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What type of muscle cells are characterized by being multinucleated and having a striated appearance?

  • Smooth muscle cells
  • Fibroblast cells
  • Skeletal muscle cells (correct)
  • Cardiac muscle cells

What is the primary function of smooth muscle cells?

  • Control voluntary movements
  • Support skeletal structures
  • Aid in blood cell production
  • Facilitate involuntary movements (correct)

Which layer of the skin is responsible for sensory perception?

  • Dermis (correct)
  • Epidermis
  • Hypodermis
  • Subcutaneous layer

What is the primary role of the lymphatic system?

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What type of cells make up the cardiac muscle tissue?

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Which part of the integumentary system is responsible for producing sweat?

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What type of fluid do lymphatic vessels transport?

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Where do hair follicles reside in the integumentary system?

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What is the primary function of the digestive system?

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Which process occurs in the esophagus?

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What is chyme?

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What is the role of villi in the small intestine?

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Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

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What organ is responsible for storing and releasing bile?

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What is the function of the large intestine?

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Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart?

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What is the primary function of lymph nodes in the body?

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Which organ is responsible for filtering blood and removing old or damaged red blood cells?

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What role does the thymus play in the immune system?

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Which gland is known as the 'master gland' and regulates other endocrine glands?

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Which hormone is primarily produced by the pineal gland to regulate sleep-wake cycles?

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What is the function of growth hormone (GH) produced by the pituitary gland?

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Which of the following hormones regulates the activity of the adrenal glands?

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What is the primary role of hormones in the endocrine system?

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What is the primary function of the thyroid gland's hormones, T3 and T4?

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Which hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands?

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What role does cortisol play in the body's response to stress?

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Which hormone produced by the pancreas helps lower blood sugar levels?

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What is the main function of testosterone in males?

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Which of the following hormones is not produced by the adrenal glands?

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What effect does parathyroid hormone (PTH) have on bones?

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Which hormone primarily regulates salt and water balance in the body?

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What does the autonomic nervous system primarily control?

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Which neurotransmitter is primarily involved in mood regulation and appetite?

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What role do dendrites play in a neuron?

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Which part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

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What is the primary function of GABA in the nervous system?

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What are the main parts of a neuron?

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What is the primary function of aldosterone in the body?

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Which hormones are primarily responsible for the body's stress response?

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Which neurotransmitter is associated with motivation and reward?

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What role does insulin play in the body?

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What is the function of the somatic nervous system?

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What effect does glucagon have on blood sugar levels?

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Which two hormones are responsible for female sexual development and function?

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What is the main role of oxytocin during childbirth?

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Which part of the nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord?

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How does the peripheral nervous system differ from the central nervous system?

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Flashcards

Digestive System Function

Breaks down food for energy, growth, and repair.

Digestive System Parts

Mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder.

Peristalsis

Muscle contractions to move food through the digestive tract.

Small Intestine Absorption

Absorbs most nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream.

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Muscular System Function

Responsible for body movement and posture.

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Skeletal Muscle

Attached to bones; responsible for voluntary movements.

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Cardiac Muscle

Found in the heart; responsible for pumping blood.

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Smooth Muscle

Found in internal organs like stomach & intestines; responsible for controlled involuntary movements

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Skeletal Muscle Cells

Multinucleated cells with a striated appearance due to actin and myosin filament arrangement.

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Smooth Muscle Cells

Spindle-shaped cells with a single nucleus found in internal organs and blood vessels; involved in involuntary movements.

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Cardiac Muscle Cells

Striated, branched cells with a single nucleus, found in the heart and responsible for rhythmic contractions.

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Epidermis

Outermost layer of skin, composed mainly of keratinocytes.

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Dermis

Second layer of skin beneath the epidermis; composed of collagen, glands, and elastic fibers.

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Lymphatic Vessels

Thin-walled vessels that transport lymph, a fluid containing WBCs, throughout the body.

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Lymph Nodes

Part of the lymphatic system involved in filtering lymph and immune responses.

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Integumentary System Function

Protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with sensory perception.

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Lymph Node Function

Small, bean-shaped structures that filter lymph, removing bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances. They contain lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, to help fight infection.

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Spleen Function

The largest lymphatic organ, located in the upper left abdomen. It filters blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells, and fights infections.

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Thymus Function

A gland in the chest that plays a key role in the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infection.

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Bone Marrow Function

Spongy tissue inside bones that produces blood cells, including lymphocytes.

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What is the endocrine system?

A complex network of glands and organs that release hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various functions in the body.

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What are hormones?

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream and communicate with target cells and tissues.

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What is the pituitary gland?

The 'master gland' located at the base of the brain that regulates the activity of other endocrine glands by producing hormones like growth hormone, TSH, ACTH, and prolactin.

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What is the pineal gland?

A gland located in the center of the brain responsible for regulating the body's sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm) by producing melatonin.

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Thyroid Gland

Located in the neck, it produces hormones that regulate metabolism. These hormones are crucial for growth and development.

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Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)

Produced by the parathyroid glands in the neck, it regulates calcium levels in the body. It does this by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and increasing its absorption in the gut and kidneys.

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Adrenal Glands

Located on top of the kidneys, they produce hormones like cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrine, and norepinephrine, which help the body respond to stress and regulate metabolism and fluid balance.

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Cortisol

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps the body respond to stress. It increases blood sugar levels, suppresses the immune system, and promotes the breakdown of fat and protein for energy.

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Insulin

Produced by the pancreas, it helps regulate blood sugar levels by promoting the uptake of glucose by cells.

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Glucagon

Produced by the pancreas, it raises blood sugar levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

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Testosterone

A hormone produced by the testes, it plays a major role in male sexual development and function. It influences sex drives, bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of sperm.

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Estrogen & Progesterone

Hormones produced by the ovaries, they are key for female sexual development and function. They regulate the uterus and the menstrual cycle.

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Aldosterone

A hormone that regulates the balance of salt and water in the body by increasing the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys.

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Epinephrine and Norepinephrine

These hormones, also known as adrenaline and noradrenaline, prepare the body for 'fight or flight' by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

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Oxytocin

This hormone stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and promotes bonding between mothers and infants.

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Vasopressin (ADH)

A hormone that regulates water balance by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.

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What is the PNS?

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) is the part of the nervous system that connects the central nervous system (CNS) to the rest of the body.

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What does the Somatic NS control?

The Somatic Nervous System controls voluntary movements and sensations, like walking, talking, and feeling a touch.

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What does the Autonomic NS control?

The Autonomic Nervous System controls involuntary functions like heart rate, breathing, and digestion.

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What is the Sympathetic NS?

The Sympathetic Nervous System is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response, triggered by stress or danger.

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What is the Parasympathetic NS?

The Parasympathetic Nervous System is responsible for the 'rest and digest' response, promoting relaxation and energy conservation.

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Name the three parts of a neuron

The three main parts of a neuron are the cell body, dendrites, and axon.

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What is a synapse?

A synapse is the junction between two neurons where chemical neurotransmitters are released from one neuron and bind to receptors on another.

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What is the function of dopamine?

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter involved in movement, motivation, and reward.

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Study Notes

Digestive System

  • Function: breaks down food into absorbable components for energy, growth, and repair
  • Parts: mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, anus, liver, pancreas, appendix, gallbladder
  • Processes:
    • Mouth: chewing and mixing with saliva
    • Esophagus: peristalsis (muscle contractions) to move food to stomach
    • Stomach: mixing with gastric juices (hydrochloric acid and enzymes) to break down proteins
    • Small intestine: primary absorption of nutrients
    • Large intestine: absorbs water and forms feces
    • Rectum and Anus: eliminate feces

Muscular System

  • Function: responsible for body movement and posture
  • Types:
    • Skeletal: attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movements such as walking, jumping, lifting weights. These muscles are multinucleated and striated
    • Cardiac: found in the heart, responsible for rhythmic contractions to pump blood. The cells are also striated, branched and have a single nucleus.
    • Smooth: found in walls of internal organs (e.g., stomach, intestines, blood vessels). Responsible for involuntary movements such as digestion and blood flow; these cells are spindle-shaped and have a single nucleus.

Integumentary System

  • Function: protects the body from external damage, regulates temperature, helps with sensory perception.
  • Three Layers:
    • Epidermis: outermost layer, composed of keratinocytes
    • Dermis: second layer, composed of collagen, glands, and elastic fibers
    • Hypodermis (subcutaneous layer): contains fat and connective tissues
  • Key parts include hair, nails, sweat glands, oil glands, and mammary glands

Lymphatic System

  • Function: maintains fluid balance, removes waste and foreign substances, defends against infection and disease
  • Parts:
    • Lymphatic vessels: transport lymph (clear fluid containing white blood cells)
    • Lymph nodes: filter lymph, removing bacteria, viruses
    • Spleen: filters blood, removes old red blood cells, fights infections
    • Thymus: plays a role in the development and maturation of T-lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell)
    • Bone marrow: produces blood cells, including lymphocytes

Endocrine System

  • Function: network of glands and organs that secrete hormones into bloodstream to regulate physiological processes
  • Glands and their functions:
    • Pineal Gland: produces melatonin, regulating sleep-wake cycle
    • Pituitary Gland: "master gland", controls other endocrine glands (Growth hormone, Thyroid-stimulating hormone, Adrenocorticotropic hormone, Prolactin)
    • Thyroid Gland: regulates metabolism (Thyroxine, Triiodothyronine)
    • Parathyroid Glands: regulates calcium levels (Parathyroid hormone)
    • Adrenal Glands: responds to stress and regulates metabolism (Cortisol, Aldosterone, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine)
    • Pancreas: regulates blood sugar (Insulin, Glucagon)
    • Gonads (testes and ovaries): produce sex hormones (Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone)

Nervous System

  • Function: complex network of nerves and neurons that controls and coordinates body functions and maintains homeostasis
  • Two Main Parts:
    • Central Nervous System (CNS): brain and spinal cord
      • Brain: command center for bodily functions (movement, sensation, emotion, thought)
      • Spinal Cord: long, tubular structure that carries messages between the brain and rest of body.
    • Peripheral Nervous System (PNS): all nerves and ganglia outside of CNS
      • Somatic nervous system: controls voluntary movements and sensations
      • Autonomic nervous system: controls involuntary functions (heart rate, breathing, digestion)
        • Parasympathetic: "rest and digest" response
        • Sympathetic: "fight or flight" response
  • Key parts include neurons, neurotransmitters (e.g., acetylcholine, dopamine, serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, glutamate).

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