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1
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structure of flat bone

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thin flat surface

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func smooth muscle

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stimulate movement of substances thru peristalsis

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evaporation

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loss of heat thru sweat

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lymphoedema

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swelling of body (fluid retention) due to lymph system being blocked

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5
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func epithelial tissue

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protection by being boundary

absorption of vit d

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aphasia

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cant communicate

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7
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dysphasia

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difficulty speaking

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8
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func SA node

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transmit electrical signals from the atria to the ventricles which causes atria to contract and empty

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9
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-ectasis

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dilation or expanding

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10
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cardiac conduction pathway

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SA node > AV node > bundle of HIS > bundle branches > purkinje fibres

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11
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poly -

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many

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12
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hepatomegaly

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enlarged liver

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13
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auscultation

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use of the stethoscope to check for breathing

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14
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function of spongy bone

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production of RBC in bone marrow (haematopoiesis)

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15
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-graph

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instrument used to record

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16
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-gram

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record of

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17
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structure capillaries

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thin wall
1 cell thick
single layer smooth muscle cells

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18
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high blood sugar

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hyperglycaemia

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19
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L) CVA

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left cerebral vascular accident

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20
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ligaments in knee that connect femur to tibia

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anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

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21
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structure of long bone

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longer than it is wide

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22
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func pulmonary artery

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carry blood away from the heart to the lungs

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23
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structure ligaments

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strong fibrous tissue\

connect bone to bone

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24
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func of tendons

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pull on bones to generate movement when muscle contracts

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25
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systolic

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pressure exerted on artery walls during ventricular contraction

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26
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diastolic

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pressure exerted on artery walls during ventricular relaxation

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27
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func bursae

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shock absorber

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28
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func meniscus

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reduce friction

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29
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func of chordae tendineae

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help closing/ opening valves of the heart

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30
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high BP - baroreceptor reflex

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b.r stimulated= increase in firing rate

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31
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low BP - baroreceptor reflex

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b.r inhibited = decreased firing rate

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32
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leukocytosis

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abnormal condition of WBC

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33
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ischemia

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holding back of blood from an organ

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34
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ischemia

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holding back of blood from an organ

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35
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haematoma

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mass of blood = bruise

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36
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baroreceptor reflex

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recognise high pressure on artery walls

controls vasodilation / vasoconstriction of blood vessels to regulate BP

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37
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contralateral

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opposite sides of the body

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38
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-stasis

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state of

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39
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Bx

A

biopsy

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40
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MALT tissue function

A

mucosa associated lymphatic tissue

trap and destroy pathogens

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41
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anaemia

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condition of a deficiency of red blood cells

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42
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review

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RV or R/V

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43
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POP

A

plaster of pans

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44
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Sx

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surgery

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45
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excision

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Ex

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46
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pleural

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pertaining to the pleura

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47
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nil by mouth

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NBM / NPO

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48
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follow up

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F/U

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49
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components of lower respiratory tract

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trachea, bronchus, bronchioles, alveoli, lungs

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50
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clavicular osteolysis

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breakdown or deterioration of the clavicle bone

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51
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discharge

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Dc or disch

52
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AF

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atrial fibrillation

53
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haemostasis

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cessation of bleeding

54
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AED

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automated external defibrillator

55
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function of passive movements

A

greater ROM and to stabalise

involves no effort from injured muscle

56
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hypoxic

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abnormal condition of hypoxia

57
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retroperitoneal

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pertaining to behind the peritoneum

58
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py

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pus

59
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function of sebum

A

lubricate skin, protect against bacteria

60
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costochondritis

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inflammation of cartilage that attaches the ribs to the sternum

61
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anuria

A

abnormal condition of a lack of urine

62
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pyuria

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abnormal condition of lack of WBC in the urine

63
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bilateral paraesthesia

A

abnormal sensation on both sides of the body

64
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visceral pericardium

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serous membrane outside the organ surrounding the heart

65
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function of lacteal

A

to absorb fats in the small intestine into the lymphatic system.

66
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ecto-

A

outside

67
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ab-

A

away

68
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SHx

A

social history

69
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PSHx

A

past surgical history

70
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NOH

A

neck of humerous

71
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structure small intestine

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3 parts - duodenum, jejenum and illeum

2 layer smooth muscle

72
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hyperuria

A

increased amount or frequency of urination

73
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review

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Rx

74
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func MALT tissue

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destroy pathogens by trapping them in mucous

75
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perimysium

A

sheath of connective tissue surrounding a bundle of muscle fibres

76
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POP

A

plaster of paris

77
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U/O

A

urine output / under observation

78
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WB

A

weight bearing / whole blood

79
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gastrogram

A

a record of the visual examination of the stomach

80
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follow up

A

FU

81
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where are melanocytes located?

A

epidermis

82
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SocHx

A

social history

83
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SHx

A

surgical history or social history

84
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paralysis on one side of the body

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hemiplegia

85
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weakness in one side of the body

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hemiparesis

86
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function golgi apparatus

A

transport and packaging of proteins

87
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smooth endoplasmic reticulum function

A

metabolic processes

88
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involuntary urination

A

enuresis

89
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excessive concentration of sodium in the blood

A

hypernatraemia

90
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pertaining to the other side

A

contralateral

91
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abnormal swelling in the wall of a blood vessel

A

aneurysm

92
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function of lymphatic tissue

A
  • immune response

- collect excess tissue fluid and return to c.v.s

93
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R) NOF

A

right neck of femur

94
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0/A

A

on admission or osteoarthritis

95
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a state of high amounts of white blood cells

A

leukocytosis

96
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function of the pancreas

A

enzyme production to help digestion or release hormones to regulate BGL

97
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Rx

A

prescription / treatment

98
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OPD

A

obstructive pulmonary disease / out patient department

99
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function of sphincters

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to relax or tighten to open or close an opening to the body

100
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Nil by mouth

A

NBM, NPO

101
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a blood clot in a blood vessel

A

embolism

102
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disease of many nerves

A

polyneuropathy

103
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dilation of bronchus

A

bronchiectasis

104
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absence of oxygen in the blood

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anoxia

105
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structure of cartilaginous joints

A

hyaline cartilage - connects bone to cartilage before to another bone

106
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study of urinary system

A

urology

107
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a blood clot in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs

A

pulmonary embolism

108
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slow/reduced/loss of movement

A

bradykinesia

109
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inside or within a tooth

A

endodontic

110
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accumulation of fluid causing swelling in an area of the body

A

oedema

111
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STI

A

soft tissue injury

sexually transmitted infection

112
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daily

A

QD or die

113
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excessive concentration of K in the blood

A

hyperkalaemia

114
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condition that results of lack of iron in leukocytes

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leukaemia

115
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low production of urine

A

oliguria

116
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condition of without menstrual flow

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amenorrhoea

117
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surgical removal of an ovary

A

oophorectomy

118
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collection of air in the pleural cavity

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pneumothorax

119
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narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis and the diaphysis

A

metaphysis

120
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top part of long bone

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proximal epiphysis

121
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bottom part of a long bone

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distal epiphysis

122
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surgical removal of a breast

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mastectomy

123
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lower than normal number of RBC

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anaemia

124
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abnormal development of cells

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dysplasia

125
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low number of cells in an organ or tissue

A

hypoplasia

126
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incomplete development of an organ or tissue

A

aplasia

127
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function of kidney in homeostasis

A

to maintain blood vol WNL and maintain BP by increasing amount of salt and water

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