Anatomy & Pathology Basics - Week 2 Flashcards

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Anatomy definition

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Study of how the body is shaped and structured
-structures, level of organization, relationship among body parts

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Physiology definition

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Study of body functions

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Structural organization of the body
Cell

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Basic unit of life

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Mitosis

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Process of cell reproduction

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Mitosis 4 phases

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Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

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Tissue

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Group of similar cells from same source that together carry out a specific function

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Tissues 4 types

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Epithelial (4 types based on shape)
Connective
Muscle (3 types)
Nervous

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Organs

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Structure composed of 2 or more types of tissue & may have 1 or more functions and b part of 1 or more systems

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Body systems

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Composed of several organs & their related structures that work together to perform specific functions

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Organism

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Made up of many body systems that work together to maintain homeostasis

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Anatomical position

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Standard frame of reference
Body standing w face forward, arms at sides, palms forward and toes forward

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Planes

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Coronal or frontal
Anterior/ventral & posterior/dorsal
(Front & back of body)

Midsagittal or median
(Separates body into equal right & left halves)

Medial & lateral
(Closer to midline & farther away from midline)

Midline
(Starts at head & goes down body btwn legs to ground)

Transverse or horizontal
(Horizontal upper and lower sections)

Superior/cephalad & inferior/caudad
(Upward, toward, downward, toward tail)

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Directional terms

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Unilateral & bilateral
(One side, two side)

Dextrad & sinistrad
(Right, left side)

Afferent & efferent
Carrying toward, carrying away)

Ipsilateral & contralateral
(Same side, opposite side)

Superficial & deep
(Toward surface, away surface of body)

Proximal & distal
(Near origin, far from origin)

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Positional terms

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Supine
Prone
Lateral

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Body cavities
Dorsal (posterior)

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Nervous organs, cranial cavity, spinal cavity

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Body cavities
Ventral (anterior)

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Thoracic & abdominopelvic cavities
-separated by diaphragm

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Abdominopelvic Quadrants

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Imaginary vertical & horizontal lines intersecting at naval
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

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Nine abdominopelvic regions

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Right hypochondriac region
(Liver, gallbladder, right kidney)

Epigastric region
(Kidney, pancreas, liver, stomach)

Left hypochondriac region
(Stomach, liver, left kidney, spleen)

Right lumbar region
(Sm int., lg int (ascending) liver, right kidney)

Umbilical region
(Sm int., lg int (transverse) pancreas, stomach)

Left lumbar region
(Sm int, lg int (descending) left kidney)

Right iliac region
(Appendix, sm and lg int (cecum and ascending))

Hypogastric region
(Sm int, lg int (sigmoid), bladder

Left iliac region
(Sm int, lg int (descending & sigmoid))

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pH

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Acid-base balance of a solution on 1-14 scale

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Neutral pH balance

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pH is 7

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Base or alkaline pH #

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pH over 7
Fewer hydrogen ions

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Acidic pH #

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pH under 7
More hydrogen ions

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Acid base balance
Homeostasis

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Homeostasis btwn 7.35 & 7.45
Maintained by ; urinary, respiratory systems and chemical buffers

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Protective mechanism
1st-line defense

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Skin
Enzymes in tears & saliva
Mucus
Cilia
Stomach acid
Good bacteria
Urine

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Protective mechanism 2nd-line defense
Immune system - white blood cells and lymphatic system
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Predisposing factors Aka risk factors for disease
Heredity or genetics Age Gender Environmental factors Lifestyle
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Causes of disease
Change in homeostasis Result of body’s response to perceived threat
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Common causes of disease
Genetics Infectious pathogens Inflammatory processes Immunity Nutritional imbalance Trauma and environmental agents Neoplasms
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Genetics Chromosomal error during cell division cause what 3 syndrome
Chromosomal disorders include Down syndrome - extra chromosome Trisomy X syndrome - female has 3 x Turner syndrome - female only has one x
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Genetics Inheritance of defective gene(s)
Monogenic -dominant, recessive, x-linked
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Infectious pathogens
Microorganisms that cause disease
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Infectious pathogens enter body through ;
Direct contact, indirect contact & vectors
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Infectious pathogens Incubation period
Time btwn exposure and emergence of signs and symptoms
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Infectious pathogens Noncomminicable vs communicable
Contagious : East communicable Contagious period : time during which disease can spread to another person
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Inflammatory response
Body’s efficient way of protecting itself when tissues are injured - due to bacteria, trauma, heat, toxins, etc
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Inflammatory response Chemicals cause a response ;
Erythema Edema Pain Warmth Loss of function
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Inflammatory response
Auto inflammatory diseases
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Immunity Antigens
Toxins, bacteria, viruses, other foreign substances
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Immunity Antibodies
Protein substances produced by the body to destroy or weaken antigens
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Immunity Immune response malfunctions
Allergies, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency
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Nutritional imbalance
Too much or too little of a nutrient Cause ; Vitamin/mineral deficiencies Vitamin/mineral excesses Obesity Starvation
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Trauma & Environmental Agents Common traumatic injuries
Fractures Lacerated and ruptured organs Bleeding Neck/spinal injuries Head injuries
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Trauma & Environmental Agents Psychological trauma
Obvious
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Trauma & Environmental Agents Environmental extreme
Obvious
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Trauma & Environmental Agents Other traumatic injuries
Poisoning Insect and animal bites Burns Electrical shock Near drownings
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Neoplasms
Cells grow too quickly and or don’t die Benign vs malignant
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Benign
Cells in tumor are normal
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Malignant
Cells in tumor are abnormal and grow uncontrollably so they’re cancerous
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Cancer classified by tissue of origin
Carcinoma (squamous cell carcinoma & adenocarcinoma) Sarcoma Myeloma Leukemia Lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma & non-Hodgkin lymphoma Mixed types
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Neoplasms Primary vs secondary tumor
Primary located at site where tumor originated & started to grow Secondary aka metastatic are ones that spread to other parts of body
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Neoplasms Diagnosis
Biopsy, blood tests, imaging tests
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Neoplasms Doctors
Oncologist Pathologist
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Grade
Degree of abnormality of malignant cells. Grades 1-4 1: well differentiated 2: moderately differentiated 3 & 4: not at all like normal tissue
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Neoplasm Stage
Extent, including size & spread Factors; location, cell type, tumor size, lymph node involvement, spread to other body parts, grade TNM staging system widely used
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Plasma membrane Aka cell membrane
Outer covering surrounding cell that lets substances enter the cell & blocks other substances
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Cytoplasm
Jelly like substance that surrounds the nucleus and fills the cells
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Organelles
Structures in cell are suspended into cytoplasm
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Ribosome
Free floating organelle that makes enzymes and proteins Contains ribonucleic acid (RNA) Considered cells protein factories
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Define Path/o Physio/o Ana- -logy -tomy
Disease Growth Apart, away, up Study of Cutting, incision
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Diagnostic procedures
Tests & procedures used to help diagnose or monitor a condition
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Pathology
Study of disease
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Body systems
Digestive Cardiovascular Musculoskeletal Respiratory system
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Cells
Basic unit of life Determine functional and structural characteristics of entire body Microscopic in size Variety of shapes and functions Covered by plasma membrane
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Cells contain ;
Cytoplasm and organelles or structures inside of the cell for the parts of cell
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Mitosis
Human cells reproduce by mitosis which is a process in which one cell splits into two identical daughter cells
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Interphase stage
B4 mitosis Genetic info, chromosomes replicate
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Chromatids
Sister pair of chromosomes
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Centromere
Point where two chromatids are joined & attachment for spindle fibers which are mitosis process
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Cell part Plasma membrane Aka cell membrane
Outer covering surrounding cell allows certain substances to enter the cell and blocks other substances
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Cytoplasm
Jelly like substance that surrounds nucleus and fills cells Organelles suspended in here
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Ribosome
Free floating organelle that makes enzymes and proteins Contains RNA Cells protein factories
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Organelle that is a network of membranes, connects to nucleus. Ribosomes attach to the ER, causing rough appearance, involved w making proteins
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Smooth endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
Tubelike organelle, role differs based on cell, may include; storage of calcium and making steroids and lipids
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Golgi apparatus
Organelle that processes and packages proteins and lipids made by cell “Processing plant”
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Lysosomes
Organelles contain enzymes and r involved w digesting nutrients n other substances “Waste collectors”
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Mitochondrion
Produces energy for cell “Power plant”
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Nucleus
Control center of cell, contains chromosomes that are made up of dna which carry genetic info “Control center”
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Nucleolus
Inside nucleus, produces ribosomes
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Centrioles
Tubelike Cell division and formation of spindles
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Cilia
Hairlike extensions on cell Detect surroundings or chemicals
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Microvilla
Small projections on surface of cell Increases surface area & allows additional absorption
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Flagellum
Single long hairlike ext on surface of cell Propel or move cell
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Phases of mitosis PMAT
Prophase - prepares Metaphase - chromosomes meet in middle Anaphase - chromosome pulls apart Telophase - cells tear into two
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Chromosomes
Rod shaped structures found in cells nucleus & contain genetic info
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Epithelial tissue
Internal or external covering for organs . Ex outer layer of skin, glands, linings of body cavities and organs Cells are v close so little to no intercellular material
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2 types of epithelial tissue
Simple - single layer same shape cells Stratified - multiple layers
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4 epithelial tissue shapes
Squamous - flat Cuboidal - square Columnar - long & narrow Transitional - varying shapes that can stretch
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Connective tissue
Supports and binds other body tissues Ex - bone, blood, fat, fibrous, areolae and cartilage
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Muscle tissue
Produces movement Skeletal Cardiac Smooth
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Nervous tissue
Transmission of info to control variety of functions Controls body functions to maintain homeostasis Made up of neurons and supportive structures (neuroglial cells)
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Define Cyt/o Hist/o Home/o My/o Neur/o Nucle/o Endo- -plasm -stasis
Cell Tissue Same Muscle Nervous Nucleus Within, inner Formation Controlling
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Homeostasis Define
Internal environment of body that is compatible with life Created by all body systems working together to provide consistent internal environment
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Intercellular Define
Located btwn 2 cells
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Peristalsis
Rhythmic contraction of involuntary muscles lining gastrointestinal tract
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Vasoconstriction
Contraction of muscles causing narrowing of inside tube of vessel
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Organ
Structure w 2 or more types of tissue and may have one or more functions Grouped w body systems & may have more than 1 function
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Body systems
Several organs that work together to perform a specific function Include ; Cardiovascular Respiratory Nervous Endocrine Gastrointestinal Integumentary Lymphatic Immune Muscular Skeletal Reproductive Sensory Urinary
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Structural organization of body from smallest to biggest
Cells Tissues Organs Body systems Organism
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Supine vs prone vs lateral
Person is lying face up , lying face down , laying on one side
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Define Anter/o Caud/o Cephal/o Dextr/o Dist/o Dors/o Fer/o Front/o Infer/o Later/o Medi/o Poster/o Proxim/o Sinistr/o Super/o Ventr/o
Front Tail Head Right Far Back To carry Front Downward Side Middle Back Near Left Upward Belly
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Dorsal body cavity 2 subcategories
Cranial - brain Spinal - spinal cord
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Ventral body cavity 2 subcategories
Thoracic cavity - heart, lungs, esophagus and trachea Protected by ribs, sternum and vertebrae Abdominopelvic cavity - Two parts abdominal organs ; stomach, liver, gallbladder, intestines Pelvic cavity ; urinary bladder and reproductive organs
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Right upper quadrant
Right lobe of liver and gallbladder, right kidney, small intestine, large intestine, head of pancreas
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Left upper quadrant
Stomach Spleen Left love of the liver Pancreas Left kidney Large intestine
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Right lower quadrant
Appendix Cecum Right ovary Right ureter Right spermatic cord Large intestine Right kidney
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Left lower quadrant
Small intestine Large intestine Left ovary Left ureter Left spermatic cord Left kidney
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Define Abdomin/o Chondr/o Gastr/o Pelv/o Epi/ Hypo- -ic, -iac
Abdomen Cartilage Stomach Pelvis Above, upon Under Pertaining to
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Disease
Specific illness w recognizable group of signs and symptoms and a clear cause (infection, environment)
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Syndrome
Group of signs and symptoms that occur together associated with condition
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Disorder
Disruption of the function or structure of body
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Prevalence
How often disease occurs
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Incidence
# ppl newly diagnosed with disease
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Morbidity
Illness
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Mortality
Death
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Acute
Severe , sudden onset of disease
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Chronic
Disease, disorder or syndrome longer than 6 months
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Prognosis
Medical condition of the outcome of the disease or disorder process
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Prevention
Methods to avoid getting disease
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Etiology
Cause of disorder or disease
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Sign Aka objective data
Something that’s measure or observed by others Ex - redness, swelling, edema, bp, pulse
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Symptom Aka subjective data
Perceived by patient Ex - pain, headache, dizziness, nausea
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Diagnostic procedure
Tests & procedures used to help diagnose or monitor a condition
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Treatments
Management of a disease or disorder , follow-up care Ex - meds, special diet, testing
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Define Tom/o -gram -graphy -scope -scopy
Section Record Process of recording Instrument to view Process of viewing
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Endoscope
Scope w camera attached to long thin tube that can be inserted into body
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Endoscopy
Non surgical procedure that uses an endoscope to view inside of body
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Pathogen
Disease causing organism
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Monogenic disorder define & 3 categories
Caused by single defective gene from one or both parents Dominant - 1 defective gene Recessive - both parents bad gene X linked - sex determination by father Dominant x - one defective X chromosome, females milder symptoms Recessive x - female would need two recessive x gene, male 1
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Noncommunicable vs communicable diseases
Cannot be transmitted vs can be transmitted aka contagious
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Toxins
Substances created by microorganisms, plants, animals that are poisonous to humans
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Inflammatory process
Body’s way of protecting itself
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5 key signs of inflammation
Erythema Edema Pain Warmth Loss of function
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Immune system
Protects body by remembering antigens from diseases and using antibodies to attempt to destroy harmful substances Sometimes can work against us Allergies - food, pets, dust, etc Autoimmunity - starts attacking itself Immunodeficiency- deficient in one or more of immune system key players (white blood cells)
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Define Erg/o Immun/o Also- Anti- Auto- -gen -y
Work Safety, protection Different, other Against Self Producing Condition
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Define Aden/o Carcin/o Lymph/o Sarc/o -oma
Gland Cancer Lymph Connective tissue Tumor, mass