Vocab. & Terminology

Question 1

Thermoregulation

Answer 1

the control of body temperature

Question 2

Parenteral Nutrition

Answer 2

nutrients delivered intravenously (into the vein)

Question 3

Nasogastric Feedings

Answer 3

delivery of formula through tube through the nasal passage into stomach

Question 4

Homeostasis

Answer 4

a balanced stable state within the body

Question 5

Hemostasis

Answer 5

the stoppage of blood flow

Question 6

Hematopoiesis

Answer 6

red bone marrow within the bones responsible for producing new blood cells

Question 7

Macrophages

Answer 7

WBC that surrounds cells and kills microorganism
removes dead cells
simulates immune system

Question 8

Antigen

Answer 8

foreign substances with in the body

Question 9

Antibody+ Immunoglobulins

Answer 9

protein created in response to specific antigens (foreign bodies)

Question 10

B- Cell

Answer 10

turns antigens into plasma
plasma then creates antibodies to fight antigen

Question 11

T- Cell

Answer 11

recognizes antigens and attacks them by invading cell directly

Question 12

Adipose Tissue

Answer 12

fatty tissue within the body

Question 13

ENDOcardium

Answer 13

inner most layer of heart
inner most layer of cells that line atria, ventricles, heart valves

Question 14

Myocardium

Answer 14

middle layer of the heart, muscular layer which is the thickest

Question 15

Pericardium

Answer 15

outermost layer, surrounds the heart in a sack of pericardial fluid

Question 16

EPIcardium

Answer 16

outermost layer of the heart

Question 17

Cilia

Answer 17

small hairs that prevent large particles form entering

Question 18

Pleura

Answer 18

membrane surrounding lungs

Question 19

Synovial Fluid

Answer 19

clear and colorless fluid
lubricant for joints
reduces friction between joints

Question 20

dyskinesia

Answer 20

difficult movement

Question 21

Adrenomegaly

Answer 21

enlargement of the adrenal gland

Question 22

Antitussive

Answer 22

cough suppressants

Question 23

Vasovagal response

Answer 23

fainting because the body over reacts to a trigger like the sigh of blood

Question 24

Hemoconcentration

Answer 24

tourniquet is left on to long
increase of the concentration of red blood cells

Question 25

Nephrolithotomy

Answer 25

remove kidney stones.