chapter 4 vocab

Question 1

abductor

Answer 1

muscle that draws limb away from the body

hint: the b faces away from the a in abductor

Question 2

adductor

Answer 2

muscle that draws a limb toward the body

hint: the d faces toward the a in adductor

Question 3

urinalysis

Answer 3

laboratory examination of urine that aids in diagnosis of many medical conditions

Question 4

ante cibum

Answer 4

notation a.c. on prescriptions means before meals

Question 5

antibiotic

Answer 5

destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria

Question 6

antigen

Answer 6

(bacterium or virus) substance that stimulates the production of an antibody

Question 7

antiseptic

Answer 7

substance that fights infections

Question 8

septicemia

Answer 8

serious bacterial infection of the blood

Question 9

antitoxin

Answer 9

antibody, often from an animal, that acts against a toxin

Question 10

bifurcation

Answer 10

normal splitting into two branches

ex: bifurcation of trachea to form bronchi

Question 11

bradycardia

Answer 11

usually a pulse of less than 60; slow heart rate

Question 12

tachycardia

Answer 12

pulse of more than 100 beats per minute

Question 13

connective tissue

Answer 13

supports and binds other body tissue and parts

ex: bone, cartilage, fibrous tissue

Question 14

contralateral

Answer 14

a stroke affecting the right side of the brain may cause paralysis affecting the left arm and leg

Question 15

dialysis

Answer 15

complete separation

ex: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis

Question 16

hemodialysis

Answer 16

waste materials are separated from the blood via a machine (artificial kidney) when the kidneys no longer function

Question 17

dyspnea

Answer 17

difficulty breathing often caused by respiratory or cardiac conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety

Question 18

muscular dystrophy

Answer 18

includes many inherited diseases that cause muscular weakness and deterioration

Question 19

endotracheal tube

Answer 19

placed through mouth into trachea; used for giving oxygen and in general anesthesia procedures

Question 20

euthyroid

Answer 20

normal thyroid function