Maintaining healthy systems Flashcards
X-RAY
transmits a wavelenght of electromagnetic radiation through the body
- u can see his bones and hard tissues
CAT SCAN (computerized axial tomography)
takes thin slides of body parts
computers put it together to create 3d image
- good at detecting cancer, tumours, and causes of strokes
ULTRASOUND
high frequency sound waves at a part of the body
shows real time moment
(pregnancy)
MRI SCAN ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
magnetic field and radio signals
can see torn ligaments, tumours, brain and spinal cord injuries.
Endoscopy/Laparoscopy
small tools to make it less complicated for patients
uses light technology
for digestive track
Pathogens
virus and bacteria that causes infectuos dieseases in body
White blood cells
bone marrow produces white blood cells
help keep diseases out of the body (immune system)