Unit 2 Part 1 Flashcards
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word elements
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prefix
combining vowel
root
suffix
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added before the root (beginning)
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prefix
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main part of the word
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root
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added to the end of the root (ending)
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suffix
5
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created by joining a prefix, combining vowel, root or suffix
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combining form
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usually an o
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combining vowel
7
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two types of suffixes
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diagnoses
procedures
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suffix that refers to a disease condition or symptoms
ex. -itis -algia
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diagnostic suffixes
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refers to procedures used in patient care
ex. -oscopy
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procedural suffixes
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the study of body structure
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anatomy
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the study of how the body functions or works
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physiology
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levels of organization from smallest to largest
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chemical
cellular
tissue
organ
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the most basic level of human body organization
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chemical level
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smallest living unit of structure and function, made up of chemicals that carry out specific reactions
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cellular level
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group of cells that work together to accomplish one or more specific functions
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tissue level
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group of tissues arranged so as to accomplish specific functions
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organ level
17
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a flat surface, imaginary or real that cuts through the body
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body planes
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4 basic body planes
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frontal
medial
sagittal
transverse
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divides the body vertically into front and back portions (doesn’t have to be equal)
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frontal
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divides the body into equal left and right portions (have to be equal)
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medial
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divides the body vertically into left and right portions (not equally)
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sagittal
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divides the body horizontally into upper and lower portions (doesn’t have to be equal)
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transverse
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state of equilibrium
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homeostasis
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stopping bleeding
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hemostasis
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encloses contents of a cell, provides protective barrier that selectively allows certain substances to move in and out when needed
cell membrane
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commonly thought of as the control centre of the cell as it governs the function of the cell
nucleus
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contains mostly H2O with dissolved nutrients and fills up the rest of the cell membrane
cytoplasm
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main function is to help with cell metabolism by ingesting and dissolving unwanted parts of the cell, cell debris or foreign substances that have entered the cell
lysosome
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used as source of chemical energy, powerhouse of the cell, has small circular chromosome
mitochondria
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mitochondrial DNA are passed from ____ to offspring and last longer
mother
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cell difference between plants and humans
plants have chloroplasts
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system that is a barrier to pathogens and chemicals
integumentary
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integumentary system consists of
skin
hair
sweat glands
subcutaneous tissue below skin
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parts of the skin
epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous
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outer layer of the skin, constantly flaking off, contains pigment (melanin)
epidermis
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layer below epidermis, nails and hair originate here, blood vessels and nerve endings
dermis
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regulates temperature and fluid loss, responsible for skin color changes
blood vessels
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provides sensations of heat, cold, pressure, pain and touch
nerve endings
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produce sweat for temperature regulation and elimination of waste
sweat glands
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produce an oily substance that keeps skin soft
sebaceous glands
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fatty tissue between dermis and muscles, provides layer of insulation and protection, stores fat for energy reserves
subcutaneous tissue
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the largest organ of our body
skin
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blood vessels dilate (get bigger), blood flow increases, more heat comes to skin and is lost in air
sweat glands produce more sweat
evaporation of sweat causes more ____ ____
heat loss
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blood vessels constrict (get smaller), reducing heat at the skin surface
less perspiration produced, reducing evaporation
shivering occurs (rapid muscle contractions) which produce heat
this results in a ____ of heat loss
decrease
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system that provides framework that supports the body, protects internal organs from injury, provides movement, storage of fats and minerals and blood cell formation
skeletal system
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blood cell formation occurs in
bone marrow
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organs of skeletal system
bones
ligaments
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types of bone tissue
long
short
flat
irregular
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bones of the arms, legs, hands and feet
long bones
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bones of the wrists and ankles
short bones
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ribs, shoulder blades, hip bones, cranial bones
flat bones
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vertebrae and facial bones
irregular bones
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provides support for the weight of head, neck and trunk
protects spinal cord
maintains upright body position
vertebrae
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the vertebrae consists of __ bones
26
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parts of vertebrae, number and location
cervical: 7, neck
thoracic: 12, chest
lumbar: 5, back
sacrum: curved, bottom
coccyx: 3-5, tail bone
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lack of weight bearing exercise causes loss of ___
calcium
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there are over ___ bones in the human body
200
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calcified and rigid tissue
bone
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gelatinous and flexible pad of tissue at the end of bones to absorb shock
cartilage
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connects muscle to bone
tendon
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connects bone to bone
ligament
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connects bones so they can move
joints
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sac of fluid surrounding a joint
bursa
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blood cell formation
hematopoeisis
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this system's main function is to move the skeleton
muscular system
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organs of the muscular system
muscles and tendons
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muscular system is made up of over ___ muscles, most of which are attached to bones by tendons
600
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types of muscle tissue
skeletal or striated
smooth or visceral
cardiac
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voluntary muscles attached to bone, multi-nuclei
skeletal or striated
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involuntary muscle that lines walls of internal organs such as intestines or veins and arteries, usually one cell with one nucleus
smooth or visceral
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heart muscle, striated but has one nucleus
cadiac
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moving away from centre
abduction
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moving towards the centre
adduction
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bending of joint
flexing
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straightening of limb
extension
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straightening of limb beyond its capability
hyperextension
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face down or hands palm down
pronation
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face up or hands palm up
supination
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turning limb towards body
internal rotation
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turning limb away from body
external rotation
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shrinkage of muscle due to lack of use
atrophy
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term for muscle pain
myalgia
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waste product produced by the muscles
lactic acid
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system that allows communication throughout the body and regulates body function, detects sensations, controls body movement and physiological functions, controls intellectual processes
nervous system
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division of nervous system
autonomic
somatic
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involuntary division, conduct impulses that affect the organ, vessels and glands
autonomic
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voluntary division, conducts impulses that allow an individual to consciously control skeletal muscles
somatic
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central nervous system consists of
brain and spinal cord
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part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating all mental activities of thinking, voluntary movement, interpreting sensations and emotions
cerebrum
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part of the brain that coordinates muscle activities and balance
cerebellum
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part of the brain that controls involuntary movements of vital organs
brain stem
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extends from brain down spinal column, connects PNS and brain, protected by vertebrae and spinal fluid, damage leads to paralysis
spinal cord
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peripheral nervous system consists of
sense organs
motor nerves
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group of tissue specifically designed to gather information in specific ways
sense organs
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transmit movement commands from the brain and spinal cord to the body
motor nerves
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specialized cells of the nervous system that conduct electric-like impulses (individual cells!)
fundamental unit of the nervous system
neurons
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bundles of neurons held together by connective tissue
signals relayed in the form of impulses
carry either sensation or motor impulses
nerves
98
CSF tests in the lab are always done ____
STAT
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three layers of membrane tissue that protects the brain and spinal cord
meninges
100
standing erect with feet parallel, arms at sides, eyes and palms facing forward
anatomic positon
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sum of all physical and chemical reactions necessary to sustain life
metabolism
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destructive process where complex substances are broken down into simple substances, usually with the release of energy
catabolism
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constructive process by which the body converts simple compounds into complex substances needed to carry out cellular activities, usually requires input of energy
anabolism
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flat or scale-like epithelial cells
squamous
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layered cells
stratified
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meaning it contains no blood or lymph vessels
avascular
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part of neuron that carries messages to the nerve cell body
dendrites
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part of neuron that carries messages away from the cell body
axons
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caused by the breakdown of RBC and release of hgb
hemolysis
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number 1 test affected by hemolysis
K (potassium)
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tiny, non-raised red spots that appear on the patient's skin when a tourniquet is applied
may be due to coag problems or abnormalities
petechiae
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sudden, uncontrolled, electrical disturbance in the brain
seizures
113
another word for fainting
syncope
114
result of large amount of blood removal over a short period of time for testing
iatrogenic blood loss
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caused by the accumulation of lipoprotein particles (higher fat content, milkier and thicker blood)
lipemia
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sample is dark yellow to dark brown color, due to presence of bilirubin (waste product from red blood cells)
icteric
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caused by a buildup of bilirubin (waste material in blood), inflamed liver or obstructed bile duct can also lead to this
jaundice
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decrease in fluid content of blood, increase in non-filterable large molecules, caused by stagnation of normal venous flow due to tourniquet
hemoconcentration
119
avoid drawing blood from paralyzed arm because
increased chance of thrombosis (clots)
difficult to detect nerve injury
120
surgical breast removal, lymph nodes obstructed with removal of lymph nodes, can change blood composition
do not draw blood from side where this is done
mastectomy
121
swelling or mass of blood, bruise
hematoma
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swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues, breakdown of cells releasing fluid and building up
edema
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hardened veins
sclerosed
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clotted veins
thrombosed
125
most common needle gauge for butterfly (winged infusion set)
23
126
if coagulation tube is one of the tests requested when doing the butterfly method, use a ___
red discard tube
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angle used for butterfly method
15 degrees
