HOE Semester One Cards Flashcards
Abduction
movement away from the from the midline
Abdominal Cavity
divided into an upper and lower part
- upper-stomach, small intestine, most of large, appendix, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and spleen
- lower-urinary bladder, reproductive organs, last of large
Adduction
movement toward the midline
Abuse
any care that results in physical harm or pain or mental anguish
Acculturation
process of learning the beliefs and behaviors of a dominant culture and assuming some of the characteristics
Adipose tissue
fatty tissue
Adult ratio for CPR
30:2
Afferent nerves
sensory nerves carry messages from all parts of the body to the brain and spinal cord
Alternative health care means
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Amino acids are made of
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Amylase
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Anatomy
the study of the structure of an organism
Anemia
disease caused by lack of blood or an insufficient number of red bloods cells
Aneurysm
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Antibiotics are used to treat what kind of infection
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Antisepsis
aseptic control that inhibits, retards growth of or kills pathogenic organisms; not effective against spores and viruses
Arachnoid membrane
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Assault and battery
assault-physical or verbal attack on another person; treatment or care given to a person without obtaining consent
battery-unlawfully touching another person without that persons consent
Bartholin’s glands
two small mucous glands near the vaginal opening
Basic needs for life
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Basophils
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Becoming a team player
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Bias
a preference that inhibits impartial judgment
Biology
the study of living organisms
Blood views in relation to cultures
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Body mechanics
the way in which the body moves and maintains balance; proper body mechanics involves the most efficient use of all body parts
Brachial pulse site
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Bulbourethral glands
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Centrosome
- located in cytoplasm
- contains two centrioles
