Vocabulary Flashcards

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Thermoregulation

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the control of body temperature

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2
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Parenteral Nutrition

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nutrients delivered intravenously (into the vein)

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3
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Nasogastric Feedings

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delivery of formula through tube through the nasal passage into stomach

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4
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Homeostasis

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a balanced stable state within the body

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5
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Hematopoiesis

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

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6
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Macrophages

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

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7
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Antigen

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foreign substances with in the body

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8
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Antibody+ Immunoglobulins

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protein created in response to specific antigens (foreign bodies)

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9
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B- Cell

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turns antigens into plasma
plasma then creates antibodies to fight antigen

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10
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T- Cell

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recognizes antigens and attacks them by invading cell directly

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11
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ENDOcardium

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

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12
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Myocardium

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

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13
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Pericardium

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

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14
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EPIcardium

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outermost layer of the heart

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15
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Cilia

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small hairs that prevent large particles form entering

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16
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Pleura

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membrane surrounding lungs

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