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14530206733Nasal cavitylocated within and posterior to the nose0
14530208182Right superior lobeIdentify the lobe.1
14530209549Horizontal fissureonly in the right lung which divides upper and middle lobes (from 5th rib up to sternal border at 4th rib)2
14530216790Oral cavitymouth3
14530226334Larynxvoice box4
14530228924Pharynxthroat5
14530231298Tracheawindpipe (IN FRONT of esophagus)6
14530235696carina of tracheaPoint at which the trachea divides into bronchi7
14530240314oblique fissureboth lungs have these.8
14530241660Right lung has 3 lobes, left lung has29
14530245535hormoneschemical messengers, secreted through extracellular fluid (blood)10
14530247344In order for a hormone to work on a particular cell, it must have atarget receptor for that hormone.q11
14530248280GHstimulates growth muscles and bones12
14530258755TSHstimulates thyroid gland13
14530259608ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone)stimulates secretion of hormones by adrenal cortex14
14530266015Prolactinstimulates milk production15
14530267024FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone)Testis and ovaries16
14530269580Oxytocinuterine contractions17
14530271935antidiuretic hormone (ADH)influences the absorption of water by kidney tubules18
14530273888What 2 hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary?oxytocin and ADH19
14530275395pancreas functionregulates blood sugar (insulin & glucagon)20
14530277385InsulinBring blood INTO cells from the blood21
14530278651GlucagonRAISE blood sugar in the blood. (out of cells into the blood)22
14530281542Amino Acid hormonesbind to receptor on plasma membrane, activates g protein for secondary messenger system23
14530283134Steroid hormonesenter the target cells , bind to receptor in cytoplasm, and have a direct effect on the DNA of the nucleus24
14530286642Thyroid hormone is an amino acid hormone, but works like aSteroid hormones because of the iodine25
14530288720Ph of blood is7.426
14530291638Oxygenated blood isBright red, occurs in arteries27
14530292731Deoxygenated blood isDark red, occurs in veins28
14530293705RBCcarry oxygen from lungs to cells, Carbon dioxide from cells to lungs (gas transport)29
14530296587WBCFight infection30
14530296588PlateletsClot on the collagen fibers, send off chemical messengers to other platelets for help.31
14530298905ALL blood cells originate fromRed bone marrow32
14530301799Blood flow through the heartSVC --> Rt atria --> Tricuspid --> Rt ventricle --> Pulmonic valve -->Pulmonary Trunk --> Pulmonary arteries -> Lungs -->Pulmonary veins --> Lt atria --> Bicuspid valve --> Lt ventricle --> aortic valve --> aorta --> Body33
14530321257SA nodepacemaker of the heart (generates impulses)34
14530322179AV nodethe impulses PAUSE here35
14530324024AV bundle (bundle of His)connects the atria to the ventricles36
14530333748Bundle branches and purkinje fibersSends action potential through apex to depolarize myocardium to allow for ventricular contraction37
14530335782subendocardial conducting network (purkinje fibers)depolarizes the contractile cells of both ventricles38
14530339568CapillariesMicroscopic vessel through which exchanges take place between the blood and cells of the body39
14530341929layers of arteries and veinstunica intima - innermost layer tunica media- middle layer, smooth muscle and elastic fibers (constrict and dilate) tunica externa - outer layer - collagen fibers40
14530355033Largest artery in the body is?aorta41
14530355893spleen functionthe largest lymphatic organ in the body; serves as a blood reservoir, disintegrates old red blood cells, and produces lymphocytes and plasmids42
14530358589primary lymphoid organsred bone marrow and thymus43
14530360339Secondary lymphoid organsnodes, tonsils, payer's patches, spleen, appendix44
14530362353Lymph vessels bring lymph to be filtered bylymph nodes45
14530363303LymphocytesThe two types of white blood cells that are part of the body's immune system: B lymphocytes form in the bone marrow and release antibodies that fight bacterial infections; T lymphocytes form in the thymus and other lymphatic tissue and attack cancer cells, viruses, and foreign substances.46
14530366304B lymphocytes (B cells)Lymphocyte that matures in the bone marrow and secretes antibodies. (fights what is in the blood) Humoral immunity47
14530369204B cells make clones, called plasma cells that produceantibodies.48
14530373518T lymphocytes (T cells)Lymphocyte that matures in the thymus and acts directly against antigens in cell-mediated immune responses. attack INTRACELLULAR49
14530375634Cytotoxic T cellsA type of lymphocyte that kills infected body cells and cancer cells with the LETHAL HIT. (they hunt and look for cells displaying antigens on the outside to kill )50
14530378224Helper T cellsOne type of T lymphocyte that activates B cells and other T lymphocytes, and macrophages. (set off alarm for immune system) If you don't have Helper T cells your immune system never starts.51
14530383284Regulatory T cellscontrol the T-cell response, STOPS the party after the disease has been beat. IF your regulatory T cells never start, That's what causes autoimmune disease.52
14530386307First line of defenseintact skin, mucous membranes and their secretions, (sweat, salvia, HCL)53
14530387149Second line of defenseinflammation, fever, WBC, NK cells, etc.54
14530388725Third line of defenseAdaptive immune system. B cells and T cells. SPECIFIC and has to be PRIMED55
14530396305when you inhale(diaphragm going down)Volume expands, pressure goes DOWN, air comes in to make it same as the atmospheric pressure.56
14530404542when you exhale(diaphragm going up)Volume decreases, Pressure goes UP, have to breathe out to make the same as atmospheric pressure on the inside.57
14530410860Alveoli has 2 types of cells:Type 1 and type 258
14530412192Alveolar Type 1 cells does what?gas exchange59
14530413534Alveolar type 2 cells does what?Produce surfactant to keep lungs from collapsing60
14530417930Diffusionalveoli gas exchange uses this. Oxygen OUT into the vessels, Carbon dioxide IN from the vessels.61
14530422851What part of your brain stem controls your respiratory rate?Medulla obongotta (keeps you alive in Acoma, very sensitive to alcohol and opiates)62
14530432338Digestionprocess of breaking down food by mechanical and chemical actions63
14530433781AbsorptionTake in nutrients into the bloodstream64
14530434673ParastalisysSmooth muscle contraction, relaxation (circular and longitudinal layer) Swallowing food.65
14530435905HydrolysisEnzymes use this to break down with water66
14530440800stomachbreaks down proteins using HCL and Pepsin.67
14530442897Parietal cells secreteHCl and intrinsic factor68
14530445134Intrinsic factormakes the absorption of vitamin B12 happen69
14530446042PancreasAn organs in the abdominal cavity with two roles. The first is an exocrine role: to produce digestive enzymes and bicarbonate, which are delivered to the small intestine via the pancreatic duct. The second is an endocrine role: to secrete insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream to help regulate blood glucose levels.70
14530448669Liverproduces bile to emulsify fats71
14530449604Gallbladderstores bile salts72
14530451974what 3 modifications help with the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine?Circular folds - Mixes chyme as it flows along Villi- increase surface area, MAXIMUM absorption Microvilli- increase surface area, MAXIMUM absorption73
14530457401Large intestine doesWater absorption and has good bacteria to make most B vitamins and Vitamin K74
14530459527Small intestine hasintrinsic factor for b12 absorption75
14530463197What is the major fuel source for the brain and body, that's fast acting and abundant?Glucose76
14530464621Primary function of oxidative or cellular respiration is?To make ATP (breaking down food in order to make ATP for energy)77
14530466681Kidney functionfilters waste, regulates blood, salt contents right, osmolarity (salt, sugar in blood), RBC production, regulate blood pressure78
14530470143Reninhormone secreted by the kidney that raises blood pressure79
14530472262Urine pathwaycollecting ducts - pyramid - minor calyces - major calyces - renal pelvis - ureter - bladder80
14530477469electrolyteanything that DISASSOCIATES in water (usually salts)81
14530478475Nonelectrolytemolecules the WONT disassociate in water82
14530480691Intracellularinside the cell83
14530481302ExtracellularOutside the cell84
14530481921InterstitialBetween cells85
14530484827Potassiumintracellular molecule86
14530484828SodiumMost common extracellular molecule OUTSIDE the cell87
14530486015CationA positively charged ion88
14530486892AnionA negatively charged ion89
14530488207Water always followssodium90
14530492414What goes the opposite direction of sodium?Potassium91
14530492415Edemaabnormal swelling of tissue92
14530495277Ph of blood is 7.4, our body keeps this ph at 7.4 by using:Buffers (carbonic acid). Kidneys, and respiration93
14530496133Buffers (pH regulation)Buffers (pH regulation)94
14530497319Kidneys and pH regulationregulate electrolytes, manages water concentration95
14530502753Respiration (pH regulation)Hyperventilate and oxygen rate96
14530505812Function of Gonads (testes & ovaries )produce gametes (sperm/ova) and make Steroid sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone)97
14530509830When producing sex hormones it is anendocrine function98
14530512015When producing or releasing sperm/ova its anExocrine function99
14530514085MitosisPMAT / 1 mother cell, 2 identical daughter cells100
14530516732Meiosis (gametes only)PMAT x2 / 1 Diploid mother cell , 4 Haploid daughter cells101
14530519404regular cells have how many chromosomes?46 chromosomes102
14530520209sperm and ova have how many chromosomes23 chromosomes103
14530521776Gonadstestes and ovaries104
14530522895Gametessperm and egg cells105
14530525097Zygotesfertilized eggs106
14534014034Cervical nodeslymph nodes in the neck region107
14534022735Axillary nodeslymph nodes in the armpit108
14534026330Inguinal nodeslymph nodes in the groin region109
14534028932right lymphatic ductdrains right upper arm and right side of head and thorax110
14534033932Thoracic ductreceives lymph from the left side of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, left arm, and lower extremities111
14534037728cisterna chylian enlarged pouch on the thoracic duct that serves as a storage area for lymph moving toward its point of entry into the venous system112

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