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Human Body Exam3

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What makes up the upper tract of the respiratory system? Upper tract- nose, pharynx (nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx) & larynx
What makes up the lower tract of the respiratory system? Lower tract-trachea, bronchial tree & lungs
Function of mucus Air purification mechanism that traps inhaled irritants such as dust and pollen, etc., movement is controlled by the ciliary escalator
Function of the respiratory system Through the process of pulmonary ventilation, the respiratory system ensures that oxygen is supplied to the blood, through the capillaries on the alveoli and carbon dioxide is removed from the body's cells
Organs of the respiratory system nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi and lungs
Respiratory control Center The brainstem (pons & medulla)
Diffusion The mode for gas exchange that occurs through inhalation and expiration
Tonsils formed ring of lymphoid tissue around the throat Pharyngeal tonsils and openings of auditory tubes open into the nasopharynx Lingual and palatine tonsils found in the oropharynx tonsillitis- inflammation of the tonsils
Larynx Located below the pharynx, also called the voice box (glottis is the space between the cords) Nine pieces of cartilage form framework -Thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple) is the largest Epiglottis partially covers opening into the larynx
Upper Respiratory disorders Rhinitis, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis deviated septum, epitaxis
Pulmonary Volumes Tidal Volume, Vital Capacity, Expiratory Reserve Volume, Inspiratory Reserve Volume, Residual Volume *review definitions as well
Lower Respiratory disorders Bronchitis, Pneumonia
Treating genetic diseases Most current treatments for genetic diseases are based on relieving or avoiding symptoms rather than attempting a cure
Genetics -the scientific study of biological inheritance -certain inherited traits can produce diseases, such as malignant hyperthermia (a disease causing hyperthermia and muscle rigidity when exposed to certain anesthetics)
Sex Linked traits The large X chromosome (female chromosome) contains genes for female sexual characteristics The small y chromosome (male chromosome) contains only genes for male sexual characteristics
Chromosomal Diseases -result from chromosome breakage or from nondisjunction ( failure of a chromosome pair to separate during gamete formation) -ex: Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome) -can be detected utilizing a karyotype
Single Gene diseases Cystic Fibrosis
Gene Therapy manipulates genes to cure genetic problems, began with children who had Adenosine Deminase (ADA) deficiency
Heart Chambers Two upper chambers- atria (receive blood) Two lower chambers-ventricles (dispense blood)
Heart Action Systole-contraction of the heart Diastole-relaxation of the heart
Types of Blood Vessels Arteries & arterioles- carry blood away from the heart and toward the capillaries Capillaries- carry blood from the arterioles to the venules Veins & venules- carry blood toward the heart and away from the capillaries
Heart Valves Keep blood flowing through the heart, preventing backflow
Fluid Compartments Plasma Interstitial fluid intracellular fluid perioneal fluid
Lymphatic System Contains the lymphatic fluid (lymph), lymphatic vessels and many lymph organs (lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, spleen) -
Lymphoma malignant tumor of the lymph nodes, 2 types 1.Hodgkin disease and non-Hodgkin lymphoma -both types cause painless enlargement of the lymph nodes, can spread to other body areas
Spleen -largest lymphoid organ in the RUQ, acts as a blood and monocyte reservoir as well as providing phagocytosis of bacteria and old RBCs
Immune System protects the body from pathological bacteria, foreign tissue cells and cancerous cells -made up of defensive cells & molecules by 2 main strategies 1. Innate (nonspecific) defenses 2. Adaptive (specific) defenses
Innate Immunity -born with it (no prior exposure needed), also called nonspecific immunity because it includes mechanisms that act generally against any type of damage or threatening agent
Adaptive Immunity -also called specific immunity because it responds to particular antigens to which it has been exposed
Types of Adaptive Immunity Natural - exposure to the agent is not deliberate -includes active & passive immunity Artifical-exposure to the agent is deliberate
T-Cells -agents of adaptive immunity that produce a cell-mediated immunity
Renal Hormones Aldosterone- a mineralcorticoid that causes sodium to increase and potassium to decrease Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)- decreasing the amount of urine output
Urinary Disorders Retention Incontinence Cystitis Anuria
Parts of the Kidney Renal cortex, glomerulus, Bowman capsule, Proximal & Distal convoluted tubules
Renal function - organs in maintaining homeostasis -most effective regulator of pH -
Thermoregulation -loss of heat from the body can occur through radiation, conduction, evaporation, convection -inability to regulate body temperature can cause hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat stroke (sunstroke)
Scurvy a disease caused by severe lack of vitamins in the body
Parts of the Tooth Crown, Neck, root
Metabolism Total Metabolic Rate Basal Metabolic Rate
Parts of the colon Ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid segments
Mechanical Digestion Begins in the mouth, also known as mastication
Nutrition energy yieldling nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are ingested and assimilated into the body -includes the processes of metabolism, catabolism, anabolism
Alimentary canal involved in the digestion & absorption of nutrients -made up of 4 layers-mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa
Small Intestine divided into 3 areas called the jejunum, ileum and duodenum
Food pathway After chewing food into a bolus, it passes through the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and duodenum
Eating Disorders Anorexia & Bulemia
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