Chapter 6 Flashcards
Hormones are produced in this body system
Endocrine
Tuberculosis is generally considered a disease of this system
Respiratory
Protection is the primary function of this system
Integumentary
The term ‘ventral’ refers to this part of the body
Front
If a normal person breathes in, the oxygen travels through air passages to the lungs. What takes place?
Oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide
Structure that governs the functions of the individual cell such as growth, repair, reproduction, and metabolism
Nucleus
How many lobes do normal human lungs have
5
After oxygen crosses the respiratory membranes (in the lung) into the blood, about 97% of it combines with
Hemoglobin
As CO2 levels increase in the blood, the blood pH
Decreases (becomes more acidic)
A test request for O & P refers to
An evaluation for parasites
ESRD is caused by glomerulonephritis, tubular diseases, hypertension, and other conditions. What does the abbreviation ESTD stand for
End-Stage Renal Disease
Produced in the adrenal glands, the glands that cause emotions such as fear and anger
Hormones
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the
Dermal layers of the skin
The periosteum functions to
Contains blood vessels to transport blood from inside the home to outer layers
Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and gout are conditions of this body system
Skeletal
Muscular dystrophy is a condition characterized by
Gradual wasting/weakened muscles
Specialized cells of the nervous system are
Neurons
Protective layers around the brain and spinal cord that contain spinal fluid are called
Meninges
The vertebral canal has several regions called
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar
A degenerative disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by hand tremors, loss of facial expression, and a shuffling walk is called:
Parkinson’s disease
The “tail” of the sperm cell that enables it to move toward the ovum is the
Flagellum
The body cavity that houses the lungs is which cavity
Thoracic
Joints are the connective tissue that holds bones together
True
Physiology is the study of bodily structures
False
The term endocarditis refers to an inflammation of the endocrine glands.
False
Inflammation of the liver due to a virus is called ______
Hepatitis
The “master gland” is the _____ gland
Pituitary
The wave-like contractions in the intestines are called ______
Peristalsis
Exocrine glands secrete ______ such as saliva, sweat, and mucus
Fluids
GTT stands for _______
Glucose Tolerance Test
COPD refers to _____
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A bacterium that causes ulcers and other complications of the stomach and small intestine is _____
H. Pylori
A common painful disorder whereby the bile duct is blocked is referred to as ______
Gallstones
Blood cell formation is called ______
Hematoployisis
Skeletal muscles are attached to _____
Bones
