Words Beginning With D Flashcards
What are Disrupters?
Agents or factors that interrupt normal processes or functions
What is the role of Detectors?
Receptors that detect disturbances, often related to nerve signals
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Define Diffusion.
Movement of small substances from a high to low concentration
What is the diaphysis?
Shaft of bone
What is diabetes Insipidus characterized by?
Excessive urination and thirst
What does Diploid mean?
Having two complete sets of chromosomes, typically 46 in humans
What does Distal refer to?
Further from the trunk or point of reference
What is the ductus?
A tube-like structure in the body, often referring to blood vessels
What is the duodenum?
First part of the small intestine
What occurs during Diastole?
Period of relaxation when the heart fills with blood
What are diuretics?
Drugs that promote the loss of water from the body
What does DUT stand for?
Deep vein thrombosis
What are Dapples?
Spots or patches on an animal’s coat, often seen in horses
What is Diapedesis?
Movement of blood cells through vessel walls into surrounding tissue
Fill in the blank: The period of relaxation when the heart fills with blood is called _______.
Diastole
True or False: Diabetes Insipidus is characterized by excessive thirst and urination.
True
What is the primary function of the duodenum?
To aid in the digestion of food
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the shaft of a bone.
diaphysis
What does the term distal indicate?
Position farther from the trunk or point of reference
What is the primary role of diuretics?
To promote loss of water from the body
