Maintaining healthy systems Flashcards

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X-RAY

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transmits a wavelenght of electromagnetic radiation through the body
- u can see his bones and hard tissues

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CAT SCAN (computerized axial tomography)

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takes thin slides of body parts
computers put it together to create 3d image
- good at detecting cancer, tumours, and causes of strokes

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ULTRASOUND

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high frequency sound waves at a part of the body
shows real time moment
(pregnancy)

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MRI SCAN ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

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magnetic field and radio signals
can see torn ligaments, tumours, brain and spinal cord injuries.

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Endoscopy/Laparoscopy

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small tools to make it less complicated for patients
uses light technology
for digestive track

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Pathogens

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virus and bacteria that causes infectuos dieseases in body

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White blood cells

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bone marrow produces white blood cells
help keep diseases out of the body (immune system)

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