BIOL 2404 A&P Basics
Lecture Quiz 3
Dr. Weis
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All questions are one (1) point each, unless otherwise specified.
Endocrine System (8 points total)
1.1 Define homeostasis and the feedback mechanisms as it relates to the endocrine system.
1.2 Define hormone using the possible chemical classes and mechanism of actions (MOA) [2 points]
1.3 Complete the following chart (0.5 points per blank, 5 points)
| Organ / Tissue Structure | Hormone | Target organ -- Effects |
| a) | water reabsorption at the kidneys | |
| b) | PTH | |
| c) "C" cells of thyroid | ||
| d) | milk production from the mammary glands | |
| e) | aldosterone |
Cardiovascular/Blood Systems (10 points total)
2.1 Define plasma and name two components/constituents.
2.2 Name two formed element and their function.
2.3 Name the layers of the heart wall.
2.4 Name the two major types of cardiac valves and a general function.
2.5 Define systole and diastole
2.6 Define the cardiac cycle listing the general events.
2.7 Define cardiac output by the formula.
2.8 Name an ECG deflection wave and explain its meaning.
2.9 Name a type of blood vessel, describe its anatomy, and give it's function.
2.10 Define local blood flow by using the formula.
Lymphatic and Immune Systems (7 points total)
3.1 Fill in the following chart (0.5 points per blank, 2 points total)
| Organ or Tissue | Function |
| a) Spleen | |
| b) Lymph node | |
| c) Tonsils | |
| d) Thymus |
3.2 Define immunity and give the two major divisions.
3.3 Explain complement activation and an end result.
3.4 Name a first line nonspecific defense and a second line nonspecific defense.
3.5 Compare and contrast 2 things each about the Humoral and Cell mediated Defenses. [2 points]
Extra Credit: [2 points total]
Explain how one chemical could be a neurotransmitter, hormone, and cytokine. [1.5 points]
Give an example of such a chemical. [0.5 points]