BIO Final

Biology 103 with Blair, Lesley at Oregon State University

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By: Khali Lanning
Textbook:

Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Every Part of the Human Body and How It Works
Created: 2011-06-06
Size: 47 flashcards
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Angiogenesis

forming new blood vessels

Metastasis

cancer cells spreading

Malignant

Cancerous

Benign

Noncancerous

Immunodeficiency Diseases

defense system is too weak to deal with threats to health

Carcinoma

Cancerous tumor arising from epithelial tissue (skin)

Sarcoma

Cancerous tumor arising from connective tissue (muscle)

Helper T Lymphocyte

Recognizes antigens

Plasma B cell

Produce antibodies that attach to antigens

Cytotoxic T cells

Release chemicals that kill infected cells. recognize surface markers on other cells in body, help keep virus – infected or malignant cells in check

Memory B and T cells

"Remember" antigens

Suppressor T cell

Inhibit helper T cell

Basophil

Release histamine against parasites

Eosinophil

Release toxic proteins against bacteria and parasites

Insulin Dependent Diabetes

WBCs attack pancreas

Multiple Sclerosis

WBCs attack the fat around the axon (axon: long, fiberlike projection of nerve cell that conducts nerve impulses to or from cell body)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chronic inflammation/ attack of joint tissues

Immune deficiency

Failure of the immune system's function from causes such as AIDS

Autoimmune Disease

Disease caused by defect in immune system, which reacts against body's own tissues and organs

AIDS

virus attacks helper T cells

Macrophage

Bigger and flatter monocyte, which ingests bacteria and dead cells

Active Immunity

Antibodies made in response to antigens

Naturally acquired immunity

Exposure to antigens in the environment

Artificially acquired immunity

Exposure to antigens in vaccines

Passive immunity

Antibodies transferred from another person

Natural passive immunity

Maternal antibodies given to offspring

Artificial passive immunity

Antibody drugs given to patient

Apoptosis

When a cell commits suicide

Lymph

watery fluid that leaks out of blood vessels and accumulates in spaces between cells of body tissues

Antigens

foreign molecules from disease organisms

Antibodies

special proteins that inactivate the antigens

AIDS pathogen

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Cholera Pathogen

Vibrio Cholera

Tuberculosis Pathogen

Myobacterium tuberculosis

Malaria Pathogen

Plasmodium

Ebola Re-emerging why?

New exposure to existing pathogens

Hanta Re-emerging why?

Changes in land use. Exposure to rodent feces and urine.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever re-emerging why?

Mosquitoes and climate change

Potential new breast cancer vaccine works by attacking cells that are producing which protein?

alphalactalbumin

Cellular repair and molecule replacement after exercise is called what?

Anabolism

Cravings for sweet and salty foods primarily relate to which part of the brain?

Mesolimbic area

Phytochemicals

Flavonoids, Carotenoids, Indoles, Isoflavins

Fuel sources from the form of chemical energy used fastest to used slowest by the body

ATP, glycogen, triglycerides

Grains

Carbohydrates (energy)

Veggies and fruit

Vitamins

Milk

Calcium and Vitamin D

Meats and beans

Proteins

About this deck

By: Khali Lanning
Textbook:

Human Body: An Illustrated Guide to Every Part of the Human Body and How It Works
Created: 2011-06-06
Size: 47 flashcards
Views: 29

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