buffalo hump (fat build up behind neck around C7) Adrenal medulla- center of adrenal gland -produces Epinephrine and norepinephrine - mimic and enhance sympathetic nervous system and response - increase heart rate‚ dilate pupils‚ increase metabolism‚ shunt blood supply (more to skeletal muscle) Lymphatic system- Functions:- produce & maintain lymphocytes to defend against pathogens -return excess fluid that has leaked out of capillary beds to venous circulation Lymphoid organs-
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Anatomy & Physiology Name____________________________ Ch 10.1 SG (Endocrine Glands) 1. What does the endocrine system consist of? 2. What are hormones? 3. What do hormones influence? 4. How are hormones delivered from endocrine glands to their target organs? 5. Two categories of hormones are ________________ and __________________. 6. Why must insulin be injected‚ yet birth control hormones can be taken orally? 7. How does the control of hormone levels work by
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2. Compare the development of lymphocytes with other formed elements. B lymphocytes develop in red bone marrow‚ T lymphocytes develop in red bone marrow and mature in the thymus; the other formed elements develop in red bone marrow 3. What is erythropoiesis? Which factors speed up and slow down erythropoiesis? Erythropoiesis is the process by which red blood cells (erythrocytes) are produced. If you lose a lot of blood‚ erythropoiesis will speed up; anemia can cause erythropoiesis to slow down
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“ Ageing is a continuous‚ complex‚ and dynamic process that begins with birth and ends with death. And unless we die in our early years‚ each of us will grow old and experience the effects of the ageing process”. (Pirkl‚ 2009). The ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. This report discusses the ageing process and why changes have taken place in the last fifty years. The ageing process is a change in an organism overtime and can be referred to as a multidimensional
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An explanation of the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body. (P4) In this assignment I will be explaining the physiology of two named body systems in relation to energy metabolism in the body‚ the Respiration system and the Digestive system. I will start off by giving a definition of energy metabolism in the body. Metabolism in the body is a collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body’s cells. Metabolism converts the nutrients in the
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Shannon Smith NAME ____________________________________ Felicia Stevenson R E V I E W S H E E T EXERCISE 02/15/2013 LAB TIME/DATE _______________________3/20/2012 32 Print Form Anatomy of Blood Vessels Microscopic Structure of the Blood Vessels 1. Cross-sectional views of an artery and of a vein are shown here. Identify each; and on the lines to the sides‚ note the structural details that enabled you to make these identifications: Artery (vessel type) vein (vessel type)
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Organizational Psychology Organizational Psychology Organizational psychology is defined as the study of humans in the work environment. Because work is a major factor in the lives of most individuals‚ the study of human interaction in the workplace becomes vital to individual success. Without work individuals are not able to achieve their goals‚ provide for our families‚ or attain the basic necessities needed to survive. Individuals also spend much more time in the work environment than they
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This essay will outline the functions of the main cell components‚ these consist of the nucleus‚ nuclear membrane‚ mitochondria‚ lysosomes‚ Golgi apparatus‚ cell membrane‚ ribosomes‚ cytoplasm and endoplasmic reticulum both rough and smooth. Images: [3] Every human body has billions of microscopic units called cells. Cells carry out numerous of chemical reactions and processes that make up the essence of life. The structure of cells varies in size and shape and has different functions. There
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Exercises Audience relationship: The “You” Attitude Rewrite these sentences to reflect your audience’s viewpoint: 1. Your e-mail cannot be processed; we request that you use the order form on our website instead. Please use the order form on our website to enable to process ur email. 2. We insist that you always bring your credit card to the store. Please always bring your credit card to the store. 3. We want to get rid of all our CRT monitors to make room in our warehouse for the new LCD flat screen
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Key Terms & Concepts Anatomy and Physiology 1H06‚ W2012 You should be able to describe and/or demonstrate an understanding of the following: *this is not an exhaustive list… Cardiovascular Anatomy • Heart: Location (Mediastinum)‚ Base vs Apex‚ Major Landmarks (SVC‚ IVC‚ Pulm. Trunk‚ Aorta) • Relational Anatomy: Structures Above‚ Below‚ Anterior & Posterior to Heart • Surface Features: Anterior & Posterior (Atria‚ Ventricles‚ Great Vessels‚ Sulci) • Sulci:
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