What gland has both endocrine and exocrine functions
Pancreas
Where does the exchange of oxygen take place?
In the lungs and the tissue of the body
What happens to cells in hypertonic solution?
Cell shrivels and dies; absorbs more salt
What happens to to cells in hypotonic solution?
Cells enlarge and burst; cell absorbs more fluid and has less salt
What happens to cells in isotonic solution?
Cells are normal. Equal amounts of salt and fluid
An increase in what electrolyte can cause cardiac irregularities?
Potassium ( k)
What gland regulates the release of testosterone?
Pituitary gland
What part of the brain controls respirations?
Medulla
, Increase in this results in stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system?
Heart rate
Where is renal filtrate formed
In the glomeruli
Where does sperm mature before ejaculation?
Epididymis
Renal afferent arterioles supply blood what Glomerulus
What stimulates the production of erythrocytes
Erythropoietin , state of hypoxia
What determines skin color
Melanin in melanocytes
What is cushions? Hyper secretion of the adrenal cortex, primal cortisol. Trunk of the body
is large and extremeties are thin, skin and bones are fragile
What blood type is universal recipient Type AB
What type of blood is universal blood donor Type O
What is the primary result of the pancreatic dysfunction Elevated blood sugar
What dysfunction causes yellow sclera? Jaundice, elevated bilirubin