anterior pituitary: Growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin (PRL)
  • Hormones of the posterior pituitary: Oxytocin, antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
  • Hormones of the adrenal cortex: Mineralocorticoids (aldosterone), glucocorticoids (cortisol), adrenal androgen
  • Hormones of the adrenal medulla: Catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine)
  • Pancreatic Hormones: Insulin, glucagon

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