Exam 2: The Systems of the Body

Compare and contrast nonspecific and specific immune mechanisms.Provide an example for each.

_____ is a malignant lymphoma which involves the progressive, chronic enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and other lymphatic tissue.

_____ occurs when a clot has developed in a coronary vessel, and blocks the flow of blood to the heart.

Which of the following diseases has a genetic basis?

Describe the nature and symptoms of hepatitis.Compare and contrast Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B, and explain its mode of transmission.

The posterior pituitary lobe produces _____ which controls contractions during labor and lactation.

Estrogen is responsible for:

Which of the following bodily changes results from the release of catecholamines?

Which of the following functions is performed by the adrenal cortex in response to stress?

Damage to the cerebellum is associated with:

Genetic material for inheritance lies in the nucleus of the cell in the form of _____ chromosomes.

The _____ coordinates voluntary muscle movement, the maintenance of balance and equilibrium, and the maintenance of muscle tone and posture.

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during respiration occurs between the:

The right atrium and ventricle pump blood back to the lungs via the _____.

The endocrine system is responsible for fast-acting, short-duration responses to changes in the body.

_____ prevent the passage of microbes from one section of the body to another.

_____ is a chronic, nonprogressive disorder of the nervous system that is marked by the lack of muscle control.

The _____ lobe contains the cortical areas which are responsible for auditory and olfactory impulses.

Which of the following types of hepatitis is also known as serum hepatitis?

Describe the structure of the cardiovascular system.Include the internal and external factors influencing heart rate, and its impact on the hearts functioning.