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Reflexology Pathology Flashcards

1
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Superficial meaning

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toward the surface of the body

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2
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oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen are major elements of the body (T/F)

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T

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3
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carbohydrates are

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compounds

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Glycogen and cellulose are

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carbs

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5
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Triglycerides are

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lipids

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6
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The building blocks of the body are

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protiens

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7
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What are the fat soluble vitamins

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ADKE

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8
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plasma membrane

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surround the cell

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9
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is the bone a connective tissue

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Yes

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10
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Cardiac muscle is

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striated and involuntary

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11
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Membranes are sheets of ??

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diff tissue layers

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12
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what solutes are all normal in the urine of a healthy pp

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Urea, uric acid, inorganic ions

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13
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which hormones play a role in regulating tubular reabsorption

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parathyroid hormone, aldosterone , calcitonin

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14
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What is an electrolyte

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calcium, potassium and sodium

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15
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What is a diuretic

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a substance that stimulates an increase in urine production

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16
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the passage way that functions in discharging urine from the body

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urethra

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17
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the integumentary system comprises of

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skin hair and nails

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18
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the dermis is made up of what ?

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connective tissue

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19
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how many phalanges in the body

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56

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20
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What is lacking when ATP is made anaerobically

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oxygen

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21
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Outer layer of the meninges

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Dura mater

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22
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Hormones bind to receptors located on ?

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Target cells

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23
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are the adrenal cortex essential to life with regards to the endocrine system?

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yes

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24
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does hypersecretion of melatonin cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

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Yes

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25
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Cilia are

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tiny hairs

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26
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is the arterial a high pressure system

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Yes

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27
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the digestive system consists of

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liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and alimentary canal

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28
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what hormones are associate with the renal function

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Aldosterone, ADH, parathormone

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29
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the uterus is situated

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behind the bladder and in front of the rectum

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30
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What is the journey sperm take to fertilise an egg (ovum)

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vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube.

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31
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Functions of the kidney

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regulation of blood composition and volume, reg of blood ph, synthesis of calcitriol

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32
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Name of the outer region of the kidney

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renal cortex

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33
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Where is urine formed in the kidney

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nephron

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34
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Where in the nephron does the process of secretion and reabsorption take place

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the renal tube

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35
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what is the name of the vessels that bring blood ot the kidney

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renal arteries

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36
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doe afferent arterioles bring blood to the glomerulus and efferent arterioles drain blood from the glomerulus

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yes

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37
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what are the functions of the liver

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detox, protein and carb metabolism

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38
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where is bile stored

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gallbladder

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39
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what are the parts of the small intestine

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duodenum, jejunum and ileum

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40
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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

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eczema

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41
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what condition involves red painful pus filled swelling of the skin causing bacteria infection of the hair collicules or sebaceous gland

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boil

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42
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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

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laryngitis

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43
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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

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laryngitis

44
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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.

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meniers disease

45
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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

A

Parkinsons

46
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This less common path is caused by a deficiency of B12 and can cause symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath and weight loss.

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Anaemia

47
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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

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pneumonia or emphysema

48
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Affect the breast tissue and become painful and inflamed

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mastitis

49
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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.

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Cushing’s syndrome

50
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type if dizzyness where there is a feeling of motion when a person is stationary. Symptoms include difficulty in standing, walking, nausea and vomiting

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vertigo

51
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the basic process of the digestive system and order

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ingestion, secretion, mixing, propulsion, digestion, absorption, defecation

52
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part of mechanical digestion

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mastication, deglutition and peristaisis

53
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what are the parts of the gastrointestinal tract

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mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestines

54
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membrane that lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity

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parietal peritoneum

55
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enzymes that break down pepsin

A

proteins

56
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enzymes that is only found in infants stomach

A

rennin

57
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digestive organ what is considered an endorine gland

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pancreas

58
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the enzymes that are found in pancreatic juice

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pancreatic amylase, trypsin, pancreatic lipase

59
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the 4 major elements of the body are

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carbon, hydrogen, o2 and nitrogen

60
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the process by which a parent cell duplicates itself into 2 identical daughters cells is called

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mitosis

61
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functions of the spinal cord include

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producing reflex actions

62
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The cerebrum functions is to

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give us the ability to read, write and speak

63
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The eustrachian tube is found where

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ears

64
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Which part of the motor neuron is the receiving or input portion of the cell

A

dendrites

65
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myelin sheaths are produced by

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schwann cells

66
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Cranial nerves are part of the the PNS or CNS

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PNS

67
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what does the adrenal cortex secrete

A

mineralcoticoids

68
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what do antidiurectic hormones do

A

decrease urine production

69
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addison disease is what

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Hyposecretion of adrenal hormones

70
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which 2 hormones function in controlling blood calcium levels

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calcitonin and parathormone

71
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luteinising hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland

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pituitary .

72
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what is the main function of the respiratory membrane

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site of gaseous exchange

73
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During internal respiration blood loses o2, and gain Co2

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true

74
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during inspiration what does the diaphram do

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contracts

75
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what disease are classified as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease )COPD

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asthma, bronchitis and emphysema

76
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how is o2 transported in the blood

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by haemogloblins in the red blood cells

77
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eustachian tubes are part of ?

A

nasopharynx

78
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where in the body is mucosa associate lymphoid tissue found

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urinary tract, eyes, thyroid ,lungs etc

79
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Lymphoedema is

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accumulation f lymph in the tissue

80
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which is a function of the lymphatic system

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to transport dietary lipids

81
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mucosa-associate lymphoid tissue is found

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in the urinary tract

82
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water functions as a

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solvent in the blood

83
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pacemake of the heart

A

sinoatrial node (SA)

84
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hypotension is

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low blood pressure

85
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the superior vena cava

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drains blood from the head, neck, upper limbs and thoracic wall

86
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which artery conducts blood from the heart to the medium side arteries

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elastic arteries

87
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where is the great saphenous vein located

A

leg

88
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Lymphoedema

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an accumulation of lymph in the tissue

89
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where are worn out erythrocytes destroyed

A

spleen

90
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what is one of the function of the lymphatic system

A

to transport dietary

91
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where is bile manufactured

A

liver

92
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where is the jejunum located

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btw the duodenum and ileum

93
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Functions of the bacteria of the large intestine includes

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producing some B vit and Vit K

94
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which form of viral hepatitis is transmitted via contaminated food, drink, faeces or utensils

A

hep A

95
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the renal hilus is

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a deep fissure where the ureter leaves the kidneys

96
Q

where is urine produced in the kidney

A

nephrons

97
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what is the term used to describe the fluid in the renal tubes

A

filtrate

98
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the kidney synthasis

A

calcitriol

99
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the renal cortex is the outer region of the kidneys and the renal medulla is the middle, renal cortex is the inner region

A

true

100
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pyelitis is

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inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney

101
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level structure of the body

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chemical > cellular > tissue > Organ > system > organism (us).

102
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the function of the epididymis is to be

A

site of sperm maturation

103
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how many chromosomes are on a hapliod cell

A

23

104
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what is a gamete

A

mature sex cell

105
Q

which layer of the utuerus is shed during menstration

A

stratum functionalis

106
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a statutory service is

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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.

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