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NCM 116 Flashcards

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Hematopoiesis

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Production of blood cells

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2
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Synarthrosis

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immovable joint

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3
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Ampiarthrosis

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Allow limited movement

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4
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Fascia

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Muscles are encased in a fibrous tissue called:

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Osteogenesis

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bone formation

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6
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A rigid, external immobilizing device

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Cast

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7
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Application of a pulling force to a part of the body

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Traction

Purpose:
reduce muscle spasms
reduce, align and immobilize fractures
reduce deformity
increase space between opposing forces

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8
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osteogenic carcinoma

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most often fatal, primary malignant bone tumor

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Metastatic bone tumors

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more common than primary tumors

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Bone becomes porous, brittle and fragile and breaks easily under stress

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Osteoporosis

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Softening and weakening of the long bones causes pain, tenderness and deformities caused by the bowing of bones and pathologic features

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Osteomalacia

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12
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inflammation of the iris that involves the vascular layer of the eye

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Uveitis

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13
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Condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure of eye and a gradual loss of vision.

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Glaucoma

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A diagnostic test that involves an indirect measurement of intraocular pressure recommended for person > 60

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Tonometry

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A diagnostic test that identifies pallor and increase in size and depth of optic cup of optic disk or changes related to glaucoma.

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Fundoscopy

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16
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Drug prescribed to patient with glaucoma to facilitate outflow of aqueous humor and papillary constriction.

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Chollinergic

17
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It is the opacification (clouding) of lens of eye which interfere with light transmission to retina and ability to perceive images clearly.

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Cataract

18
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Disruption of retinal layer of eye by trauma or disease that interferes with light perception and image transmission and potentially results in blindness

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Retinal detachment

19
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Common cause of conductive hearing loss in young adults between ages of 20 and 40 years
Gradual hardening that causes foot plate of stapes to become fixed in oval window, impeding transmission of sound and causing progressive deafness

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Otosclerosis

20
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Chronic disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of vertigo, tinnitus and progressive unilateral hearing loss

Progressive hearing loss and severe vertigo causing nausea, vomiting and immobility

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Meniere’s disease

21
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occurs when bone is subjected to more kinetic energy than the bone can absorb

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Fracture

22
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degenerative joint disease. Process in which cartilage wears away leaving two surfaces of bone in contact with each other

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Ostheoarthritis

23
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Glands of the Endocrine System (8)

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  • Pituitary
  • Thyroid
  • Parathyroid
  • Adrenal
  • Pancreatic Islet
  • Ovaries
  • Testes

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