Knowledge Flashcards
Epithelial Tissue
protection, skin
Connective
support, bones
Muscular
Movement, skeletal
Nervous
Communication, brain
Haem
Blood, Haematoma
Aemia
blood discharge, Anemia
rrhoea
discharge, diahorrhea
Coele
Hernia, trachocoele
Oedema
Swelling, pulmonary oedema
Faceses
Stool, stool specimen
What is a gland
Group of specialised Epithilial cells
Capable of producing Secretions
Exocrine Gland
sweat glands, oil glands
secrete chemical substances
ducts lead to organs or outside the body
Endocrine Gland
Hormones
Secrete hormones
go into blood stream, transported to organs, and other structures in body
Functions of the blood:
transport substances
Regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base, temp
Protect body from infection
Composition of blood
55% plasma
45% blood cells (formed elements)
Components of Plasma
protein, gases, salts
Albium…
regulate fluid volume
Antibodies
protect from pathogens
Clotting
prevents blood loss
Symptoms of circulatory disorders
fatigue oedema brusing pain light headed bP postural hypertention
Electrocardiography
measurement of electrical activity in heart
Odemea
Collection of fluid in tissues
Carditis
inflammation of heart muscle
Dysrithmia
abnormal heart rythm
ascties
fatty deposits in layers of arterirs