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1. Tumors of the parathyroid gland often result in secretion of excess parathyroid hormone. Considering the function of this hormone, predict the effects of such a tumor. How would the effects change if the tumor secreted calcitonin instead?

2.Fill in the blanks: Cardiac muscle cells are also known as cardiac • Adjacent cells are joined together by _ which allow the heart to

3. A pheochromocytoma (fee-uh-kroh-muh-sy-TOH-muh) is a tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine. Predict the symptoms that you might see from this condition.

4. Ms. F.'s heart attack damaged one of her papillary muscles. What is the normal function of a papillary muscle? Predict the consequences of a malfunctioning papillary muscle.

5. A common consequence of many cancer chemotherapy drugs is destruction of bone marrow cells. This leads to a decrease in the number of circulating erythrocytes and leukocytes, resulting in conditions called anemia and leukopenia, respectively. Predict the consequences of anemia and leukopenia, considering the function of these types of cells.

6.The poison ricin, derived from the castor bean plant, interferes with protein synthesis. Which formed elements of blood would ricin affect directly? Are there any mature formed elements in the blood that ricin would not affect? Explain. (Hint: Where does the first part of protein synthesis take place?)

7. Mark the following statements as True or False. If the statement is false, correct it to make it a true

a) the hematocrit is the percent of blood composed of leukocytes

b) erythrocytes transport oxygen through the body

c) platelets function in blood clotting

d) monocytes are the most numerous type of leukocyte

e) lymphocytes are primarily involved in the allergic response

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