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Anatomic Reference System

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describe the locations of the structural units of the body

= body plane
= body direction
= body cavity
= structural unit

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Anatomy

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study of the structures of the body

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Physiology

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study of the functions of the structure of the body

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physi

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nature or physical

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Anatomic Position

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standing up straight so that the body is erect and face forward

holding arms at the sides with hands turned so that the palms face the front

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Body Planes

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imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes

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Vertical Plane

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up-and-down plane that is at a RIGHT ANGLE to the horizon

sagittal
midsagittal
frontal

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Sagittal plane

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the vertical plane that divides the body into unequal left and right portions

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Misaggital Plane

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or midline

divide teh body into equal left and right portions

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Frontal Plane

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vertical plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior portions

or coronal plane

right angle to the sagittal plane

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Horizontal Plane

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flat, crosswise plane (horizon)

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Transverse Plane

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the horizontal plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions at any level across the body

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Body Direction Terms

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describe the relative locations of sections of the body or of an organ

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Ventral

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front or belly side, of the organ or body

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ventr

al

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belly side of the body

pertaining to

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Dorsal

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refers to the back of the organ or body

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Dors

al

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back of the body

pertaining to

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Anterior

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situated in the front
front or forward part of the organ

(in reference to ventral)

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anter

ior

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front or before

pertaining to

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Posterior

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situated in the back or back part of an organ

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poster

ior

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back or toward the back
pertaining to

(in reference to posterior)

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Superior

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uppermost, above, or toward the head

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Inferior

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lowermost, below, or toward the feet

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Cephalic

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toward the head

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Caudal

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lower part of body

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Caud

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tail or lower part of the body

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Proximal

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situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure

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Distal

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situated farthest from the midline or beginning of the body structure

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Medial

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the direction toward or nearer the midline

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Lateral

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the direction toward or nearer the side of the body, away from the midline

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Body Cavities

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spaces that contain and protect internal organs

DORSAL
VENTRAL

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Dorsal Cavity

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located along the back of the body and head
contain organs of the nervous system that coordinate body function

CRANIAL
SPINAL

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Cranial Cavity

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located within the skull
surround and protect brain

cranial = pertaining to the skull

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Spinal Cavity

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located within the spinal column

surround and protect the spinal cord

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Ventral Cavity

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located along the front of body
contains organs that sustain homeostasis

thoracic cavity (chest cavity or thorax)
abdominal cavity (abdomen)
pelvic cavity
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Homeostasis

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processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment

home = constant
stasis = control
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Thoracic Cavity

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surround and protect heart and lungs

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Diaphragm

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muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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Abdominal Cavity

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contain organs for digestion

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Pelvic Cavity

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space formed by the hip bones

contain the organs for the reproductive and excretory system

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Abdominopelvic cavity

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refers to these two cavities as a single unit

there is no division between the abdomen and pelvic cavity

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pelv

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pelvis

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inguinal

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relating to the groin

refers to the entire lower area of the abdomen

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groin

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crease at the junction of the trunk with upper end of the thigh

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What are the 9 regions of the thorax and abdomen

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1/2 - right and left hypochondriac regions
= covered by lower ribs

3 - Epigastric Region
above the stomach

4/5 - right and left lumbar regions
= located near the inward curve of the spine

6 - Umbillical regions
= surround the umbilicus (belly button or naval)
= pit in the center of abdominal wall marks the point where umbilical cord was attached before birth

7/8 - right and left iliac regions
= located near the hip bones

9 - hypogastric region
= located below the stomach

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chondr

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cartilage

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lumb

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lower back

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lumbar

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describe the part of the back between the ribs and pelvis

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ili

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hip bone

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50
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What are the quadrants of the abdomen

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describe where an abdominal organ or pain is located

RUQ
LUQ
RLQ
LLQ

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Peritoneum

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the multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity

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membrane

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thin layer of tissue that covers a surface, lines a cavity, or divides a space or organ

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Layers of peritoneum

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parietal peritoneum
= outer layer of the peritoneum that lines teh interior of the abdominal wall

mesentery
= fused double layer of the parietal peritoneum that attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall

visceral peritoneum
= inner layer of the peritoneum that surrounds the organs of the abdominal cavity

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visceral

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relating ot the intenral organs

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parietal

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cavity wall

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retroperitoneal

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behind the peritoneum

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retro

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behind

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periton

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peritoneum

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peritonitis

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inflammation of the peritoneum

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Structures of the body

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cell
tissue
organ
body system

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cells

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basic structural and functional units of the body

specialized and grouped to form tissue and organ

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cytology

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study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell

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cytologist

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specialist in the study and analysis of cells

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cell membrane

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tissue that surrounds and protects the content of a cell from the external environment

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cytoplasm

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material within the cell membrane that is NOT part of the nucleus

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plasm

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formative material of cells

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nucleus

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surrounded by nuclear membrane
structure within the cell

  1. control activities of the cell
  2. help cell divide
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stem cells

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unspecialized cells that can renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division
= do not have a specialized role and do not die after a determined life span

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what special thing can stem cells do

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transform themselves into cells with special functions

cells of the heart muscle that make the heartbeat
cells of the pancreas that produce insulin

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Adult Stem Cells

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somatic stem cells

  • undifferentiated cells among differentiated cells in a tissue or organ
  • maintain and repair tissue in which they are found
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differentiated

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specialized function or structure

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what is one main use of stem cells

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  • transplantation from one individual to another

- are harvested from HEMOPOIETIC (blood-forming) tissue of the donorś bone marrow

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graft versus host disease

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occurs when the match between a donor and recipient is not perfect, and there is a possibility of rejection

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Embryonic stem cell

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undifferentiated cell that may form into any adult cell

can proliferate indefinitely in a laboratory and provide a source for

  • muscle
  • liver
  • bone
  • blood cell
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embryo

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a developing child during the first 9 weeks in the womb

embryo = fertilized ovum

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Describe an embryonic stem cell transplant

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does not require a perfect match as the cell is primitive

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Where do embryonic stem cells come from?

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cord blood found in the umbilical cord and placenta of newborn infant

it is possible to get stem cells from cord blood without danger to the mother or child at the time of birth. the cells are kept frozen until necessary for treatment

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What is another method of obtaining embyronic stem cells?

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surplus embryos produced by in vitro (test-tube) fertilization.

usually kept for medicinal and scientific research

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Gene

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the fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity

control
= hereditary disorders
= physical traits

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Genetics

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study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease

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gene (word part)

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producing

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geneticist

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a specialist of genetics

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dominant gene

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if inherited from either parent, the offspring will inherit that condition or disease

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recessive gene

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if inherited from both parents, the offspring will have that condition

if inherited from one parent, the offspring will not have that condition. the child will have the trait

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sickle cell anemia

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group of inherited red blood cell disorders that are transmitted by a recessive gene

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genome

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complete set of genetic information of an organization

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Human Genome Project

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studied the genetic code (genome) and found that it is more than 99% identical among human throughout the world

took 13 years to map the human genome, an was published in 2003

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Why is the human genome important

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helps in the study of the use of genetics in health and science.

they are now trying to understand the proteins encoded by the sequence of 30,000 genes

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Chromosome

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genetic structure located within the nucleus of a cell.

made up of DNA molecules containing the boyś genes

allows keeping genetic information neat, organized, and compact

one chromosome = 100,000 genes

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somatic cell

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any cell EXCEPT gametes
somatic = pertaining to the body

contain 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs.
22 identical pairs and the XX or XY pair

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gamete (sex cell)

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sperm or egg (ovum)

contains 23 single chromosomes which are passed on to the offspring for a total of 46

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What determines gender

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the X or Y chromosome from the father

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Describe human DNA

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deoxyribonucleic acid

located on the pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus of each cell

has an identical structure in all living organisms

contains thousands of genes that provide essential information regarding heredity, physical appearance, disease risk, etc..

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Describe the structure of DNA

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packaged in a chromosome as two spiraling strands that twist to form a double helix

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helix

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shape twisted like a spiral staircase

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Where is DNA found

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in the nucleus of all types of cells, except erythrocytes as they do not have nuclei

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Who has identical DNA

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identical twins

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Genetic Mutation

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change of the sequence of a DNA molecule

- usually due to radiation or environmental pollution

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somatic cell mutation

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change within the cells of the body

- are not transmitted to next generation

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gametic cell mutation

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change within the genes in a gamete

- can be transmitted to next generation

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genetic engineering

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the manipulation or splicing of genes for scientific or medical purposes

(e.g. the production of human insulin from modified bacteria)

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Genetic Disorder

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aka hereditary disorder
pathological condition caused by absent or defective gene
- may be obvious at birth OR manifest later in life

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What are 6 genetic disorders

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Cystic Fibrosis
Down Syndrome
Hemophilia
Huntingtonś disease
Muscular Dystrophy 
Phenylketonuria
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Cystic Fibrosis

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CF

present at birth and impacts the respiratory and digestive systems

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Down Syndrome

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caused by the presence of 3rd copy of 21st chromosome (trisomy 21)

characteristic facial appearance, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and physical abnormalities (heart valve disease)

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Hemophilia

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group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing

is a blood-coagulation disorder characterized by spontaneous hemorrhages or severe bleeding after an injury

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Huntingtonś disease

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HD
each child with a parent with the gene for HD has a 50-50 percent chance of inheriting the gene.

causes nerve degeneration in mid-life
results in uncontrolled movements and loss of mental ability

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degeneration

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worsening condition

109
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Muscular Dystrophy

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group of genetic diseases characterized by

  • progressive weakness
  • degeneration of skeletal muscles
110
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Phenylketonuria

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aka PKU

rare genetic disorder in which the digestive enzyme PHENYLALANINE HYDROXYLASE is missing

detected by blood test performed on infants at birth

  • managed by avoiding and limiting phenylalanine (found in food with protein)
  • without early detection, PKU causes several intellectual disability or mental retardation
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Tissue

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group or layer of similarly specialized cells that join together to perform certain specific functions

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Histology

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microscopic study of the structure, composition,and function of tissue

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Histologist

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non-physician specialist who studies the microscopic structure of tissues

114
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What are the 4 types of tissue

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Epithelial Tissue
Connective Tissue
Muscle Tissue
Nerve Tissue

115
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Epithelial Tissue

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forms a protective covering for all of the internal and external surfaces of the body.
form glands

contains Epithelium and Endothelium tissue

116
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Epithelium

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specialized epithelial tissue that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface layer of mucous membranes.

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Endothelium

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specialized epithelial tissue that lines the blood and lymph vessels, body cavities, glands, and organs

118
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Connective Tissue

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support and connect organs and other body tissues

DENSE
ADIPOSE
LOOSE
LIQUID

119
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Dense Connective Tissue

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bone and cartilage

form the joints and framework of the body

120
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Adipose Tissue

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fat

provides protection, padding, insulation, and support

121
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adip

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fat

122
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Loose Connective Tissue

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surround various organs and support nerve cells and blood vessels

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Liquid connective Tissue

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blood and lymph

transport nutrients and waste products throughout the body

124
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Muscle Tissue

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cells with specialized ability to contract and relax

125
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Nerve Tissue

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cells with specialised ability to react to stimuli and conduct electrical impulses

126
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Tissue Disorders

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due to unknown causes

may occur before birth or appear later in life

127
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What are the two types of incomplete tissue formation

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Aplasia

Hypoplasia

128
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Aplasia

A

defective development or the congenital absence of an organ or tissue

129
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a

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without

130
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plasia

A

formation

131
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Hypoplasia

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incomplete development of an organ or tissue due to deficiency in the number of cels

132
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What are the four types of abnormal tissue formation

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Anaplasia
Dysplasia
Hyperplasia
Hypertrophy

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Anaplasia

A

change in the structure of cells and in their orientation to each other

characteristic of tumor formation in cancers

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ana

A

backward

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Dysplasia

A

abnormal development or growth of cells, tissue, and organs

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Hyperplasia

A

enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the tissues

137
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Hypertrophy

A

general increase in the bulk of a body part or organ due to an increase in the size of the cells in tissues

not due to tumor formation

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trophy

A

development

139
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Gland

A

group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions

140
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Secretion

A

substance produced by a gland

141
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What are the two types of glands

A

Exocrine

Endocrine

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Exocrine Gland

A

secrete chemical substances into ducts that

  1. lead to other organs
  2. lead out of the body (sweat glands)
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Q

exo

A

out of

144
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crine

A

to secrete

145
Q

Endocrine Gland

A

produce hormones
do not have ducts

hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream and are then transported to organs and structures throughout the body

146
Q

aden

A

gland

147
Q

adenoids

A

refer to a mass of gland-like lymphoid tissue at the back of the upper pharynx

148
Q

adenitis

A

inflammation of a gland

149
Q

adenocarcinoma

A

malignant tumor that originates in a glandular tissue

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Q

carcin

A

cancerous

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Q

oma

A

tumor

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Q

malignant

A

harmful or capable of spreading and potentially life-threatening

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Q

adenoma

A

a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue

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Q

benign

A

not life-threatening

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Q

adenomalacia

A

abnormal softening of a gland

156
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adenosis

A

any disease or condition of a gland

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Q

adenosclerosis

A

abnormal hardening of a gland

158
Q

adenectomy

A

surgical removal of a gland

159
Q

body organ

A

somewhat independent part of the bdoy that performs a specific function

related tissues and orgnas are organized into body systems

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Q

pathology

A

study of disease

  • nature
  • cause
  • produced changes in structure and function

also means a condition produced by disease

161
Q

patho, pathy

A

disease

suffering, feeling, emotion

162
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pathologist

A

a physician who specializes in laboratory analysis of diseased tissue samples to confirm or establish a diagnosis

163
Q

how are tissue specimens remove

A

biopsies
operations
postmortem examinations

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Q

etiology

A

study of the causes of a disease

165
Q

eti

A

cause

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Q

skeletal system

structures and functions

A

bones, joints, and cartilages

support and shape the body
protect internal organs
form some blood cells and store minerals

167
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muscular system

structure and function

A

muscles, fascia, and tendons

hold the body erect
make movement possible
move body fluids and generate body heat

168
Q

cardiovascular system

A

heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood

blood circulation to transport oxygen and nutrients to cell
carry the waste product to the kidneys where waste is removed by filtration

169
Q

lymphatic system

A

lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymph nodes

remove and transport waste product from the fluid between cells
destroy harmful substances such as pathogens and cancer cells in the lymph nodes
return filtered lymph to bloodstream to become plasma

170
Q

immune system

A

tonsils, spleen, thymus, skin, specialized blood cell

defend body against invading pathogen and allergen

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Q

respiratory system

A

nose, pharynx, trachea, larynx, and lungs

bring oxygen into the body for transportation to the cells
remove carbon dioxide and some water waste from body

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digestive system

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mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, liver, and pancreas

digest ingested food so it can be absorbed into the bloodstream
eliminate solid waste

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Q

urinary system

A

kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra

filter blood to remove waste
maintain electrolyte and fluid balance within the body

174
Q

nervous system

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nerves, brain, spinal cord

coordinate reception of stimuli
transmit messages throughout body

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Q

special senses

A

eyes and ears

receive visual and auditory information
transmit information to brain

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Q

integumentary system

A

skin, sebaceous gland, sweat gland

protect the body against invasion by bacteria
aids in regulating of temperature and water content

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endocrine system

A

adrenal gland, gonads, pancreas, parathyroids, pineal, pituitary, thymus, thyroid

integrate all body function

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reproductive system

A

male: penis and testicles
female: ovaries, uterus, vagina

produce new life

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pathogen

A

disease-producing microorganism (virus)

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transmission

A

spread of disease

181
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contamination

A

the pathogen is POSSIBLY present

- occurs due to lack of proper hygiene standards or failure to take appropriate infection control precuations

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Q

communicable disease

A

aka contagious disease

condition that is transmitted from one person to another through direct or indirect contact with contaminated objects

183
Q

communicable

A

capable of being transmitted

may be communicable through multiple methods {measles}

184
Q

indirect contact transmission

A

refers to situations in which a susceptible person is infected by contact with the contaminated surface

WASH HANDS

185
Q

bloodborne transmission

A

spread of disease through contact with infected blood or other body fluids that are contaminated by infected blood

HIV
HEP B
STDs

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Q

Droplet Transmission

A

spread of disease (measles, cold, flu) through large respiratory droplets sprayed by coughing or sneezing onto a nearby person or object

USE A FACEMASK as a precuation
primary cause of nosocomial infection

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Q

Airborne Transmission

A

contact with germs floating in the air

e.g. coughing or sneezing can cause pathogens to remain airborne fora long period of time

TB
measles
chickenpox

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Q

Food-borne and waterborne transmission

A

aka fecal-oral transmission

eating or drinking contaminated food or water that has not been properly treated to remove contamination or kill any pathogens present

189
Q

vector-borne trnamission

A

spread of certain disease due to bite of a vector

vector = insect or animals such as flies, mites, fleas, ticks, rats, and dogs

190
Q

what is the most common vector and disease

A

mosquitoes

malaria + west nile virus

191
Q

epidemiologist

A

specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group

192
Q

epi

A

above

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demi

A

population

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endemic

A

refers to the ongoing presense of a disease within a population, group, or area

common cold

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epidemic

A

sudden and wide-spread outbreak of a disease within a specific population group or area

measles outbreak

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pandemic

A

refers to an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide

AIDS

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pan

A

entire

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functional disorder

A

produce symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified

panic attack

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iatrogenic illness

A

unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment

burns from radiation therapy

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idiopathic disorder

A

illness without known cause

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idi/o

A

peculiar to individual

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Q

infectious disease

A

illness caused by living pathogenic organisms such as bacteria and virus

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Q

nosocomial infection

A

disease acquired in a hospital or clinical setting

MRSA (multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

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nosocomial

A

greek word for hospital

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organic disorder

A

produces symptoms caused by detectable physical changes in the body

chickenpox has a characteristic rash

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congenital disorder

A

abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth

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congenital

A

existing at birth

208
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what are congenital disorders caused by

A

development disorder before birth
prenatal influences
premature birth
injuries during teh birth process

209
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What is a developmental disorder

A

birth defect

result in an anomaly or malformation (absence of limb or presence of the extra toe)

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anomaly

A

deviation from what is regarded as normal

211
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atresia

A

congenital absence of a normal body opening or the failure of a structure to be tubular

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anal atresia

A

absence of the opening at the bottom end of the anus

213
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pulmonary atresia

A

absence of a pulmonary valve

214
Q

prenatal influences (3)

A

mother’s health
mother’s behavior
prenatal medical care received or not received

215
Q

Give an example of each of the prenatal influences

A

mother’s health
= rubella infection
= birth defects may occur if a pregnant woman contracts viral infection early in pregnancy

mother’s behavior
= fetal alcohol syndrome (caused by mother’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy)
= baby has characteristic physical and behavioral traits including growth abnormalities, mental retardation, brain damage, and socialization difficulty

prenatal care
= lack of prenatal medical care can cause premature delivery or low-birth-weight baby

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Q

Premature Birth

A

birth occurs earlier than 37 weeks of development

  • causes serious problems as the baby’s body systems are not fully developed
  • causes breathing difficulties and heart problems
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Q

Birth Injuries

A

congenital disorders that were not present before events surrounding the birth

218
Q

What is an example of a birth injury

A

cerebral palsy

  • result of brain damage
  • caused by premature birth or Inadequate oxygen to the brain during the birth process
219
Q

Describe aging and health problems

A

aging is the normal progression of the lifecycle that results in death

  • latter portion of life causes health problems that are chronic or eventually fatal
  • as life spans become longer, chronic illness is becoming more common
220
Q

Geriatrics

A

the study of medical problems and care of older people

or gerontology

221
Q

postmortem

A

after death

222
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autopsy

A

postmortem examination

223
Q

allied health professional

A

roles outside of medicine, nursing and pharmacy

essential part of health care team

224
Q

primary care provider

A

PCP
work in medical office or clinic settings

include

  • general practitioner (GP)
  • internist
  • pediatrician
  • geriatrician
  • nurse practitioner
  • physician assistant
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general practitioner (GP) or family practice physician

A

provides ongoing care for patients of all ages

226
Q

internist

A

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treaitng diseases and disorders of internal organs and related body systems

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Q

pediatrician

A

physician who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders and diseases of infants and children

practices pediatrics

228
Q

geriatrician

A

gerontologist

a physician who specializes in the care of older people

229
Q

nurse practitioner

A

NP

nurse with graduate training, who often works as a primary care provider

230
Q

physician assistant

A

PA

licensed professional who works under a physician.

231
Q

describe the similarities between NP and PA

A

work in hospitals and other health care settings

masters degree

232
Q

What are some other professionals in a clinical or medical office setting that are not PCPs

A

medical receptionist
medical assistant
medical coder

233
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Medical Receptionist

A

schedule and register patients for appointment

may work as a medical assistant

234
Q

medical assistant

A

clinical medical assistant
perform administrative and clincial tasks in doctor’s offices
may work in a long-term care facility for the elderly

certified through the America Association of Medical Assistants

235
Q

Medical Coder

A

review patient records and assign codes for treatment and services provided based on codes for medical diagnoses, equipment, procedures

236
Q

emergency room

A

or ED

focus on diagnosing and treating life-threatening emergency medical conditions
based on triage

237
Q

emergency physician

A

the doctor who specializes in high-acuity medicine in ER

238
Q

acuity

A

refers to the level of severity of an illness

239
Q

emergency medical technician

A

EMT

licensed health care professional who works in a pre-hospital setting on an ambulance or in an emergency room

240
Q

registered nurse (RN)

A

license health care professional who works in a variety of HC settings.

assess patients and provide care following doctor’s ordres

241
Q

licensed vocational nurse

A

LVN or LPN

work under doctor or RN to provide basic patient care

242
Q

Certified Nursing Assistant

A

CNA

work under RN to provide basic patient care

243
Q

pharmacist

A

licensed medical professionla who dispenses prescribed medication to patients

244
Q

intensive care unit

A

ICU or CCU

provide continuous monitored care for critically ill, patients

may be specialized for burn and trauma, cardiac, neurological

245
Q

intensivist

A

a physician specializing in the care of critically ill patients hospitalized in the ICU

246
Q

hospitalist

A

physician focusing on genreal medical care of hospitalized patients

247
Q

telemetry unit

A

a unit that provides continuous cardiac monitoring for patients with heart problems, that do not require intensive care

248
Q

tele

A

distant

249
Q

metry

A

measure

250
Q

telmetry

A

electronic transmission of data about patient’s heart rhythm

251
Q

medical or surgical unit

A

med/surg

provide nursing care for low-acuity patients who are recovering from surgery or require continued drug therapy or monitoring

252
Q

a and p

A

anaotmy and physiology

253
Q

CD

A

communicable disease

254
Q

chromosome

A

CH or chr

255
Q

DNA

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

256
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epidemic

A

epid

257
Q

GP

A

general practitioner

258
Q

HD

A

huntington’s disease

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Q

PA

A

physician assistant

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Q

Nursing assistant, nurse’s aide, patient care technician (PCT) or orderly

A

provide basic and essential patient care such as bathing, bed making, and feeding

261
Q

Registered nurse (RN), licensed practical nurse (LPN), and licensed vocational nurse (LVN)

A

state licensed to proide and manage patient care

RN = provide specialized serve (medication ,teaching, and supervision)

262
Q

What are some nursing specialities

A 
community health nurse
criticla care nurse
flight nurse
hospice nurse 
infectious disease nurse
iv therapy nurse 
ER nurse 
private duty nurse 
school nurse
surgery scrub nurse
263
Q

APN or advanced practice nurse

A

require the master of science in nursing degree or doctorate of nursing practice

can become NP

264
Q

medical translator

A

provide bilingual assistance for accurate communication between health care providers and non-English speaking patients

must known med. term in English and a second language

265
Q

Genetics Counselor

A

master’s degree in genetic counseling from an accredited program

need to be certified

counsel patients about the genetic link to certain conditions and give information to help patients and families understand and adapt to the condition

do genetic research

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