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Principle Systems Pt. 2 (Digestive, Cardio, Respira, Skeletal, Musculo) Flashcards

1
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Ingestion

A

Taking food into the mouth

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Digestion

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The passing of food along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract

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3
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Absorption

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Digested food passed from the GI tract to the body’s cells

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4
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Defaecation

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Elimination of waste- faeces

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5
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Other name for the Gastrointestinal Tract?

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Alimentary canal

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6
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Enterons

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Intestines

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7
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3 types of salivary glands

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Parotid, submandibular, sublingual

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8
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Function of saliva

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Moistens and dissolves substances and helps with the digestive process through the action of enzymes.

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9
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Chewing

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Mastication

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10
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Small chunk of food ready to swallow

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Bolus

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Epiglottis

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Seals off the larynx to avoid choking when swallowing food/ saliva

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Deglutition

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Passing of food into the oesophagus

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Peristalsis

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Involuntary muscle movements to pass food down to the stomach

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Hiatus sphincter

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Hole through which food enters the stomach- closes to prevent the return of food and acids

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15
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Diaphragm

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Primary muscle of respiration

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16
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Gastric juice

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Increases the movement of the GI tract, relaxes the pyloric sphincter

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17
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Pyloric sphincter

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Separates the stomach from the duodenum

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18
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Chyme

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The thin liquid that muscles turn food into within the stomach

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19
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How long does it take food to pass through the entire GI tract?

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24 hours

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20
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Pepsinogen

A

Chemical secreted in the stomach which becomes pepsin when combined with stomach acid

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21
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Stomach acid (HCl)

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Hydrochloric acid

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22
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Pepsin

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Breaks down proteins from food

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23
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Amylase

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Cuts down carbohydrates into simple sugars

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24
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Bile

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Produced in the liver and breaks down fats in the small intestine

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25
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What is the liver’s function in digestion?

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Uses hormones to break glycogen down into glucose

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26
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Duodenum

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Shortest part of the small intestine, between stomach and jejunum

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27
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Jejunum

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Part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum

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28
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Ileum

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Final part of the small intestine

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29
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Ileocaecal sphincter

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Joins the ileum (small intestine) to the beginning of the large intestine

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30
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Caecum

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First part of the large intestine after the ileocaecal sphincter

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31
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Appendix

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A dead end tube in the large intestine which aids immunity

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32
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Colon

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Merges with the end of the caecum, reabsorbs fluid and processes waste from the body. Begins preparations for its elimination from the body

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33
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3 parts of the colon

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Ascending, transverse, descending

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34
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Sigmoid colon

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The final part of the large intestine before the rectum and anus. It forms a loop

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35
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Anal canal

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The last 0.39 cms of the rectum, which opens out of the body

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36
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Anus

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Exterior opening to the body

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37
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What is faeces made up of

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Dead epithelial cells, bacteria, undigested parts of food and water.

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38
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Pancreatic duct

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Meets with the ducts from the liver and gallbladder to form the common bile duct

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39
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Pancreatic juice

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The enzymes produced by the pancreas

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40
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Bilirubin

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Principal pigment of bile (made by the liver). Produced along with iron when RBCs are broken down

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41
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Urobilinogen

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Gives faeces its normal colour

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42
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Jaundice

A

When the liver cannot remove bilirubin from the blood, causing it to collect excessively in other tissues and resulting in a yellow skinned and eyed appearance

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43
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Atresia

A

Without a natural opening

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44
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Bariatric surgery

A

Reduction of stomach capacity for treatment of obesity

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45
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Colitis

A

Inflammation in the lining of the colon

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46
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Constipation

A

Infrequent defaecation of solid faeces

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47
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Crohn’s disease

A

Chronic inflammatory disease involves the large and small intestines

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48
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Diverticulosis

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Sac-like pouches on the wall of the colon

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49
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DU

A

Duodenal ulcer

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50
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GORD

A

Gastro-oesophagal reflux disease

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51
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Peptic ulcers

A

Crater-like lesions on the wall of the stomach

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52
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Peristalsis

A

Involuntary muscle movements

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53
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Haemorrhoids (piles)

A

Varicosities of the veins on the wall of the rectum

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54
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1st Degree Haemorrhoids

A

Contained within the anus

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55
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2nd Degree Haemorrhoids

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Enlarged and prolapsed outward on defaecation

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56
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3rd Degree Haemorrhoids

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Prolapsed through the anal orifice

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57
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LIH

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Left inguinal hernia

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58
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RIH

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Right Inguinal Hernia

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59
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Hernia plural

A

Herniae

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60
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IBS symptoms

A

Cramps in the bowel, alternating diarrhoea and constipation, flatulence, nausea, loss of appetite

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Flatulence

A

Excessive gas in the gastrointestinal tract or alimentary canal

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62
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Epicardium

A

External heart muscle

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63
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Myocardium

A

Heart muscle layer

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64
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Endocardium

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Internal heart muscle

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65
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Upper chambers of the heart

A

Left atrium and right atrium (plural atria)

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66
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Lower chambers of the heart

A

Left ventricle and right ventricle

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67
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Aorta

A

Main artery from the heart

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68
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Aneurysm

A

Weakened section of artery wall or vein causing outward bulge

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69
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Angioplasty

A

Surgical repair of an artery

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70
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Arrhythmia

A

Abnormal heart rhythm

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71
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Arteriosclerosis

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Thickening or hardening of the walls of the arteries

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72
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Atherosclerosis

A

Fat (i.e. Cholesterol) causing plaque on the artery walls

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73
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Atrial fibrillation

A

Uncoordinated contraction of the atrial muscle

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74
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Atrial flutter

A

Rapid contractions of the atrial muscle

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75
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AV (atroventricular) node

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Responsible for electrical stimulation along with SA node

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76
Q

Bundle of His

A

Electrical conducting tissue

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77
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CABG

A

Coronary artery bypass graft

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78
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CAD

A

Coronary artery disease

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79
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Cardiomyopathy

A

Disease of the heart muscles

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80
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Cardiorrhaphy

A

Suturing of the heart

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81
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CHD

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Coronary heart disease

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82
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CHF

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Congestive heart failure

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83
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Cor pulmonale

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Enlargement of the right ventricle

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84
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Coronary

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Pertaining to encircling the heart

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85
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Diastole

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Period when the ventricles are filling and resting

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86
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DVT

A

Deep vein thrombosis

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87
Q

Dysrrhythmia

A

Abnormal irregular rhythm

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88
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Heart block

A

The AV node is blocked

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89
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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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90
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Pancarditis

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Inflammation of the whole heart

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91
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Pulmonary embolism

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Blood clot dislodges from vein into blood flow

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92
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SA (Sinoatrial Node)

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Responsible for electrical stimulation with the AV node

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93
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Sphygmomanometer

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Used for measuring blood pressure

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Systole

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Heart muscles contract

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Ventricular fibrillation

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Haphazard ventricular muscle contraction

96
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5 main risk factors for cardiovascular disease

A

High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, hyperlipidaemia and /or hypercholesterolaemia

97
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Hyperlipidaemia

A

Too many lipids (fats) in the blood, e.g. cholesterol and triglycerides.

98
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Hypercholesterolaemia

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Too much LDL (bad) cholesterol in your blood

99
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Inspiration

A

Breathing in

100
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Expiration

A

Breathing out

101
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Pleural membrane

A

Protective layer of membrane over the lungs in a double layer

102
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Parietal pleura

A

Outer layer of the pleural membrane

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Visceral layer

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The inner layer of the pleural membrane

104
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Pleural cavity

A

The gap between the two layers of pleural membrane

105
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Alveoli

A

Lung air sacs

106
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Asthma

A

Characterised by wheezing and difficulty breathing

107
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Atelectasis

A

Failure of the lungs to expand

108
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Bronchiectasis

A

Over-dilation of the bronchioles due to fibrous tissue

109
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Bronchioles

A

Small tubes between the bronchus and alveoli

110
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Cheyne-Stokes

A

Apnoea and hyperventilation periods causing kidney failure

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Coryza

A

The common cold

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Crepitations

A

Grating sound in the lungs heard on auscultation

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Auscultation

A

Listening to sounds made by the heart, lungs or other organs through a stethoscope

114
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Emphysema

A

Long term irritation of the alveoli

115
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Exacerbations

A

Refer to an acute increase in the severity of symptoms

116
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Hypoxia

A

Insufficient oxygen in the blood

117
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Intubation

A

Tube inserted into the air passages to allow air into the lungs

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LRTI

A

Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

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Orthopnoea

A

Difficulty breathing while lying down

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PE

A

Pulmonary Embolism- a blood clot in the pulmonary vessels

121
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PEFR

A

Peak expiration flow rate

122
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Pneumonia

A

Infection or inflammation of the alveoli

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Productive

A

i. e. productive cough is mucus-producing

124
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Rales

A

Abnormal rattling sounds heard in the lungs or bronchi

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Respiratory failure

A

Respiratory system cannot exchange all gases- imbalance occurs

126
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Rhonchi

A

Wheezing sounds

127
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Sputum

A

For example a material expelled from the respiratory passages

128
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Tuberculosis

A

Infection of the lung or other organs caused by bacteria

129
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URTI

A

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

130
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Pulmonary hypertension

A

Raised blood pressure within the pulmonary arteries

131
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Osteocytes

A

Bone cells

132
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Ossification

A

Bone formation

133
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What are the two main parts of the skeleton

A

Axial, appendicular

134
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What is the axial skeleton made up of?

A

Skull, spine, ribcage

135
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Sternum

A

Breast bone

136
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Bottom of sternum

A

Xiphisternum

137
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Lamina

A

Part of a vertebra

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Vertebra

139
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Clavicle

A

Collar bone

140
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Scapula

A

Shoulder blade

141
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Humerus

142
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Ulna and radius

143
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Carpals

A

For example, wrist bones

144
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Metacarpals

A

Palm of the hand

145
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Phalanges

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Dactyl

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Pollex

148
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What are the 3 parts of the pelvic girdle (innomate/ hip)?

A

Ilium, ischium, pubis

149
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Which is the bone socket into which the femur fits?

A

Acetabulum

150
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Patella

151
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The lower leg bones

A

Tibia and fibular

152
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Ankle bones

153
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Metatarsals

A

Bones of the foot

154
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Big toe

155
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Cheir/o

156
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Pod/o

157
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Onych/o

158
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Kyphosis

A

Exaggerated curve of the thoracic vertebrae (hunchback)

159
Q

Lordosis

A

Exaggerated curve of the lumbar vertebrae (bent forward)

160
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Scoliosis

A

A lateral bending of the vertebral column (sideways)

161
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Fracture

A

A break in any bone

162
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Partial fracture

A

Incomplete break

163
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Complete fracture

A

A complete break

164
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Simple fracture

A

A break where the bone does not protrude through the skin

165
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Compound fracture

A

A break where the broken ends of the bone protrude

166
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Aggravating

A

Making worse

167
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Ankylosing spondylitis

A

Fixation of vertebrae and fibrous tissue causes loss of movement

168
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Ankyl/o

A

Fusion/adhesion/ bent

169
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Arthrosynovitis

A

Inflammation of the synovial joint

170
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Chondrosseous

A

Pertaining to bone and cartilage

171
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Compression

172
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Costal

A

Pertaining to the ribs

173
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Laminectomy

A

Surgical removal of an intervertebral disc

174
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Effusion

A

Fluid discharge into an enclosed space

175
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Erosion

A

Destruction

176
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Exostosis

A

An overgrowth of bone

177
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Interphalangeal

A

Between fingers and toes

178
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Luxation

A

Complete dislocation of a joint

179
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Meniscus

A

Cartilage that cushions bones at the joints

180
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Olecranon

181
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Orthopaedics

A

The correction of deformities of bones or muscles

182
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Osteomyelitis

A

Inflammation of the bone marrow

183
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Osteophyte

A

Bony outgrowth at joint surface

184
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Paget’s Disease

A

Irregular thickening and softening of the bones

185
Q

Spina bifida

A

Spinous process does not unite in foetal development

186
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Spondylolisthesis

A

Slipped disc

187
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Spondylosis

A

Degenerative disease of the spine- crumbling occurs

188
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Synovial fluid

A

Fluid secreted by membrane that lines the synovial joint

189
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Tibiofemoral

A

Pertaining to the femur and tibia

190
Q

What are the three types of muscle?

A

Voluntary and striated (can be controlled)
Unvoluntary and striated (cannot be controlled)
Cardiac/ myogenic (exclusive to the heart)

191
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Arthritis

A

Inflammation of the joints

192
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Electromyography

A

Recording and study of electrical changes occurring in muscle tissue

193
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Fibromyalgia

A

Characterised by pain, tenderness and stiffness of muscles, tendons and the surrounding tissue

194
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Fibrosis

A

Formation of fibrous connective tissue where it would not normally exist

195
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Muscular Dystrophy

A

Hereditary muscle destroying disease

196
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Myalgia

A

Painful muscles

197
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Myasthenia gravis

A

Disease causing abnormal pain and weakness in voluntary muscles

198
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Myoma

A

Tumour composed of muscle

199
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Rheumatism

A

Painful state of the supporting structures of the body, joints, tendons or muscles

200
Q

Rheumatoid arthritis

A

Autoimmune Disease in which the antibodies attack the joint tissues

201
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Chorea

A

Involuntary contraction of muscles causes writhing movements - St Vitus’ Dance

202
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Fasciculation

A

An involuntary, brief twitch of muscle that is visible under the skin

203
Q

Fibrillation

A

Similar to a fasciculation, but not visible under the skin

204
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Spasm

A

Sudden involuntary contraction of a large group of muscles

205
Q

Tic

A

Spasmodic twitching made involuntarily, by muscles under control

206
Q

Tremoris

A

Rhythmic, involuntary contraction of opposing muscle groups

207
Q

Aponeur/o

A

Flat tendon

208
Q

Atrophy

A

Without movement

209
Q

Contractures

A

Shortening/ contraction of muscle

210
Q

DTR

A

Deep tendon reflex

211
Q

Hyperkinesia

A

Above normal movement

212
Q

im

A

Intramuscular- pertains to injection

213
Q

Kine/ kinet

214
Q

Lei/o

A

Smooth muscle

215
Q

Musculophrenic

A

Pertaining to the diaphragm muscle

216
Q

Myocardium

A

Heart muscle

217
Q

Myodystrophy

A

Poor muscle growth

218
Q

Myofibrosis

A

Abnormal muscle fibres

219
Q

Myokymia

A

Involuntary muscle twitching

220
Q

Myometrium

A

Muscle of the uterus

221
Q

Myospasm

A

Muscle spasm

222
Q

Orthosis

A

Appliance used to correct deformity

223
Q

Orthotics

A

Knowledge to use orthoses (appliances)

224
Q

Phren/o

225
Q

Pseudohypertrophy

A

False overgrowth of muscles (enlarged by disease)

226
Q

Rhabd/o

A

Rod/ rod shaped

227
Q

Rhabdomyolysis

A

Breakdown of striated muscle

228
Q

Tend/o

Tendin

229
Q

Tendinitis

A

Inflammation of tendon

230
Q

TJ

A

Triceps jerk

Medical Terminology BSMSA (45 decks)

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