Ch 1.1 Overview

Question 1

Anatomy

Answer 1

Science of studying structures in body and the relationships between them

Question 2

Physiology

Answer 2

Study of interactions between physical and biochemical functions that keep the human body alive

Question 3

Five components to a physical exam

Answer 3

inquiry, inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation

Question 4

vital signs (4)

Answer 4

body temp (37C), pulse rate (60-100 bpm), respiratory rate (12-16), blood pressure

Question 5

endoscopy

Answer 5

fiber-optic tube inserted into body, allows direct visualization and biopsy of organs/tissue

Question 6

X-ray

Answer 6

uses electromagnetic radiation (high energy, short wavelength)

Question 7

angiography

Answer 7

x-ray imaging test, uses radio-opaque dye injected into bloodstream, visualizes blood flow

Question 8

nuclear scan

Answer 8

radioactive material injected into body/swallowed to concentrate an organ
detects tumors, infections, degenerative disorders

Question 9

CAT scan

Answer 9

two dimensional X-ray along different axis of body

obtained through tomographic images, more detailed than X-ray

Question 10

PET scan

Answer 10

positron emission tomography
radioactive tracer tagged to glucose
highlights areas that are using glucose for energy (ex, brain activity)

Question 11

MRI

Answer 11

magnetic resonance imaging
study of both anatomy and physiology
using magnetic fields, causes hydrogen ions to realign

Question 12

ultrasound

Answer 12

high frequency sound waves that bounce back when hit dense material

Question 13

ECG

Answer 13

measures of electrical activity of the heart

Question 14

EEG

Answer 14

measure of the electrical activity of the brain

Question 15

EMG

Answer 15

measure of the electrical activity of a muscle