Reflexology Pathology Flashcards
Superficial meaning
toward the surface of the body
oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen are major elements of the body (T/F)
T
carbohydrates are
compounds
Glycogen and cellulose are
carbs
Triglycerides are
lipids
The building blocks of the body are
protiens
What are the fat soluble vitamins
ADKE
plasma membrane
surround the cell
is the bone a connective tissue
Yes
Cardiac muscle is
striated and involuntary
Membranes are sheets of ??
diff tissue layers
what solutes are all normal in the urine of a healthy pp
Urea, uric acid, inorganic ions
which hormones play a role in regulating tubular reabsorption
parathyroid hormone, aldosterone , calcitonin
What is an electrolyte
calcium, potassium and sodium
What is a diuretic
a substance that stimulates an increase in urine production
the passage way that functions in discharging urine from the body
urethra
the integumentary system comprises of
skin hair and nails
the dermis is made up of what ?
connective tissue
how many phalanges in the body
56
What is lacking when ATP is made anaerobically
oxygen
Outer layer of the meninges
Dura mater
Hormones bind to receptors located on ?
Target cells
are the adrenal cortex essential to life with regards to the endocrine system?
yes
does hypersecretion of melatonin cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
Yes
Cilia are
tiny hairs
is the arterial a high pressure system
Yes
the digestive system consists of
liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and alimentary canal
what hormones are associate with the renal function
Aldosterone, ADH, parathormone
the uterus is situated
behind the bladder and in front of the rectum
What is the journey sperm take to fertilise an egg (ovum)
vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube.
Functions of the kidney
regulation of blood composition and volume, reg of blood ph, synthesis of calcitriol
Name of the outer region of the kidney
renal cortex
Where is urine formed in the kidney
nephron
Where in the nephron does the process of secretion and reabsorption take place
the renal tube
what is the name of the vessels that bring blood ot the kidney
renal arteries
doe afferent arterioles bring blood to the glomerulus and efferent arterioles drain blood from the glomerulus
yes
what are the functions of the liver
detox, protein and carb metabolism
where is bile stored
gallbladder
what are the parts of the small intestine
duodenum, jejunum and ileum
which condition refers to various skin inflammations with a common feature such as itching , red patches and sm blisters that burst making the skin moist and crusty
eczema
what condition involves red painful pus filled swelling of the skin causing bacteria infection of the hair collicules or sebaceous gland
boil
What condition includes symptoms of pain, soreness in throat, hoarseness, coughing, slight or total loss of voice, mild fever and headache. Symptoms can appear rapidly and worsen over 2-3 days . can be caused by GERD, shouting , infection to the throat
laryngitis
What condition includes symptoms of pain, soreness in throat, hoarseness, coughing, slight or total loss of voice, mild fever and headache. Symptoms can appear rapidly and worsen over 2-3 days. can be caused by GERD, shouting, infection to the throat
laryngitis
The condition affects the inner ear and can affect hearing and balance. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss - usually in one ear.. can cause vertigo that can be incapacitating and last for a minute to hours.
meniers disease
this condition affects the nervous system and causes the death of dopamine-producing neurons leading to impaired control and coordination of body movement. shaking / tremor slowing of movement Rigidity of muscles difficulty with speech, writing
Parkinsons
This less common path is caused by a deficiency of B12 and can cause symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath and weight loss.
Anaemia
This is caused by infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus or fungi. The alveoli become inflamed and fill up with fluid and pus making it diff to breathe
pneumonia or emphysema
Affect the breast tissue and become painful and inflamed
mastitis
the condition can be triggered if a person has very high levels of a hormone called cortisol in the blood and can cause symptoms of weight gain around the face.
Cushing’s syndrome
type if dizzyness where there is a feeling of motion when a person is stationary. Symptoms include difficulty in standing, walking, nausea and vomiting
vertigo
the basic process of the digestive system and order
ingestion, secretion, mixing, propulsion, digestion, absorption, defecation
part of mechanical digestion
mastication, deglutition and peristaisis
what are the parts of the gastrointestinal tract
mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestines
membrane that lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity
parietal peritoneum
enzymes that break down pepsin
proteins
enzymes that is only found in infants stomach
rennin
digestive organ what is considered an endorine gland
pancreas
the enzymes that are found in pancreatic juice
pancreatic amylase, trypsin, pancreatic lipase
the 4 major elements of the body are
carbon, hydrogen, o2 and nitrogen
the process by which a parent cell duplicates itself into 2 identical daughters cells is called
mitosis
functions of the spinal cord include
producing reflex actions
The cerebrum functions is to
give us the ability to read, write and speak
The eustrachian tube is found where
ears
Which part of the motor neuron is the receiving or input portion of the cell
dendrites
myelin sheaths are produced by
schwann cells
Cranial nerves are part of the the PNS or CNS
PNS
what does the adrenal cortex secrete
mineralcoticoids
what do antidiurectic hormones do
decrease urine production
addison disease is what
Hyposecretion of adrenal hormones
which 2 hormones function in controlling blood calcium levels
calcitonin and parathormone
luteinising hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland
pituitary .
what is the main function of the respiratory membrane
site of gaseous exchange
During internal respiration blood loses o2, and gain Co2
true
during inspiration what does the diaphram do
contracts
what disease are classified as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease )COPD
asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
how is o2 transported in the blood
by haemogloblins in the red blood cells
eustachian tubes are part of ?
nasopharynx
where in the body is mucosa associate lymphoid tissue found
urinary tract, eyes, thyroid ,lungs etc
Lymphoedema is
accumulation f lymph in the tissue
which is a function of the lymphatic system
to transport dietary lipids
mucosa-associate lymphoid tissue is found
in the urinary tract
water functions as a
solvent in the blood
pacemake of the heart
sinoatrial node (SA)
hypotension is
low blood pressure
the superior vena cava
drains blood from the head, neck, upper limbs and thoracic wall
which artery conducts blood from the heart to the medium side arteries
elastic arteries
where is the great saphenous vein located
leg
Lymphoedema
an accumulation of lymph in the tissue
where are worn out erythrocytes destroyed
spleen
what is one of the function of the lymphatic system
to transport dietary
where is bile manufactured
liver
where is the jejunum located
btw the duodenum and ileum
Functions of the bacteria of the large intestine includes
producing some B vit and Vit K
which form of viral hepatitis is transmitted via contaminated food, drink, faeces or utensils
hep A
the renal hilus is
a deep fissure where the ureter leaves the kidneys
where is urine produced in the kidney
nephrons
what is the term used to describe the fluid in the renal tubes
filtrate
the kidney synthasis
calcitriol
the renal cortex is the outer region of the kidneys and the renal medulla is the middle, renal cortex is the inner region
true
pyelitis is
inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney
level structure of the body
chemical > cellular > tissue > Organ > system > organism (us).
the function of the epididymis is to be
site of sperm maturation
how many chromosomes are on a hapliod cell
23
what is a gamete
mature sex cell
which layer of the utuerus is shed during menstration
stratum functionalis
a statutory service is
any service governs by statute i.e has a legal constitution setting out criteria for practice. In health, it relates to the service provided by the profession to be qualified and to be on the active register of practitioners.
