BIOL 2404       A&P Basics        Lecture Exam #4          Dr. Weis

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Endocrine System = 35 points

9.1 Define hormone and give a chemical class [2 points]

9.2 Name a hormone’s mechanism of action and explain this mechanism. [2 points]

9.3 Define negative feedback and explain how it relates to the endocrine system [ 2 points]

9.4 Explain how the nervous and endocrine systems differ in (a) the rate of their control; (b) how they communicate; and (c) the types of body processes they control. [3 points]

9.5 Name three ways in which endocrine glands are stimulated to release their hormones, and give one example for each.  [3 points]

9.6  Define target organ and explain why all organs are not target organs for all hormones. [2 points]

9.7 Name a organ /tissue that has endocrine and exocrine function.  [1 point]

9.8 Complete the following chart for the endocrine system. [20 points total, each blank =1 point]

Cardiovascular System (Blood, Heart, Vessels) = 40 points

10.1 Name three functions for blood.  [3 points]

10.2 Give two components of plasma [1 point]

10.3 Describe and give the function of red blood cells (RBCs) [2 points]

10.4 Describe and give the function of platelets [2 points]

10.5 Name, describe, and give the function of an agranulocyte WBC [2 points]

10.6 Name, describe, and give the function of a granulocyte WBC [2 points]

10.7 Define the following [ 1 point each, 4 points total]

            a) hematopoiesis

            b) hemostasis

            c) agglutination

            d) coagulation

10.8 Name the human blood groups based on their RBC antigens and their related plasma antibodies. (4 points)

11.1 Name the three layers of the heart wall and a function for the heart.  [4 points]

11.2 Name the two different types of valves, their locations, and their functions. [3 pnts]

11.3 Name two components of the cardiac conduction system and their function. [2 pnts]

11.4 Define the following [1 point each, 3 points total]

            a) Cardiac cycle

            b) Systole

            c) Diastole

11.5 Define cardiac output mathematically and give two factors that affect cardiac output. [3 points]

11.6 Give the histological structure and function of a capillary. [2 points]

11.7 Name eight arteries  [2 points total]

11.8 Name six deep veins and two superficial veins (those nonpaired with arteries) [2pnts]

11.9 Name two areas / organs / tissues that have unique or special circulatory patterns. [1 point]

11.10 Define pulse and give a location where a pulse can be palpated (felt).  [1 point]

11.11 Define blood pressure and explain how it is measured. [1 point]

11.12 What is meant by the term / phrase capillary exchange ? [1 point]

Lymphatic and Immune System = 20 points

12.1 Give a location and function of a lymphatic vessel [1 point]

12.2  Give the structure, a location, and function of a lymph node [3 points]

12.3  Name another lymphoid organ, its location, and function. [2 points]

12.3. Name two cardinal signs of inflammation. [1 point]

12.4  Define immunity and give the two major systems.  [2 points]

12.5  Name and describe two first line body defenses [2 points]

12.6  Name and describe two second line cellular or chemical defenses [2 points]

12.7  Define fever, why it may occur, give the normal body temperature, and the brain control center for temperature [2 points]

12.8  Define antigen and give an example. [1 point]

12.9  Define antibody and give an example [1 point]

12.10 Give two cells involved with the humoral immunity and give the defense mechanism of this system. [1.5 points]

12.11 Give two cells involved with cell-mediated immunity and give the defense mechanism of this system. [1.5 points]

Extra Credit = 5 points total

E.C.1 Define anastomses [0.5 points]

E.C.2 Define interstitial cell fluid [0.5 points]

E.C.3 Define allergy [0.5 points]

E.C.4 Name a problem with the endocrine system [0.5 points]

E.C.5 Name a problem with the heart [0.5 points]

E.C. 6 Name a problem with the blood [0.5 points]

E.C.7 Name a problem with blood vessels [0.5 points]

E.C.8 Name a problem with the lymphatic system [0.5 points]

E.C.9 Name a problem with the immune system [0.5 points]

E.C.10 Explain how the systems covered on this exam are related to one another. [0.5 points]