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Phys - Definitions Flashcards

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Physiology Definitions

adhesion

A

abnormal union of bodily tissues

(i.e. a knot)

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alveoli

A

air sacs of the lung where gas exchange takes place

millions of sacs make up the lungs

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Physiology Definitions

anemia

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deficiency of red blood cells

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Physiology Definitions

artery

A

carry blood away from the heart

Characteristics:

thick walls

rounded lumen

no valves

pulsations

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Physiology Definitions

arterioles

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smallest branches of arteries

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Physiology Definitions

arthro

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joint

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ATP

(adenosine triphosphate)

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supplies muscles w energy

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DNA

(deoxyribonucleic acid)

A

material that contains the information that determines inherited characteristics

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emphysema

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disease in which the tissues of the lungs lose elasticity, making breathing difficult

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glycogen

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form of glucose stored in the liver

used for quick energy, but results in muscle fatigue

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hemoglobin

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iron-contained protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells

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interstitial

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space between cells/tissue/stuff in the body

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lactic acid

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waste prodeuct produced during the anaerobic metabolism of glucose

contributes to muscle fatigue during exertion and development of oxygen debt

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Physiology Definitions

ligament

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connects bone to bone

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Physiology Definitions

lymph

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fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system

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myositis

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inflammation of muscle tissue

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peristalisis

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contraction of smooth muscle tissue to propel food/chyme through digestive tract

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Physiology Definitions

plasma

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fluid portion of blood consisting of a pale yellowish fluid containing proteins, salts, and other substances

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Physiology Definitions

scoliosis

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lateral S-curve in the spine

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Physiology Definitions

synovial fluid

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viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints

act as friction reducers between the articular cartilage of the joint

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Physiology Definitions

tendonitis

A

inflammation of a tendon

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Physiology Definitions

tendon

A

connects muscle to bone

(“tend“er muscle)

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Physiology Definitions

vein

A

carries blood back to heart

Characteristics:

thin walls

oval/collapsed lumen

valves

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Physiology Definitions

venule

A

smallest branch of a vein

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Physiology Definitions

abnormal union of bodily tissues

(i.e. a knot)

A

adhesion

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Physiology Definitions

air sacs of the lung where gas exchange takes place

millions of sacs make up the lungs

A

alveoli

27
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Physiology Definitions

deficiency of red blood cells

A

anemia

28
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Physiology Definitions

carry blood away from the heart

Characteristics:

thick walls

rounded lumen

no valves

pulsations

A

artery

29
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Physiology Definitions

smallest branches of arteries

A

arterioles

30
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Physiology Definitions

joint

A

arthro

31
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Physiology Definitions

supplies muscles w energy

A

ATP

(adenosine triphosphate)

32
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Physiology Definitions

material that contains the information that determines inherited characteristics

A

DNA

(deoxyribonucleic acid)

33
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Physiology Definitions

disease in which the tissues of the lungs lose elasticity, making breathing difficult

A

emphysema

34
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Physiology Definitions

form of glucose stored in the liver

used for quick energy, but results in muscle fatigue

A

glycogen

35
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Physiology Definitions

iron-contained protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells

A

hemoglobin

36
Q

Physiology Definitions

space between cells/tissue/stuff in the body

A

interstitial

37
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Physiology Definitions

waste prodeuct produced during the anaerobic metabolism of glucose

contributes to muscle fatigue during exertion and development of oxygen debt

A

lactic acid

38
Q

Physiology Definitions

connects bone to bone

A

ligament

39
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Physiology Definitions

fluid that circulates throughout the lymphatic system

A

lymph

40
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Physiology Definitions

inflammation of muscle tissue

A

myositis

41
Q

Physiology Definitions

contraction of smooth muscle tissue to propel food/chyme through digestive tract

A

peristalisis

42
Q

Physiology Definitions

fluid portion of blood consisting of a pale yellowish fluid containing proteins, salts, and other substances

A

plasma

43
Q

Physiology Definitions

lateral S-curve in the spine

A

scoliosis

44
Q

Physiology Definitions

viscous fluid found in the cavities of synovial joints

act as friction reducers between the articular cartilage of the joint

A

synovial fluid

45
Q

Physiology Definitions

inflammation of a tendon

A

tendonitis

46
Q

Physiology Definitions

connects muscle to bone

(“tend“er muscle)

A

tendon

47
Q

Physiology Definitions

carries blood back to heart

Characteristics:

thin walls

oval/collapsed lumen

valves

A

vein

48
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Physiology Definitions

smallest branch of a vein

A

venule

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