Across
- 3. Substance produced by lung cells to reduce surface tension.
- 4. Type of capillary that allows small molecules to pass from blood to interstitial fluid.
- 7. =CO x SVR
- 8. Protein produced by immune system that binds a specific antigen.
- 9. Another way to say "blood cells"
- 11. Pressure that must be overcome to eject blood from a ventricle.
- 13. Produces enzymes to break down all four classes of macromolecules in the small intestine.
- 16. Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
- 17. Endocrine system "godfather"
- 19. Secretes seven hormones including FSH and LH
- 21. Abbreviation for a hormone that inhibits solute and water reabsorption in the PCT.
- 22. Also known as the countercurrent multiplier
- 24. Blood exits the right ventricle through here.
- 25. Small, air-filled structures in the lung.
- 26. Layers of tissue that enclose the heart.
- 27. T cell involved in cell-mediated immunity.
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- 1. Secreted by the kidney when blood oxygen level is low.
- 2. Where chemical digestion of protein begins.
- 5. Type of defense you are born with.
- 6. Gas exchange between systemic capillaries and tissue cells.
- 10. volume of blood ejected from the heart with one beat.
- 12. Controls secretions along the GI tract.
- 13. Activated B cell
- 14. Cascade of proteins with overall antimicrobial function.
- 15. Also known as the countercurrent exchanger
- 18. Occurs when pulmonary pressure is greater than atmospheric pressure.
- 20. Reversibly binds oxygen.
- 23. Ion required for blood clotting to occur