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nephro

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kidney

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lith

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stone

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-iasis

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disease

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gastr/o

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stomach

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pneumonitis

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inflammation of the lung

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abdominal region above the naval

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epigastric region

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bones in the axial skeleton (7)

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skull, vertebral column, ribcage, hyoid bone, lacrimal bone, and palatine bone

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muscle strain

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affects muscle or tendon

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muscle sprain

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affects ligament

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muscles of the quadriceps (4)

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rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, vastus medialis

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brachialis location

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under biceps brachia, right above elbow

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stenosis

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narrowing of passageway in the body

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pericarditis

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inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart

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heme-

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blood

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medical term for platelet

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thrombocyte

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function of erythrocytes

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transport of oxygen throughout the body; carries away waste and carbon dioxide to lungs

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order of airflow in respiratory system

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nose/oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli (where gas exchange takes place)

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hypercapnia

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excessive CO2 in the blood

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valve between stomach and small intestine

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pyloric sphincter

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Cystic Fibrosis

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disease that causes body to produce thick, sticky mucus that can block airways and damage organs

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Delirium

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mental disorder marked by confusion & uncontrolled excitement

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esotropia

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inward turning of the eye (causes muscle imbalance)

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exotropia

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outward turning of the eye (causes muscle imbalance)

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lens location

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behind the pupil and iris

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lens
focuses light onto retina
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glaucoma
increased pressure in eye results in damage to the retina and optic nerve, causes loss of vision
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perforated tympanic membrane disorder
ruptured eardrum
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what structure equalizes pressure between middle ear and outer/inner ear?
eustachian tube
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lacrimal gland secretion
lacrimal fluid (tears)
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lacrimal gland drains:
through nasolacrimal duct system
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structures in the inner ear that provide info to brain about position of head (2)
utricle and saccule
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inner ear disorder symptoms (7)
vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, nausea/vomiting, ear pressure, headaches, poor balance
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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myopia
nearsightedness
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"blind spot"
where the optic nerve leaves the eye
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hyperglycemia symptoms (8)
excessive urination, excessive thirst, fatigue, hunger, dry mouth, weight loss, blurred visions, recurrent infections
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FSH
(follicle-stimulating hormone) plays key role in sexual development & reproduction in males and females
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LH
(luteinizing hormone) plays key role in sexual development & fertility
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root of antidiuretic
"di" - through/double "uresis" - urination promoting the excretion of urine
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hormones secreted by pineal glands
melatonin
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growth hormone
released by pituitary gland; promotes growth, normal body structure, and metabolism
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endocrine gland (6)
helps manage body temp, hunger/thirst, mood, sex drive, blood pressure, sleep
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hypothalamus secretes (6)
dopamine, somatostatin; corticotrophin, growth hormone, gonadotrophin and thyrotrophin -releasing hormones
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hyperglycemia symptoms (4)
thirst, hunger, fatigue, urge to pee
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nephron
functional unit of kidney that filters blood, removes waste, and produces urine
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Chronic renal failure
caused by CKD; kidney gradually loses function, caused by diabetes & high blood pressure
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cystitis
bladder inflammation caused by bacterial infection
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oliguria breakdown
"oli" - few "ur" - urine "ia" - condition of
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incontinence breakdown
"in" - lack of "contin" - to hold together "ence" - condition
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urinary analysis detects:
urinary tract infections, kidney disease, diabetes
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stress incontinence cause
weakened/damaged pelvic floor muscles
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urinary retention cause (6)
blockages, meds, surgery, nerve damage, constipation, weakened bladder muscles
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micturition breakdown
"mictur/i" - to urinate "tion" - process
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testosterone effects (7)
sexual development, bone density, muscle mass, RBC production, sperm production, fat distribution, sex drive
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spermatic cord
collection of vessels, nerves, and ducts that run to/from testes; heat exchange mechanism
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PCOS
(polycystic ovary syndrome) caused by imbalance of reproductive hormones
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prolactin
hormone w/ key role in breast development and milk production
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colostrum
first form of breastmilk released by mammary glands post-birth
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prostate gland function
produce fluid that mixes with sperm to create semen
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pathology related to prostate gland
prostatitis
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primary amenorrhea cause
genetic conditions (turner syndrome)
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pregnancy timeline
- fertilization - zygote travels through fallopian tube to uterine lining - embryo forms - placenta forms - fetal development - full term (organs function on own)
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female infertility cause
endometriosis
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male infertility cause
low sperm count
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ovarian hormone
estrogen
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estrogen function (4)
breast development, body shape, body hair, prepare uterine lining for pregnancy
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secondary amenorrhea cause (4)
pregnancy, stress, chronic illness, PCOS
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Medical Terminology Final (3 decks)

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