Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

EMT 242, Praise be to updates > Final review packet > Flashcards

Final review packet Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
NREMT® EMT flashcards
1
Q

the opening that allows the esophagus to pass through the diaphragm

A

Hiatus or Hiatal or esophageal hiatus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Primary site of red and white blood cell production

A

bone marrow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

weak chemical bonds formed from an attraction between hydrogen and oxygen

A

hydrogen bonds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Energy in motion

A

Kenotic or potential energy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

compounds that lower the activation energy of a reaction and “speed up” a reaction

A

catalase or enzyme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

The second most abundant intracellular cation

A

magnesium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

synthesis of organic compounds from a simpler precursor

A

anabolism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

two functions of sebaceous glands

A

protection and lubrications

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Area of the Skin supplied with afferent nerve fibers by a single posterior spinal root

A

Dermatomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

the organelles responsible for the break down and recycling of proteins

A

proteosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Shaft of the bone

A

Diaphysis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

This hormone inhibits osteoclasts lowering calcium level

A

Calcitonin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

complete displacement of a bone end from its positions within a joint capsule

A

dislocation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Notch between sternal body and the manubrium

A

angle of louis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

blockage of the causes glaucoma

A

the canal of schlemm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

spaces between myelin sheath of a neuron

A

nodes of Ranvier

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

synapses that release ACh

A

postganglionic neuron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Shift of the membrane potential towards -70mV sodium leaves the cell

A

Re polarization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Region of the brain that control fine motor skills

A

cerebllum

20
Q

Hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary gland here.

A

infundibulum

21
Q

Hormone that is considered a uterine stimulant

A

oxytocin

22
Q

Posterior pituitary gland releases what major hormones

A

oxytocin ADH

23
Q

Plasma protein responsible for antibodies and transportation

A

gobulins

24
Q

Left coronary artery divides into

A

Circumflex, Anterior descending

25
Q

Hardening of vessel wall

A

Arteriosclerosis

26
Q

Collateral circulation created by bypassing vessels providing a pathway for blood

A

Anastomosis

27
Q

Reaction that adds a water molecule across a organic bond

A

Hydrolysis

28
Q

receptors sensitive to stretching, compressing or twisting

A

mechanoreceptors

29
Q

Fluid that fills the posterior chamber of the eye

A

Vitreous Humor

30
Q

Delivery of blood to capillary beds/ tissues

A

Diffusion

31
Q

motor commands are carried to muscles/ glands via this division

A

Efferent

32
Q

Three types of COPD

A

asthma
emphysema
Chronic Bronchitis

33
Q

Cranial nerve 10

A

Vagus

34
Q

Cranial nerve 2

A

Optic

35
Q

Last part of the small intestine responsible for food bolus prep

A

Ilium

36
Q

Kidney stones

A

Are bad

37
Q

Occurs when alveolar ventilation is increased, resulting in excess elimination of CO2

A

respiratory alkalosis

38
Q

Insulin and Glucagon

A

Islet of langerhans

39
Q

hormone that increases red blood cell production from bone marrow

A

EPO

40
Q

Low White cell count is called

A

leukopenia

41
Q

This enzyme breaks down pyruvic acid in the mitochondria ands starts the TCA

A

Co enzyme A

42
Q

Endometrial tissue found outside of the uterus

A

Endometriosis

43
Q

Term associated with the first menstural cycle

A

Menarche

44
Q

Term associated with the first menstural cycle

A

Menarche

45
Q

A woman who has been pregnant more than once

A

Multigravida

46
Q

A woman who has been pregnant more than once

A

multigravida

47
Q

Break down of Glycogen into Glucose

A

Glycogenesis

EMT 242, Praise be to updates (9 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions