Chpt 4 Flashcards
Neurons repair _____, if at all when injured or infection sets in.
Slowly
On a wellness scale or spectrum, ___ represents no perceivable illness
Zero
Strive for a ____ or above for optimal health.
Three
A _____ number on the wellness scale/spectrum represents illness
Negative
Dense fibrous tissue that forms as an -injury, burn, wound, or sore- heals
Scar tissue
_____ is associated with adrenal glands
Stress
Two source languages for medical terminology
Greek & Latin
Primary sensations are…
Pain, touch, pressure, hot, cold
Localized tissue anemia caused by obstruction of the blood
Ischemia
Fever of over 106°F can cause;
Damage to tissue, liver, organs, brain, and death
Accumulation of plaque in the inner walls of arteries
Atherosclerosis
One or more syllable(s) in front of the stem or root word to further meaning
Prefixes
Contra- (meaning as a prefix)
Against or counter to
- algia (meaning as a suffix)
Painful condition
Cervix
Neck
Elevated body temp that accompanies infectious diseases is a …
Fever
Inflammation is a protective tissue response characterized by
Swelling, redness, pain, heat
When infection is spread throughout the body, the condition is termed…
Systemic
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites are…
Pathogenic microorganisms
What are 3 examples of direct effect?
1) Stretching of muscle tissue
2) Loosening of adhesions & scar tissue
3) Increased local circulation of venous blood
Science & study of the vital processes, mechanisms, functions of an organ or system of organs is…
Physiology
Study of the gross structures of the body, or of an organism and the interrelations of its parts.
Anatomy
Study of structural or functional changes caused by disease is…
Pathology
Scientific study of muscular activity and mechanics of body movement is…
Kinesiology
