Medical Terminology Review Chapter 12 (After test) Flashcards
1
Q
Tachycardia
A
Fast heart rate
2
Q
Bradypnea
A
Slow breathing
3
Q
Onychoschizia
A
Split nail
4
Q
Mastectomy
A
Surgical removal of breast
5
Q
Hypertension
A
High blood pressure
6
Q
Adrenal
A
Towards the kidney
7
Q
Endocrine
A
Secrete inside
8
Q
Retinopathy
A
Disease of the eye
9
Q
Endocrine system
A
To maintain homeostasis
10
Q
What gland is responsible for regulating out circadian rhythm?
A
Pineal gland
11
Q
The pancreas is responsible for releasing what hormone to help with hyperglycemia?
A
Insulin
12
Q
Peripheral neuropathy
A
Nerve disease in your extremities
13
Q
Pancreatitis
A
Inflammation of the pancreas
14
Q
Intravenous
A
Inside veins
15
Q
Myocardial infarction
A
Damage to the heart muscle
