Health Education Terminologies

Question 1

A disease characterized by plague formation . It is a fatty fibrous lesion in the lining of the arteries ( arterial lining ) . The etiologic factor is Cardiovascular disease. Not the same as Arteriosclerosis which is the hardening factor.

Answer 1

Atherosclerosis

Question 2

The Heart chambers that receive Oxygen depleted blood. It is also called deoxygenated blood and auricles.

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Atria

Question 3

A system of physical and mental relaxation that employs Autogenic suggestion to effect a physiologic al change. It is analogous to Biofeedback.

Answer 3

Autogenic suggestion training

Question 4

Acetylcholine , Dopamine , Serotonin , Norepinephrine and Gamma are collectively known as ?

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Neurotransmitters

Question 5

A Chinese Medicine using tiny needle for localized body insertion and pain relief . Hypothetically it cures disease.

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Acupuncture

Question 6

A physical and psychological dependence on either prescription or illicit drug. Such behaviour become an inveterate habit. Exogenous overeating is a good example.

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Addiction

Question 7

A surgical excision of the Adenoid , which is a Lymph tissue of the nose .

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Adenoidectomy

Question 8

The maximum amount of oxygen the body can process in a given time. Again its level of Oxygen utilization and assimilation at maximum level.

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Aerobic capacity

Question 9

Mental illnesses that are characterized by deep moods . For instances , Exogenous or Endogenous depression.

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Affective disorders

Question 10

A Genetic disorder by which the body is unable to manufacture the 5 classes of the Immunoglobins ( A , E ,M, G _) . There is no immunoglobin production of gamma globin as due to genetic error.

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Agamma Globulinemia

Question 11

Facial Anatomy : The vestigial medial depression and vertical groove between the nose bridge and the upper lip; An infranasal depression with a ridge.

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Philtrum

Question 12

The Breast secretion of This thin fluid during both the Final Trimester of pregnancy and after child delivery.

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Colostrum

Question 13

This diagnostic procedure utilizes a Colonoscope to extract polys. It is akin to a Biopsy. Yet , the sole objective is to discern for any Colorectal disorder such as Colorectal Cancer.

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Colonoscopy

Question 14

A destruction of Erythrocytes with corollary severity of anemia

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Hemolysis

Question 15

Hemoglobin in the urine as due to Hemolysis

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Hemoglobinuria

Question 16

Low Blood Glucose

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Hypoglycemia

Question 17

Spinal tap extraction

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Lumbar Puncture

Question 18

An excessive acidity in the blood and tissue fluids

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Metabolic Acidosis

Question 19

A decrease in the number of platelets in the blood . The strong association with Hemorrhagic condition.

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Thrombocytopenia

Question 20

This is an acute Respiratory distress syndrome as characterized by a fluid accumulation in the lungs.

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Pulmonary edema