Starter Booklet Reviews

Question 1

structure of long bones

Answer 1

flat, thin

Question 2

describe the process of osmosis

Answer 2

passive -> water moves from high conc to low conc down the concentration gradient

Question 3

lymphoedema

Answer 3

swelling of body due to blockage of the lymphatic system

Question 4

function of epithelial tissue

Answer 4

protection by forming boundary

absorbs vitamin D

Question 5

aphasia

Answer 5

inability to speak or communicate

Question 6

-ectasis

Answer 6

expand/dilate

Question 7

outline the cardiac conduction pathway

Answer 7

sinoatrial node -> atrioventricular node -> bundle of His -> bundle branches -> purkinje fibers

Question 8

outline the function of spongy bone

Answer 8

hematopoiesis -> production of red blood cells in bone marrow

Question 9

leukopenia

Answer 9

condition of abnormally low production of white blood cells

Question 10

on examination

Answer 10

OE

Question 11

structure of ligaments

Answer 11

slightly elastic fibrous tissue

connect bone to bone

Question 12

structure + function of bursa

Answer 12

structure: synovial membrane and fluid
function: to reduce friction and cushion

Question 13

function of chordae tendinae

Answer 13

assist with the opening and closing of the heart

Question 14

structure + function of meniscus

Answer 14

structure: fibrocartilaginous between bones within joints
function: to shock absorb and stabilise joint

Question 15

-stasis

Answer 15

state of balance/equilibrium

Question 16

ante-

Answer 16

before/foward

Question 17

review

Answer 17

RV, r/v

Question 18

pan-

Answer 18

whole

Question 19

POP

Answer 19

plaster of paris

Question 20

tissue fluid

Answer 20

leaked out of blood vessels to extracellular/surrounding tissue

Question 21

dia-

Answer 21

complete

Question 22

LA

Answer 22

local anaesthetic

Question 23

regions of the heart

Answer 23

right hypochondriac -> epigastric -> left hypochondriac

right lumbar -> umbilical -> left lumbar

right iliac -> hypogastric -> left iliac

Question 24

clavicular osteolysis

Answer 24

breakdown of clavicular bone

Question 25

AF

Answer 25

atrial fibriliation

Question 26

-phagia

Answer 26

swallow

Question 27

spondylosis

Answer 27

degenerative breakdown of spine

Question 28

bilateral paraesthesia

Answer 28

abnormal sensation on both sides of the body

Question 29

outline the function of lacteal

Answer 29

to absorb fats from the small intestine into the lymphatic system -> filter and return to the cardiovascular system

Question 30

ecto-

Answer 30

outside

Question 31

ab-

Answer 31

against/away

Question 32

structure of small intestines

Answer 32

3 parts - duodenum, jejunum, ileum | 2 layers of smooth muscle, mucosa walls

Question 33

review

Answer 33

R/v or Rx

Question 34

pan-

Answer 34

all

Question 35

hyperuria

Answer 35

abnormal condition of excessive urination frequency and volume

Question 36

outline the function of MALT tissue

Answer 36

protection

Question 37

outline two functions of the skin

Answer 37

PASTED | e.g. protection, absorb vitamin D

Question 38

WB

Answer 38

weight bearing / whole blood

Question 39

gastrogram

Answer 39

record of the visual examination of the stomach

Question 40

paralysis in one side of the body

Answer 40

hemiplegia

Question 41

weakness in one side of the body

Answer 41

hemiparesis

Question 42

involuntary urination

Answer 42

enuresis

Question 43

abnormal swelling in the wall of a blood vessel

Answer 43

aneurysm

Question 44

a state of a high amount of white blood cells

Answer 44

leukocytosis

Question 45

describe the structure of atria

Answer 45

upper chambers, smaller than ventricles

Question 46

outline the function of sphincters

Answer 46

to relax/tighten -> open/close passage or opening in the body

Question 47

WB

Answer 47

weight bearing / whole blood

Question 48

a blood clot in a blood vessel

Answer 48

embolyism

Question 49

disease of many nerves/neurons

Answer 49

polyneuropathy

Question 50

describe the structure of cartilaginous

Answer 50

hyaline cartilage e.g. ribs

Question 51

slow, reduced or loss of movement

Answer 51

bradykinesia

Question 52

inside or within the tooth

Answer 52

endodontic

Question 53

condition of being without menstrual flow

Answer 53

amenorrhoea

Question 54

surgical removal of an ovary

Answer 54

oophorectomy

Question 55

surgical removal of the uterus

Answer 55

hysterectomy

Question 56

narrow portion of a long bone between epiphysis and diaphysis

Answer 56

metaphysis

Question 57

surgical removal of a breast

Answer 57

mastectomy

Question 58

abnormal development of cells

Answer 58

dysplasia