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Cells, tissues and terminology Flashcards

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Definition of atom?

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Smallest unit of matter.

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Definition of molecule?

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Two or more atoms bonded together to form a unit

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Definition of macromolecule?

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A large molecule, often several monomers together.

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Definition of cell organelles?

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Structures within a cell, each with their own function.

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Definition of cell?

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The smallest functional unit of an organism that can live alone.

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Definition of tissue?

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Group of similar cells that work together and have a common function.

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Definition of an organ?

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A collection of different tissues which work together to fulfil the organ’s function.

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Definition of body system?

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A group of organs and tissues that work together to perform important jobs for the body.

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Hyper -

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High/increased

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Hypo

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Low/decreased

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Tachy -

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Rapid/fast

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Brady -

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Slow

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Hyperpnoea

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Deeper / faster breathing

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Hypopnoea

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Shallow / slower breathing

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Tachypnoea

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Rapid breathing

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Bradypnoea

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Slow breathing

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Eupnea

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Normal respiratory rate

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Dyspnoea

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Difficulty in breathing

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Apnoea

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A period without breathing

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Cyanosis

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Blue tinged skin due to a lack of oxygen to tissues.

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Hypoxia

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Reduced level of circulating oxygen (due to poor oxygen uptake or lack of haemoglobin)

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Ischaemia

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An inadequate blood supply to tissues (which causes lack of oxygen delivery)

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Hypercapnia

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Raised carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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Hypocapnia

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Lowered carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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As a paramedic, do we measure respiratory values or blood values?

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Respiratory values. Respiratory values of CO2 are not the same as blood values.

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What is end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2)

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The level of CO2 that is released at the end of an exhaled breath.

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What is normal carbon dioxide levels

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NEED TO CHECK

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What is a symptom?

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Something the patient feels or is aware of. , eg headache.

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What is a sign?

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Something the clinician can establish through clinical observations and examination. eg, tachypnoea, reduced oxygen levels.

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