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Chapter 4: Body Systems and Related Conditions Flashcards

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Homeostasis

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The process by which all the body’s systems are balanced and working at their best

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Metabolism

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The physical and chemical processes by which a body maintains homeostasis

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The 10 body systems

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  1. Integumentary (Skin)
  2. Musculoskeletal
  3. Nervous
  4. Circulatory aka Cardiovascular
  5. Respiratory
  6. Urinary
  7. Gastrointestinal aka Digestive
  8. Endocrine
  9. Reproductive
  10. Immune and Lymphatic
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Anterior (Ventral)

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Front of the body or part

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Posterior (Dorsal)

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Back of the body or part

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Superior

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Towards the head

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Inferior

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Away from the head

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Medial

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Towards the midline of the body

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Lateral

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Away from the midline of the body

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Proximal

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Closer to the torso

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Distal

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Further from the torso

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Dilate

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An opening of the blood vessels which causes an increase in blood flow and a decrease in pressure

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Constrict

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A narrowing of the blood vessels which causes a decrease in blood flow and an increase in pressure

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Atrophy

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A wasting away of tissues, typically seen in muscles due to a lack of usage

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Contracture

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A shortening of either muscles or tendons that can cause permanent inflexibility or “freezing” of a limb

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Arthritis

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Refers to inflammation, or swelling, of the joints. May be caused by aging, injury, or an autoimmune illness. This results in pain and decreased mobility

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Autoimmune Illness

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An illness where the body’s immune system attacks normal tissues

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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An autoimmune form of arthritis

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Osteoarthritis

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A degenerative form of arthritis usually found in the elderly and is theorized to be caused by aging

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Osteoporosis

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A loss of bone density

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Menopause

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In women: the end of menstruation, usually after not having a menstrual period for 12 months

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Hip Fracture and Knee Replacement

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Common surgeries in persons with osteoporosis and after surgery patients are classified by how much weight they can bear

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NWB

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Non-Weight-Bearing

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PWB

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Partial Weight-Bearing

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FWB
Full Weight-Bearing
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CVA or Stroke
A reduction in blood flow to the brain, due to either arterial blockage by clot, or arterial rupture
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis on one side of the body
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Hemiparesis
Weakness on one side of the body
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Expressive Aphasia
Trouble communicating thoughts through speech or writing
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Receptive Aphasia
Difficulty understanding spoken or written words
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Emotional Lability
Inappropriate or unprovoked emotional responses
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Parkinsons
A progressive, incurable disease that manifests with tremors, a stopped posture, and shuffling gait
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Paraplegia
A loss of function of the lower half of the body
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Quadreplegia
A loss of function of all appendages and potentially the trunk of the body
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Hypertension (HTN)
When a person's blood pressure is consistently 130/80 or greater. This can lead to Cardiovascular problems, heart attack, kidney disease or blindness
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Diuretics
Medications that reduce fluid retention by the body and increase the need to urinate
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
A disease where the arteries feeding the heart are more narrow than normal
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Angina
Typically described as a pressure or tightness and occurs in the left arm or center left chest
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Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Heart Attack
When blood flow to the heart is blocked and blood fails to reach the muscles of the heart
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Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
A state of the heart where muscle tissues have been severely damaged, due to other cardiovascular events, and fails to pump blood effectively
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
A disease in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood circulation
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Respiration
The body taking in oxygen and excreting carbon dioxide
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Inspiration
Filling the lungs with air
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Exhalation
Pushing air out of the lungs
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Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
A chronic, progressive disease where the patient has difficulty breathing, especially when trying to get air out of the lungs
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Urinary Incontinence
The inability to control the bladder and results in an involuntary loss of urine
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A bacterial infection of the urethra, bladder, ureter, or kidney. Results in pain or a burning sensation during urination
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Digestion
The process of mechanically, enzymatically, and chemically breaking down food to be absorbed and incorporated by the the body
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Absorption
The transfer of nutrients from the intestines to the cells
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Elimination
The process of expelling waste materials
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Fecal Incontinence
The inability to control the bowels and results in an involuntary passage of stool
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Constipation
The inability to eliminate stool or the infrequent, difficult, and often painful elimination of hard, dry stool
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Enema
A specific amount of water, with or without an additive, that is introduced into the colon to eliminate stool
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Fecal Impaction
The buildup of hardened or putty-like stool in the rectum that cannot be expelled
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Hemorrhoids
Enlarged veins in the rectum that result in rectal itching, burning, pain, and bleeding during bowel elimination
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Diarrhea
The frequent elimination of liquid or semiliquid feces
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A chronic condition in which the liquid contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. A burning sensation, called Heartburn, can inflame and damage the esophagus causing bleeding or ulcers
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Ostomy
An opening from inside the body to the outside created in a surgical setting
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Stoma
A specific type of ostomy in the lower intestine that is specifically intended to collect feces rather than have them pass through the anus
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Glands
Organs that produce and secrete chemicals called hormones
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Hormones
Chemical substances created by the body that control numerous body functions
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Insulin
A hormone that tells cells to uptake glucose from the bloodstream
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Glucose
Sugar
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Diabetes (Two Types)
An illness characterized by insulin issues Type 1: An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas which are responsible for producing insulin. This disease causes a lack of insulin in the body Type 2: A condition in which the cells of the body resist the influence of insulin, causing cells to not properly uptake sugar from the bloodstream. This can result in high levels of both insulin and sugar in the bloodstream
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Prediabetes
Occurs when a person's blood glucose levels are above normal but not high enough for a type 2 diagnosis
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Gestational Diabetes
A condition that can happen in pregnant women without a history of diabetes before being pregnant. They have elevated blood glucose levels during pregnancy
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Reproduce
Create new human life
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Gonads
The respective glands that produce haploid cells (cells with half the genetic information) for reproduction
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Vaginitis
An inflammation of the vagina. Can be caused by bacteria, protozoa, fungus, or hormonal changes post-menopause
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
An enlargement of the prostate that is common in men over the age of 60. This causes pressure on the urethra which can lead to frequent urination, dribbling of urine, and difficulty starting the flow of urine
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
A retrovirus that attacks the body's immune system leading to a weakening and eventual 'disarming' of the immune system. An advanced stage of this disease in which the weakened immune system is unable to combat pathogens, tumors, or other irregularities
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Cancer
A general term to describe the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells
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Tumor
A group of abnormally growing cells

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