'Thymus gland' presentation slideshows

The Endocrine System

The Endocrine System. Endocrine System. The endocrine system is all the organs of the body that are endocrine glands. An endocrine gland secretes hormones. Hormones are molecules that are secreted into the blood.

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Innate Host Defenses Immunology - I

Innate Host Defenses Immunology - I. April 10, 2007. Adaptive defenses. Antigens are produced in response to the presence of non self or foreign antigens. Innate Defenses. The defense mechanisms that are active against any invading agent

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Immunology, Immune Response, and Immunological Testing

Immunology, Immune Response, and Immunological Testing. CH 13 and 15.5. Lines of Defense. If the First and Second lines of defense fail, then the Third line of defense is activated.

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Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System. Organs, vessels and a fluid called lymph Almost similar to interstitial fluid Organs involved red bone marrow thymus spleen lymph nodes diffused lymphatic tissue tonsils, peyers patches. Functions of the Lymphatic System.

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Neuromuscular Disorders

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Do Now 2/26/13

Do Now 2/26/13. What are the 5 sensory receptors? What are the functions for each receptor? Where can you find each receptor?. Do Now 2/27/13. Hair cells are associated with which sense? Photoreceptors are associated with which sense? What kind of receptors can be found in the skin?

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The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Chapter 20. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Main structures of the lymphatic system Lymphatic vessels Main components of the immune system Lymphocytes Lymphoid tissue Lymphoid organs. The Lymphatic System.

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The Endocrine Glands and their hormones

The Endocrine Glands and their hormones. The Pituitary Gland (The Master Gland). The pituitary gland is suspended from the hypothalamus and is connected to it by a complex network of vessels called the Portal System.

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Hydrocarbons: Mechanisms of Cellular Toxicity

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Immunity

Immunity. Innate and Adaptive. Engage. You will be watching a movie clip from Body Defenses Against Diseases. Explore. What Do Bones Have to Do With the Immune System? You are going to color, label and research the functions of the immune system organs. Explore. Immune System Manipulative

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Immune System

Immune System. The influenza epidemic of 1918-1919 killed 22 mil-lion people in 18 months. With 25 million American infected, the Red Cross often worked around the clock. 3 million people will die from malaria this year. .

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Biology 2201

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Biology 2201

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Lymphatic System & Body Defenses

Lymphatic System & Body Defenses. Anatomy and Physiology II Mrs. Harborth. Lymphatic System. Made of: Lymphatic vessels Lymphatic tissues and organs. Lymphatic Vessels. Pick up excess fluid (lymph) in the tissues and returns it to bloodstream Flows only toward the heart

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Endocrine System

Endocrine System. Glands & Hormones. Hormone. A chemical messenger that is produced at one site and carried by the blood to its site of action (target cells). Pituitary Gland. 1. ACTH (Adrenocorticotropic hormone) Stimulates adrenal glands to make Cortisol and aldosterone

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Lymphatic System

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Endocrine System Histology and Models

Endocrine System Histology and Models. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Dry Lab Questions. Function: maintain homeostasis Thymus gland (site of maturation of white blood cells) Thyroid gland (secretes thyroid hormone and calcitonin) Parathyroid gland (secretes parathyroid hormone)

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The endocrine system

The endocrine system. The endocrine glands. Controls many body functions exerts control by releasing special chemical substances into the blood called hormones Hormones affect other endocrine glands or body systems Ductless glands Secrete hormones directly into bloodstream

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Immune System:

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Thymus and Hypothalamus

Thymus and Hypothalamus. Joey Han and Matt Appell Period 2. Endocrine System. Function: - regulates mood, growth and development, metabolism, sexual function and reproductive processes. Importance: - chemicals called hormones control bodily functions.

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