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Term
Smooth ER is involved in the synthesis of ______ and the process of
Definition
Lipids and detoxification.
Term
Na/K+ pump puts out 3 _____ ions for every 2 _____ ions it brings in.
Definition
3 Na+ for every 2 K+ it brings in.
Term
Cofactors do what to enzyme reactions?
Definition
They catalyze them! By making the substrate more readily able to bind to the enzyme.
Term
An Apoenzyme is an enzyme ______ its cofactor.
Definition
WITHOUT and is catalytically inactive
Term
A Holoenzyme ______ its cofactor
Definition
HAS and is catalytically active.
Term
Allosteric enzymes have _______ active sites.
Definition
More than one.
Term
Allosteric enzymes have regulators called ______ and ________
Definition
Allosteric inhibitors and activators
Term
Zymogens are _______
Definition
inactive forms of enzymes. Once cleaved them become active. Pepsinogen, Trysinogen, and Chymotrypsinogen are examples.
Term
Catabolic processes ______ NAD+, NADP+, and FAD and _______ energy.
Definition
REDUCE, and give off energy.
Term
Anabolic processes ______ NADH, NADPH, and FADH2 and they _______ energy.
Definition
OXIDiZE, and require energy to continue.
Term
NAD+, NADP+, and FAD are all _____-_______ molecules in the electron transport chain.
Definition
Electron-carrying.
Term
1 Glucose molecule yields ___ Pyruvates and __ ATPs during ______
Definition
2 and 2

GLYCOLYSIS.
Term
Anaerobic respiration reduces the 2 Pyruvate from Glycolysis in the process known as ______
Definition
Fermentation
Term
Aerobic respiration of Pyruvate from Glycolysis produces _____ ATP
Definition
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Term
Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the _________ in the ___________
Definition
Electron transport chain; Mitochondria.
Term
First phase of cell reproduction: _____
Definition
Interphase (Includes G1, S, G2)
Term
Last phase of cell Reproduction is ____
Which includes _____ ______ _______ and ______
Definition
Mitosis.
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase.
Term
In S phase _______ replicate into ______ _______
Definition
Chromosomes, sister chromatids.
Term
Meiosis consists of
Definition
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase I, Then P, M, A, T II.
Term
Sperm Production: SEVEN UP
Definition
Seminiferous Tubules, Epididymis, Vas Deferens, Ejaculatory Duct, Urethra, Penis.
Term
Seminiferous Tubules do what?
Where are Sperm matured?
Definition
They produce sperm, which are matured in the Epididymis.
Term
Seminal Fluid is secreted by three glands: _____, ____, and the _____
Definition
Seminal vesicles, the prostate gland, and the Bulbourethral glands.
Term
Seminal Vesicle Fluid gives _____ to feed the sperm.
Definition
FRUCTOSE
Term
The Prostate gland secretes a _________ fluid that ________ the sperm from the ______ in the Female reproductive tract.
Definition
Milky, protects, acid
Term
Finally, the Bulbourethral glands secrete _______ before ejaculation.
Definition
viscous fluid before
Term
Spermatogonia are the first stage, they differentiate into ____________
Definition
Primary Spermatocytes.
Term
Spermatogonia --> _____________ --> ____________ --> ________ --> _____________
Definition
Primary Spermatocytes, secondary spermatocytes, spermatids, and finally spermatozoa.
Term
An Acrosome is a _______ on the Sperm.
Definition
covering that releases Enzymes onto the Ovum upon contact. It is located...
Term
In female cell maturation the _______ is the first stage.
Definition
Primary Oocyte
Term
After the Primary oocyte, the _______ is formed via Meiosis I.
Definition
Secondary Oocyte.
Term
After fertilization, the Secondary Oocyte undergoes _____ and forms the _____
Definition
Meiosis II and forms the Ovum.
Term
The ovum consists of two layers of cells: The outer one is the ________ and the inner layer is the _______
Definition
Corona Radiata, and the Zona Pellucda
Term
The acrosome is responsible for penetrating the ________
Definition
Zona Pellucida
Term
What does the Fertilization membrane do?
Definition
It forms after the acrosome has penetrated the Zona Pellucida to prevent multiple fertilizations.
Term
Fertilization is followed by the _______ of the sperm and the ovum.
Definition
FUSION
Term
The Interstitial Cells produce ______ and ______ in the Tests.
Definition
Testosterone and other Androgens.
Term
SBP =
Definition
Seminal Vesicles (Fructose fluid for Sperm), BulboUrethral Glands (Pre-ejaculatory fluid), Prostate Gland (milky fluid = NO Acid to kill sperm)
Term
The Ectoderm layer includes: _____
Definition
Integument, hair/nails/skin. The Lens of the Eye, and the nervous system.
Term
The Endoderm Lining includes
Definition
Lining of insides.
Term
The Mesoderm Lining incldues:
Definition
Muscular/Skeletal system, circulatory, Excretory system, gonads, connective tissue, digestive. All the internal systems.
Term
The Embryonic Notochord gives rise to ______
Definition
The Nervous system.
Term
The 4 layers of extra-embryotic membranes formed are called: The _____, _____, _____, and ______
Definition
Amnion, Chorion, Allantois, and Yolk Sac.
Term
The Allantois and the yolk sac eventually become the _______
Definition
Umbilical cord and its vessels.
Term
The chorion is a layer that becomes the _______. the chorion layer surrounds the ______ layer.
Definition
Placenta.

The Chorion layer surrounds the amnion layer.
Term
The Amnion layer surrounds the fetus and provides a wall for ______ fluid.
Definition
Amniotic. A shock absorber.
Term
The presence of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in female urine is an indicator of _______
Definition
PREGNANCY!
Term
The Umbilical ______ carries blood to the baby.
Definition
VEIN
Term
The Umbilical _____ carries deoxygenated blood back to the mother.
Definition
artery.
Term
The Foramen Ovale in the fetal heart shunts blood from the ______ atrium to the ______ atrium.
Definition
Right to the Left. this blood is partially oxygenated.
Term
Morula --> Blastula --> Implantation --> Gastrulation -- > Mesoderm --> Neurulation --> Umbilical Cord --> Elongation of toes/fingers --> Birth --> Closing of ductus Venosus
Definition
Order of development.
Term
Germ layers consist of three layers ____, _____, _____
Definition
The Ectoderm, mesoderm, and Endoderm.
Term
The Ductus Arteriosus shunts blood away from the lungs and into the ______
Definition
aorta from the pulmonary artery.
Term
The Ductus Venosus shunts blood away from the ________.
Definition
LIVER.
Term
_____ and _____ Bone are the two types of bone.
Definition
COMPACT, and SPONGY
Term
Epiphyses mark the top and bottom of bones. they are made up of ____- bone surrounded by a thin layer of ____ bone.
Definition
Spongy, and surrounded by a thin layer of compact bone.
Term
The ____ is the first part of the small intestine.
Definition
Duodenum.
Term
The ______ consists of a sheath of fibrous cells around a long bone.
Definition
Periosteum, It connects the bone to muscles.
Term
Endochondrial Ossification occurs by the replacement of existing ________ by bone cells.
Definition
Cartilage.
Term
Intramembraneous Ossification occurs when _______ cells or tissue are transformed into bone.
Definition
Undifferentiated.
Term
Parathyroid Hormone stimulates ______ to be released into the blood stream.
Definition
Calcium ions.
Term
Calcitonin is produced in the ______ gland. It helps to _____ the calcium levels in blood.
Definition
Thyroid; Tone down/decrease.
Term
The ___________ Reticulum is a muscle oriented endoplasmic reticulum. It's cell membrane is called a ________
Definition
Sarcoplasmic.

Sarcolemma.
Term
The SER stores ____
Definition
Calcium Ions.
Term
The sarcomere is a unit of the myofibril.
It has thick and thin filaments. The thick are known as _____ and the thin are known as _____
Definition
Myosin, Actin.
Term
Neuromuscular Junctions connect ______ with _______. The space between the two is known as the ____ ____
Definition
The nerve terminal and the sarcolemma of the myofibril.
Synaptic Cleft.
Term
The _ Lines define the boundaries of a single sarcomere. The _ Line runs down the center of the SarcoMere.
Definition
Z
Term
The _ Band contains only thin filaments.
Definition
I
Term
The _ zone does not change in size when the muscle is contracting. It contains ____ filaments ONLY.
Definition
H, THICK.
Term
Action potential releases __ which in turn binds to the _____ molecules causing the ______ strands to move. This exposes the ______ binding sites on the actin filaments.
Definition
Ca2+, Troponin, Tropomyosin, Myosin binding sites.
Term
Tropomyosin strands cover the myosin binding sites on the actin before they're activated by ___.
Definition
Ca2+.
Term
Rigor mortis is a result of ____ not being produced and bonding to the myosin heads. Thus, the muscle cannot relax.
Definition
ATP
Term
Myoglobin is a hemo-globin like protein in the muscle cell. It has a high affinity for O2.
Definition
Term
Creatine Phosphate is a source of ATP. True or False?
Definition
TRUE!
Term
Lacunae are spaces in the Osteon that house _______
Definition
Osteocytes.
Term
Gastric Glands and Pyloric Glands are in the ______
Definition
Stomach
Term
The gastric glands are composed of three types of cells ______, _____, and _____ cells.
Definition
Mucous, Chief, and parietal.
Term
Chief Cells and Parietal Cells secrete _________. Chief cells make ______ which is a zymogen of ________
Definition
Gastric Juices.
Pepsinogen.
Pepsin.
Term
Parietal Cells secrete ________
Definition
HCl.
Term
Pepsin dissolves ________ bonds.
Definition
Peptide.
Term
Pyloric glands secrete _________
Definition
GASTRIN.
Term
Gastrin stimulates the secretion of ________
Definition
HCl
Term
The duodenum is followed by the _______ in the small intestine.
Definition
Jejunum.
Term
the jejunum is followed by the _________.
Definition
Ileum.
Term
Most digestion in the small intestine occurs in the ______
Definition
Duodenum.
Term
The ____ is where the secretions of the pancreas, liver, and gall bladder mix.
Definition
Duodenum.
Term
The hormone Secretin stimulates the _______ to release ______ juice.
Definition
Pancreas to secrete pancreatic.
Term
the majority of absorption in the small intestine occurs along the walls of the _____ and the _____
Definition
Jejunum and Ileum.
Term
Trypsinogen is secreted by the _______
Definition
Pancreas.
Term
The ____, _____, and _____ make up the Large Intestine.
Definition
cecum, colon, rectum.
Term
Nutrients go through the intestinal capillaries to the ____
Definition
Liver.
Term
Aminopeptidase, Carboxypeptidase, and Trypsin secretion is affected by _______
Definition
Enterokinase.
Term
Chymotripsin is a ________ enzyme.
Definition
Small intestinal.
Term
Starch is hydrolyzed into _______ by salivary amylase and pancreatic amylase.
Definition
Maltose.
Term
Surfactant _______ the surface tension of the __________ in the lungs.
Definition
lowers; alveoli.
Term
The ______ and the _____ Pleura surround the lungs.
Definition
Visceral and Parietal Pluera make up the lung's protective tissue layer.
Term
The ______ Volume is the amount of air usually inspired and expired in the lungs.
Definition
Tidal.
Term
______ volume is the air always present in the lungs to prevent the alveoli from collapsing.
Definition
Residual.
Term
_____ Lung Capacity is the ____ capacity plus the _____ volume.
Definition
Total, vital, residual.
Term
Maximum amount of air that can be forcibly inhaled and exhaled in the lungs is the ________ capacity.
Definition
VITAL.
Term
Gases move from areas of ____ partial pressure to areas of ______ partial pressure.
Definition
Higher to LOWER
Term
Blood enters the Pulmonary arteries in a ______ state.
Definition
Deoxygenated
Term
It's the Pulmonary veins that carry ______ blood.
Definition
Oxygenated.
Term
The ____ side of the heart goes to the lungs. The ____ side goes to the pulmonary regions.
Definition
RIGHT side sends blood to the lungs to get oxygenated. The Left side sends the oxygenated blood out to the rest of the body.
Term
The ____ ___ ____ is where blood returning from the body goes to the heart.
Definition
inferior vena cava.
Term
The _____ vein is used to shuttle deoxygenated blood from the head to the _____ _____ _____
Definition
Jugular. vein.

Superior Vena cava
Term
The _____ side of the heart is stronger than the _____ side of the heart because it pumps into systemic circulation
Definition
Left side is stronger than the right side.
Term
The ______ valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.
Definition
Tricuspid.
Term
The ____ valve on the left side of the heart separates the left atrium from the left ventricle. it has two cusps.
Definition
Mitral
Term
The Seminlunar valves are located between the ____ ventricle and the ____- and the right ______ and the _______ aterery.
Definition
left Ventricle and the Aorta. and the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.
Term
Cardiac Impulses go from the SA node to the two ____ then to the AV node.

The AV node then sends the impulse across to the bundle of ____ then to the _____ fibers contracting the ventricles.
Definition
Atria. His. Purkinje
Term
In an EKG the P wave is followed by these 4 waves: __- __-__-__ the last wave repolarizes the heart.
Definition
QRS then T.
Term
Granular Leukocytes consist of ___ ____ and ___
Definition
Neutrophils, Basophils, and Eosinophils.
Term
Granular Leukocytes are the main players in _______
Definition
Immune response, inflammation, bacteria destruction and production of antibodies.
Term
Lymphocytes exist in two types: ______ and _____ Lymphoctyes.
Definition
B and T.
Term
Monocytes clean up _____ matter and can also become large _______s.
Definition
foreign. And MACROPHAGES in the bloodstream.
Term
Erythrocytes have cell-surface proteins called ______, which trigger an ______ response.
Definition
antigens. Immune.
Term
One Hemoblogin molecule can carry ___ O2 molecules.
Definition
4
Term
Hemoglobin's affinity for O2 is affected by the ______ of O2 in the blood.
Definition
partial pressure.
Term
The higher the pressure of O2 the _____ the hemoglobin will be willing to give up its O2.
Definition
MORE.
Term
Humoral Immunity involves ________
Definition
The production of antibodies
Term
Cell-mediated immunity involves __________
Definition
Cells that combat fungal and viral infection.
Term
B Cells originate in the ______ _____ they then can turn into ______ cells or ______ cells.
Definition
Bone marrow. Memory or plasma cells.
Term
plasma cells come from B cells and they ______
Definition
make more antibodies.
Term
B-cells/B-Lymphocytes are active in _____ immunity.
Definition
Humoral.
Term
T-Cells/T Lymphocytes make ____, _____, ____, and ______
Definition
Memory Cells, Helper T-Cells (activate B and T cells), Cytotoxic T-cells (kill infected cells), Suppressor T-cells (control B and T cell production).
Term
T-Cells are concerned with _________ immunity.
Definition
Cell-mediated.
Term
T-Cells also cause _____ reactions to different substances.
Definition
Allergic
Term
T-Cells destroy _____s and _______
Definition
Viruses and Fungus induced cell problems.
Term
B-Cells destroy
Definition
Term
B-Cells take care of mostly _______ infections.
Definition
Bacerial
Term
Homeostasis is controlled by the _____s, The _____, the ____-_____, and the _______
Definition
Kidneys, the liver, the long intestine, and the skin.
Term
The glomuloremus is a ___________
Definition
network of capillaries.
Term
The kidney is divided into three regions: the _____, _____, and the ______
Definition
Cortex, medulla, and pelvis.
Term
Blood enters the Kidneys through the ______ artery.
Definition
renal.
Term
The Vasa Recta is ________- and it converges into the ________
Definition
a fine capillary network that surrounds the nephron tubule. it turns into the Renal vein later on.
Term
This is an example of one of the three ______ systems in the body.
Definition
Portal.
Term
Bowman's Capsule encases the ______
Definition
Glomuloremus
Term
The Proximal convoluted Tubule, the descending limb of the ____ of _____, the Ascending limb, the distal convoluted tubule, and the collecting duct all make up the _____ of a kidney.
Definition
Loop of Henle.

Nephron.
Term
The Golumuloremus is the ______ of the blood solution entering it.
Definition
Filter/sieve
Term
Albumin is: ______
Definition
a protein soluble in water.
Term
Essential substances are reabsorbed into the blood by the kidney. Such as: _________
Definition
Glucose, Salts, and amino acids.
Term
The walls of the proximal convoluted tubule and descending loop of henle are permeable to _________
Definition
water
Term
The walls of the lower ascending limb are permeable only to _____
Definition
salts.
Term
ADH makes the walls of the collecting duct permeable to _____ and _____
Definition
water and urea.
Term
Name the Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland (posterior and anterior)
Definition
G: GH (Growth Hormone)
O: Oxytocin
A: ADH (Antidiuretic Hormone)
T: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
F: FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
L: LH (Lutenizing Hormone)
A: ACTH
P: Prolactin

and Endorphins
Term
Name the Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary: FLAT PEG.
Definition
F: FSH
L: LH
A: ACTH
T: TSH

P: Prolactin
E: Endorphins
G: GH
Term
Name the hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary (There are two)
Definition
Oxytocin
ADH.
Term
Both LH and FSH both regulate _____ in males and females.
They are regulated by the hormone: ____
Definition
Sex growth.
GnRH (Gonadotropic Releasing Hormone)
Term
The Hypothalamus secretes ____ and ____ which are then stored in the pituitary.
Definition
Oxytocin and ADH.
Term
The Thyroid gland secretes three hormones: ___-,_____, and _____
Definition
Thyroid Hormones: Thyroxine, and Triiodothyronine (important for growth), and Calcitonin.
Term
The parathyroid secretes _______ hormone
Definition
parathyroid hormone. (increases Ca2+ concentration in the blood)
Term
PTH stimulates calcium reabsorption in the large intestine by converting vitamin ___ into its active form.
Definition
D
Term
The adrenalcortex secrete: _______ which are derived from _____
Definition
Corticosteroids.
Cholesterol
Term
The three types of corticosteroids are ____,_____, and ______
Definition
Glucocorticoids, Mineralcorticoids, Cortical Sex Hormones.
Term
Menstruation has four stages: The _____ phase, ______, the _____ phase, and finally ______
Definition
1. Follicular Phase: FSH + LH form follicles. Emits Estrogen which makes MORE GnRH, which means: LH.
2. Ovulation: the Ovum is formed from the follicle. Cause by Estrogen levels.
3. Luteal Phase: implantation in the endometrium (uterine wall). The Corpus Luteum. The Estrogen and Progesterone secreted inhibit GnRH. = no more follicles.
4. Menstruation, with no implantation progesterone and estrogen levels decline = MORE LSH and FSH being made. Cycles starts over again.
Term
Peptide Hormones act on the _____ of a cell via _____ messengers.
Definition
Surface, via secondary.
Term
Steroid Hormones have receptors on the ______ of the cell.
Definition
INSIDE.
Term
Steroids are made from ______
Definition
Cholesterols.
Term
Progesterone is made in ______ and promotes _______
Definition
the ovaries/placenta, the growth of the placenta.
Term
Estrogen is made in the ______ and maintains the _________
Definition
Ovaries and placenta. maintains the female secondary sexual characteristics
Term
Somatostatin is made in the _____ and suppresses secretion of _____ and _____
Definition
pancreas, and suppresses glucagon and insulin.
Term
Insulin is made in the ____ and lowers ____
Definition
blood glucose.
Term
Glucagon is made in the ______ and stimulates conversion of ____ to _____ it also increases blood ______
Definition
pancreas. converts glycogen into glucose and increases blood glucose.
Term
Epinephrine and norepinephrine is made in the ________ and _____ blood glucose level.
Definition
Adrenal Medulla and increases blood glucose level.
Term
Mineral corticoids and Glucocorticoids are synthesized in the ______
Definition
Adrenal Cortex.
Term
Mineralcorticoids increase ________ in the kidneys.
Definition
Water reabsorption.
Term
Glucocorticoids ______ blood glucose levels.
Definition
Increase.
Term
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) acts to _______
Definition
increase blood calcium levels.
Term
Calcitonin is produced in the ___ gland and acts to______
Definition
thyroid. lowers blood calcium levels.
Term
Thyroid hormone stimulates _____ activity.
Definition
Metabolic
Term
There are three types of Pancreatic cells ___, ___, and ____A
Definition
Alpha, Beta, and delta
Term
Alpha Pancreatic cells produce _____
Definition
Glucagon
Term
Beta Pancreatic cells produce ____
Definition
Insulin
Term
Delta Pancreatic Cells produce ________ which regulates its glucagon and insulin secretions
Definition
Somatostatin
Term
The Adrenal medulla secretes _______ and _____
Definition
Epinephrine Norepinephrine.
Term
ADH and mineralcorticoids stimulate _______
Definition
water reabsorption
Term
Myelin sheaths are produced by _______s in the CNS and by ________s in the peripheral nervous system.
Definition
Oligodendrocytes, and Schwann Cells.
Term
In Neurons the Na+/K+ pump sends out 3 ___ out for every 2 ___ pumped in.
Definition
Na+ for every K+
Term
Action potential is created when the cell is depolarized, the voltage-gated channels open and ___ rushes in and ___ rushes out to repolarize.
Definition
Na+ rushes into the cell. K+ rushes out.
Term
Saltatory Conduction is when the ____ jumps from node to node.
Definition
action potential.
Term
Anesthesia blocks the _____ Channels
Definition
K+/Na+ voltage gated
Term
Neurons that carry information from outside the brain are called _______ neurons.
Definition
Afferent
Term
Neurons that carry commands from the brain are called ___ neurons.
Definition
Efferent
Term
Chemical receptors in nerve endings use ______ as a chemical to shoot across the cleft.
Definition
Acetylcholine
Term
Midbrain, Pons, and Medulla make up the ______
Definition
Brainstem.
Term
Medulla controls _____
Definition
Breathing, heart rate, intestinal activity.
Term
The Pons acts as the _____ center for information going to the ______
Definition
relay, cerebellum.
Term
The Midbrain is the relay center for ____ and ___ stimulation. it also controls _______ functions.
Definition
Audio and visual. motor!
Term
Forebrain, the right and left hemispheres communicate through the ___________
Definition
Corpus Callosum.
Term
The Thalamus is a relay center for the _____ and the ______
Definition
Spinal cord and the cerebrum
Term
Sympathetic Nervous System regulates the _____________ response.
Definition
Fight or Flight
Term
The parasympathetic nervous system regulates the ___________ response.
Definition
Rest and Digest
Term
____synaptic reflexes differ from ____synaptic reflexes in that they synapse with more than one cell. Withdrawal reflex is one example.
Definition
Poly, Mono.
Term
Sclera is the white layer of the eye, underneath is the _______ layer
Definition
Choroid layer. It supplies blood to the retina.
Term
The Retina contains the ___________ of the eye that sense light.
Definition
Photoreceptors.
Term
Cones detect _____
Definition
COLOR
Term
Rod Pigment called Rhodopsin only absorbs ____ wavelength.
Definition
One.
Term
The cochlea and the semicircular canals make up the _______ ear.
Definition
Inner.
Term
A fluid called ________ fills the semicircular canals.
Definition
endolymph
Term
CUT PIE
Definition
Cytosine, Uracil, Thymine, are all Pyrimidines.
Term
Cytosine bonds with ________ are extra strong because of the ______ bond strength.
Definition
Guanine. Triple Bond strength!
Term
__' ends bond to __' ends in strands of DNA.
Definition
5 3
Term
IR radiation does/does not mutate DNA.
Definition
Does NOT. It can only break it down.
Term
Topoisomerases are _______ helpers
Definition
DNA Helicase. Thus used in DNA replication.
Term
The sugar in DNA is _______

The Sugar in RNA is __________
Definition
Deoxyribose

Ribose
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