Integumentary, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, Immune Flashcards
The outer layer of the skin is called the
Epidermidis
The pigment of our skin is produced by
melanocytes
Erector pili muscles are attached to
Hair
Sebum is produced by
sebaceous glands
Which glands produce sweat that has the strongest odor?
Apocrine
What is the first heart chamber to receive blood from the superior and inferior vena cava? 
Right atrium
Which portion of the cardiac cycle performs relaxation of the ventricles during filling?
Diastole
Which of the following is contagious skin?
Impetigo
Alopecia
Scleroderma
Vitiligo
Impetigo
Benign skin growth with most potential for becoming malignant
Mole
Pathological concern for a female with small lumps in axillary area
Fibrocystic disease
The heart muscle is called the
Myocardium
Which valves control the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta?
Semilunar
Which valves control the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta?
Semilunar
Which vessels carry blood to the lungs?
Pulmonary trunk
Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse?
Ankle
A client commonly has a blood pressure of 90/50 mm hg. What is this condition called?
Hypotension
Deep extended pressure behind the knee is contraindicated because of the potential damage to which artery?
Popliteal
Where is the basilic vein located?
Arm
Which vein is typically removed with varicose vein surgery?
Saphenous
What is the term for all stages of blood cell development in red marrow? And what do all blood cells originate from?
Hematopoiesis and stem cells
Temporary deficiency or diminished blood supply to a tissue
Ischemia
A pulmonary embolism may begin as ________
Deep vein, thrombosis
Clear, interstitial tissue fluid is called
Lymph 
Both lymphatic ducts empty lymph fluid into the 
Subclavian veins
Which organ stores lymphocytes and blood?
Spleen
Contagious viral infection that occurs most commonly and teenagers and young adults
Mononucleosis
A person had the measles as a child, and is no longer susceptible. This is called.
Specific immunity 
Antigens are destroyed or suppressed by
Antibodies
The immune function of mucus results, because _______
??
Allergy is a condition of
Overactive immune response
What is the contribution of the urinary system to immune function?
Protective acid balance
Which of the following is considered sterilization for aseptic pathogen control?
Extreme heat
The most likely transmission route for the human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis is
Bodily fluids
What is a result of congestive heart failure?
Edema 
A ventricular thrombus is located where?
Heart
Auto immune disease of the joints, characterized by synovial inflammation that spreads to other fibrous tissues
Rheumatoid arthritis
