Human Anatomy & Physiology Review graded A+

Human Anatomy & Physiology Review graded A+The gland that releases a hormone that follows diurnal rhythms Pineal Protection, reception of environmental stimuli, regulation of temperature are functions of the integumentary system What is a test of a digestive system organ? Bilirubin The result of all chemical and physical reactions in the body that are necessary to sustain life is called Metabolism Which structures in the skin give rise to finger prints? Papillae The fundamental unit of the nervous system is the Neuron Which body plane divides the body into equal portion? Midsagittal An example of a dorsal cavity is the dorsal cavity Multiple sclerosis is a disorder of the nervous system Osteochondritis is a disorder of the skeletal system A major cause of respiratory distress in infants and young children is Respiratory synctial virus Simple compounds are transformed by the body into complex compounds by process called Anabolism 00:02 01:08 The ability of oxygen to combine with this substance in the red blood cells increases the amount of oxygen that can be carried in the blood by up to 70 times Hemoglobin This is the master gland of the endocrine system Pituitary Elimination of waste products is a function of this body system Digestive Maintain electrolyte balance is a function of the urinary system Which body system produces blood cells? Skeletal Produce gametes, produce hormones and produce sex cells is functions of the reproductive system Female gametes are matured in the Ovaries Creatinine clearance is a test of the urinary system This gland produces 'fight of flight' hormones Adrenal Adrenal gland, pituitary gland and thyroid gland are apart of the Endocrine system Glomeruli are structures found in which system? Urinary The ability to repair and maintain itself to achieve 'steady state' describes what term? Homeostasis Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a test of which body system? Reproductive Infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) in premature infants is most often caused by a lack of surfactant The gallbladder stores Bile The rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test is a diagnostic test of which body system? Reproductive Afferent nerves is (are) part of the Peripheral nervous system Which gland is most active before birth and during childbirth? Thymus Renin is secreted by the Kidneys The skeletal muscle is under ___ control Voluntary Epididymis, prostate and vas deferens are structures part of the ___ ___ system male reproductive The abdominal cavity and the thoracic cavity is separated by the diaphragm Excessive growth hormone in adulthood can cause acromegaly ABGs is an abbreviation for a test of the Respiratory system Fungal culture is most likely a test for the integumentary system A hormone that increases metabolism is Thyroxine Farthest from the point of attachment Distal When you are facing someone in normal anatomic position, at which body plane are you looking? frontal The brain and spinal cord comprise the central nervous system The layer of the epidermis where mitosis occurs is the stratum germinativum Cystitis, renal failure and uremia are disorders of the urinary system The term for elevated blood sugar is hyperglycemia Erythropoietin is a hormone secreted by the Kidneys The layers of the skin containing blood vessels are ___ and ___ Dermis subcutaneous Producing heat, maintaining posture and providing movement are functions of the muscular system Hepatitis is inflammation of the Liver What infectious disease affecting the respiratory system is caused by mycobacterium? (TB) Tuberculosis Epithelial, keratinized and stratified describes the type of cells that make up the epidermis T4 and TSH are abbreviations for tests that measure the function of this gland thyroid The heart and lungs are located in this cavity Thoracic Growth hormone (GH) levels test the functioning of which gland? Pituitary The exchange of O2 and CO2 in the lungs takes place in the alveoli The Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas secretes Insulin The gallbladder is part of the digestive system Calcitonin level test the functioning of which glands? Thyroid Alkaline phosphatase is a laboratory test associated with the skeletal system Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is also called Vasopressin A person is having difficulty breathing. The term used to describe this condition is Dyspnea This body system is responsible for releasing hormones directly into the blood stream Endocrine Which of the body planes divides the body into upper and lower portions? Transverse. A disease in which the islets of Langerhans are unable to produce insulin is Diabetes mellitus type 1 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is test of the nervous system Which body system controls and coordinates the activities of all the other body systems? Nervous CK is a diagnostic test associated with the muscular system Impetigo is a disorder of the integumentary system The avascular layer of the skin is the epidermis Pancreatitis is a disorder of this system digestive Spermatozoa are male ___ Gametes Amylase and lipase are diagnostic tests associated with this system Digestive Wasting or decreasing in size of a muscle due to inactivity is called Atrophy