Chapter 4 Overview; Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards

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Physiology

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Is the science and study of the vital processes, mechanisms, and functions of an organ or system

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Kinesiology

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Is the scientific study of muscular activity and the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement

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Pathology

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Is the study of the structural and functional changes caused by disease

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Homeostasis

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Is the internal balance of the body

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Disease

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Is an abnormal and unhealthy state of all or part of the body wherein it is incapable of carrying on its normal function

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Symptom

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Is subjective evidence of disease or bodily disorder

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Sign (of disease)

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Is an observable indication of disease or bodily disorder

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Stress

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Is any psychological or physical situation or condition that causes tension or strain

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Adrenal glands

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Situated on the top of each kidney

Produce; epinephrine, norepinephrine, and corticosteroids

Fight or flight hormones

Works in conjunction with the pituitary and the hypothalamus

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Atherosclerosis

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Is characterized by an accumulation of fatty deposits on the inner walls of the arteries

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Pain

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Is the result of stimulation of specialized nerve endings called nociceptors.

It has a primarily protective function in that it warns of tissue damage or destruction somewhere in the body

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Ischemia

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Is localized tissue anemia caused by obstruction of the inflow of blood

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Pain-spasm-pain cycle

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Pain causes muscle contraction and ischemia, thereby causing a spasm that causes more pain

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Bacteria

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Are minute, unicellular organisms exhibiting both plant and animal characteristics and are classified as either harmless or harmful

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Virus

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Is any class of submicroscopic pathogenic agents that transmit disease

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Fungus

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Is a diverse group of organisms potentially capable of causing disease that thrive or grow in wet or damp areas and live by absorbing nutrients from organic matter

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Parasite

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Is an organism that can potentially cause disease that exists and functions at the expense of a host organism without contributing to the survival of the host

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Local infection

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Is invading organism confined to a small area of the body

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Systemic infection

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Is invading organisms that have spread throughout the body

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Inflammation

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Is a protective tissue response characterized by swelling, redness, heat, and pain

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Fever

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Is an elevated body temperature

In sudden onset or fever greater than 102° get immediate attention

Fevers 106°-108° can cause damage or even death

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Leukocytes

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White blood cells

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Phagocytes

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Engulf and digest the invading organisms and the damaged tissue debris (phagocytosis)

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Fibroblasts

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Connective tissue cells

Migrate to the area and produce connective tissue fibers that begin to span the wound, providing a structure for regenerating vascular and epithelial tissue

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Scar
A dense fibrous tissue that forms as an injury, wound, burn, or sore heals
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Wellness
Is a concept where people take personal responsibility for their own physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual state of health -5 0 5 Severe illness. Ok. Optimal health
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History of medical terminology goes back nearly...
2,000 years
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Anatomy
Is the study of the gross structure of the body and the interrelations of its parts