Vocab. & Terminology Flashcards
Thermoregulation
the control of body temperature
Parenteral Nutrition
nutrients delivered intravenously (into the vein)
Nasogastric Feedings
delivery of formula through tube through the nasal passage into stomach
Homeostasis
a balanced stable state within the body
Hemostasis
the stoppage of blood flow
Hematopoiesis
red bone marrow within the bones responsible for producing new blood cells
Macrophages
WBC that surrounds cells and kills microorganism
removes dead cells
simulates immune system
Antigen
foreign substances with in the body
Antibody+ Immunoglobulins
protein created in response to specific antigens (foreign bodies)
B- Cell
turns antigens into plasma
plasma then creates antibodies to fight antigen
T- Cell
recognizes antigens and attacks them by invading cell directly
Adipose Tissue
fatty tissue within the body
ENDOcardium
inner most layer of heart
inner most layer of cells that line atria, ventricles, heart valves
Myocardium
middle layer of the heart, muscular layer which is the thickest
Pericardium
outermost layer, surrounds the heart in a sack of pericardial fluid
EPIcardium
outermost layer of the heart
Cilia
small hairs that prevent large particles form entering
Pleura
membrane surrounding lungs
Synovial Fluid
clear and colorless fluid
lubricant for joints
reduces friction between joints
dyskinesia
difficult movement
Adrenomegaly
enlargement of the adrenal gland
Antitussive
cough suppressants
Vasovagal response
fainting because the body over reacts to a trigger like the sigh of blood
Hemoconcentration
tourniquet is left on to long
increase of the concentration of red blood cells
Nephrolithotomy
remove kidney stones.
