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What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone?
What is the primary function of the thyroid hormone?
What condition results from excessive growth hormone production in adults?
What condition results from excessive growth hormone production in adults?
Which two hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?
Which two hormones are released by the posterior pituitary?
Which mineral is essential for thyroid gland function?
Which mineral is essential for thyroid gland function?
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What is the primary digestive enzyme produced in the stomach?
What is the primary digestive enzyme produced in the stomach?
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Which part of the small intestine primarily receives bile and pancreatic enzymes?
Which part of the small intestine primarily receives bile and pancreatic enzymes?
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What is the function of the corpus luteum after ovulation?
What is the function of the corpus luteum after ovulation?
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Which gland regulates circadian rhythms in the body?
Which gland regulates circadian rhythms in the body?
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Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles?
Which part of the kidney contains the renal corpuscles?
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What is the main function of the renal capsule?
What is the main function of the renal capsule?
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The indentation on the kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter is called?
The indentation on the kidney where blood vessels and nerves enter is called?
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The cone-shaped structures in the medulla are called?
The cone-shaped structures in the medulla are called?
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Which structure narrows to form the ureter?
Which structure narrows to form the ureter?
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What is the flow of filtrate through the nephron?
What is the flow of filtrate through the nephron?
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Juxtamedullary nephrons are specialized for?
Juxtamedullary nephrons are specialized for?
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What is the primary trigger for the release of renin by the kidneys?
What is the primary trigger for the release of renin by the kidneys?
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What is the primary function of the liver?
What is the primary function of the liver?
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Which hormone triggers ovulation in females?
Which hormone triggers ovulation in females?
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Which structure in the male reproductive system is responsible for sperm maturation?
Which structure in the male reproductive system is responsible for sperm maturation?
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What is the main outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the main outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
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What do erythropoietin (EPO) primarily stimulate?
What do erythropoietin (EPO) primarily stimulate?
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Where does the majority of water reabsorption take place in the digestive tract?
Where does the majority of water reabsorption take place in the digestive tract?
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Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
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Which gland produces melatonin?
Which gland produces melatonin?
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Which layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation?
Which layer of the uterus is shed during menstruation?
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The hormone responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys is:
The hormone responsible for increasing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys is:
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What is the role of the corpus luteum during pregnancy?
What is the role of the corpus luteum during pregnancy?
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In meiosis, how many haploid cells are produced?
In meiosis, how many haploid cells are produced?
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Which hormone promotes digestive secretions?
Which hormone promotes digestive secretions?
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What is the primary effect of ADH on the kidneys?
What is the primary effect of ADH on the kidneys?
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Which hormone is secreted in response to high blood pressure?
Which hormone is secreted in response to high blood pressure?
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Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?
Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood?
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What triggers the secretion of ANH by the heart?
What triggers the secretion of ANH by the heart?
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The anterior pituitary gland is primarily controlled by which factor?
The anterior pituitary gland is primarily controlled by which factor?
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What is the primary role of TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)?
What is the primary role of TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)?
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A goiter can result from which condition?
A goiter can result from which condition?
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Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
Which structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
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Which enzyme produced by the pancreas is responsible for carbohydrate digestion?
Which enzyme produced by the pancreas is responsible for carbohydrate digestion?
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What is the primary function of bile in digestion?
What is the primary function of bile in digestion?
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Which hormone stimulates milk production in females?
Which hormone stimulates milk production in females?
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What is the main function of the stomach?
What is the main function of the stomach?
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Which male reproductive organ is responsible for sperm production?
Which male reproductive organ is responsible for sperm production?
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Fertilization typically occurs in which part of the female reproductive system?
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Study Notes
Kidney Anatomy and Function
- Renal Corpuscle Location: Situated in the renal cortex.
- Renal Capsule Function: Provides protection and acts as a barrier.
- Hilum Definition: Indentation where blood vessels and nerves enter the kidney.
- Renal Pyramids: Cone-shaped structures in the renal medulla.
- Renal Pelvis Function: Narrowing structure that forms the ureter.
- Filtrate Flow in Nephron: Renal corpuscle → Proximal convoluted tubule → Loop of Henle.
- Juxtamedullary Nephrons: Specialized for water conservation.
- Macula Densa Function: Monitors filtrate concentration in the distal tubule.
- ADH Function: Directly increases water reabsorption in collecting ducts.
- Renin Secretion Source: Juxtaglomerular cells.
- Renin Release Trigger: Low blood pressure.
- Angiotensin II Effects (Except): Decreased ADH release.
- Hormone Decreasing Sodium Reabsorption: ANH (Atrial Natriuretic Hormone).
- ADH Secretion Site: Posterior pituitary gland.
- Aldosterone Target: Primarily the distal convoluted tubule.
- Primary Effect of ADH: Increase water reabsorption.
- High Blood Pressure Hormone: ANH (Atrial Natriuretic Hormone).
- Calcium Regulation Hormone: Calcitonin.
Hormonal Regulation (RAAS, ADH, ANH)
- Renin Release Trigger (Primary): Low blood pressure.
- Angiotensin II Effect (All Except): Decreased ADH release.
- Sodium Reabsorption Reduction Hormone: ANH (Atrial Natriuretic Hormone).
- ADH Secretion Source: Posterior Pituitary Gland.
- Aldosterone Target (Primary): Distal Convoluted Tubule.
- ADH Effect on Kidneys (Principal): Increases water reabsorption.
Pituitary and Thyroid Gland Functions
- Anterior Pituitary Control: Hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones.
- Milk Production Hormone: Prolactin.
- TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) Function: Controls thyroid hormone secretion.
- Goiter Causes: Lack of iodine in the diet, hyperthyroidism, and overproduction of TSH.
- Circadian Rhythm Hormone: Melatonin.
Digestive System Anatomy and Functions
- Small Intestine Function: Nutrient absorption.
- Primary Nutrient Absorption Site: Jejunum.
- Liver Bile Duct: Common hepatic duct.
- Large Intestine Function: Water and feces formation.
- Carbohydrate Digestion Enzyme (Pancreas): Amylase.
- Food Trachea Prevention Mechanism: Epiglottis.
- Stomach Food Entry Regulation: Cardiac sphincter.
- Hydrochloric Acid Secretion Cells: Parietal cells.
- Bile Function: Emulsifies fats.
- Appendix Attachment: Cecum.
Reproductive System and Hormones
- Sperm Production Organ: Testes.
- Female Secondary Sexual Characteristics Hormone: Estrogen.
- Fertilization Site: Fallopian tube.
- Childbirth Contraction Hormone: Oxytocin.
- Vasectomy Location: Ductus deferens (vas deferens).
- Small Intestine Enzyme Location: Brush Border.
- Large Intestine Right Side Section: Ascending Colon.
- Hepatic Portal Vein Function: Carries nutrients-rich blood from intestines to liver.
- Protein Digesting Enzyme: Pepsin.
- Stomach Function: Store, churn food to create chyme.
- Stomach Lining Protection: Mucus.
- Bile Production Organ: Liver.
- Jejunum Function: Absorption of nutrients.
- Majority of Water Reabsorption Location: Large intestine.
- Lactose Breakdown Products: Glucose and galactose.
- Luteal Phase Hormone: Progesterone.
- Sperm Maturation Site: Epididymis.
- Ovulation Hormone: LH.
- Menstrual Shedding Layer: Endometrium.
- Fructose Producing Gland: Seminal vesicle.
- Testosterone Production Cells: Interstitial cells (Leydig cells).
- Fertilization Result: Zygote.
- Corpus Luteum Function (Until): Placenta takes over.
- Spermatogenesis Location: Seminiferous tubules.
- Follicle Maturation Hormone: FSH.
- Meiosis Product(s): Four haploid cells.
- Genetic Diversity Meiosis Process: Crossing over.
- Erythropoietin Target: Red blood cells.
- Meissner's Plexus Control: Gut movement and digestive secretions.
- Myenteric Plexus Control: Rhythmic contractions of the gut.
- Hirschsprung Disease Cause: Congenital absence of Meissner and myenteric plexuses.
- Erythropoietin Function (Primary): Stimulate red blood cell production.
- Hepatic Portal Triad (Except): Hepatic vein.
- Adrenal Cortex Hormone: Cortisol.
- Melatonin Producing Gland: Pineal gland.
Additional Topics
- Kidney Filtration Site: Renal Corpuscle.
- Glomerulus Surround: Bowman's Capsule.
- Descending Loop Permeability: Water.
- Renin Secretion Trigger: Low blood pressure.
- Primary Water/Nutrient Reabsorption: Proximal Convoluted Tubule.
- Renal Papilla Drain: Minor Calyces.
- Thin Wall Segment: Loop of Henle.
- Sodium Reabsorption Hormone: Aldosterone.
- Ureter Formation Structure: Renal Pelvis.
- Renal Columns Origin: Renal Cortex.
- RAAS Activation Trigger: Low blood pressure.
- Vasoconstriction Hormone: Angiotensin II.
- ANH Ion Excretion Promotion: Sodium.
- ADH Target in Kidneys: Collecting Duct.
- Urine Output Decrease Hormone: ADH.
- Growth/Metabolism Hormone: Thyroid Hormone.
- Adult GH Overproduction Condition: Acromegaly.
- Posterior Pituitary Hormones: Oxytocin and ADH.
- Thyroid Function Mineral: Iodine.
- Low Thyroid Hormone Condition: Decreased metabolism.
- Stomach Primary Digestive Enzyme: Pepsin.
- Main Digestive Enzyme Producer: Pancreas.
- Bile/Enzyme Recipient in Small Intestine: Duodenum.
- Small Intestine Absorption Lining Feature: Villi.
- Stomach Acid Neutralization: Bicarbonate.
- Corpus Luteum Hormone: Progesterone.
- Labor Initiation Hormone: Oxytocin.
- Alkaline Fluid Producer: Bulbourethral gland.
- Female Reproductive Cell: Oocyte.
- Ovulation Trigger Hormone: LH.
- Circadian Rhythm Regulator: Pineal gland.
- Glucagon Function: Increase glucose levels.
- Haploid Gamete Process: Meiosis.
- Epinephrine/Norepinephrine Source: Adrenal Medulla.
- Insulin Producing Cells: Beta cells.
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