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Cells and Repair
What do all cells arise from,
What 3 types of tissues does the ...,
What does the ectoderm differenti...
72  cards
Disorders of the Immune System
A special function of lymphocytes...,
The body will attack its own tiss...,
What are examples of non self mec...
84  cards
Neoplasms... Dun Dun Dunnnnn
A growth that usually does not ca...,
A growth that has the capability ...,
A malignant neoplasm
111  cards
Specific Neoplasms
Characteristics of pancreatic cancer,
Most common form of pancreatic ca...,
Who is most at risk for pancreati...
51  cards
Disorders of Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid Base, and Blood
This is the mechanical pressure e...,
Pressure caused by the weight of ...,
Where is hydrostatic pressure the...
131  cards
Cont
Describe volatile acids,
Describe fixed acids,
Describe the normal arterial bloo...
95  cards
Kidney and Glomerular Disorders
What are the 5 main functions of ...,
What is the functional unit of th...,
Describe the flow of fluid in the...
48  cards
Disorders of Blood Cells
Characteristics of blood,
Contents and characteristics of p...,
Characteristics of serum
92  cards
Cont
What are 2 causes of iron deficie...,
Characteristics of the cells in i...,
Characteristics of iron
91  cards
Disorders of Blood Vessels
Describe the sounds heard in bp,
Define hypertension,
What happens to bp as we age
70  cards
GI
What is the major function of the...,
Why is the gi tract susceptible a...,
What are examples of your bodies ...
71  cards
GI Cont.
This is a much deeper peptic ulce...,
What commonly causes chronic pept...,
______ junctions of the _______ c...
51  cards
Liver
What are the 5 functions of the l...,
Describe detoxification and drug ...,
What are the 2 places that waste ...
52  cards
Liver cont.
This is a progressive patterned f...,
What is the most common cirrhosis,
What causes cirrhosis
56  cards
Liver cont cont.
This is a condition of iron overload,
What absorbs and what stores iron,
When iron levels are increased wh...
26  cards
Hormones
Gastrin,
Gastric inhibitory peptide,
Pepsinogen
21  cards
Congentital and Childhood Disorders
What trimester is the most critic...,
What occurs in the first trimester,
What controls embryonic development
46  cards
Genetic Disorders
Describe and give examples of x l...,
How many x sex linked genes do yo...,
What is a point mutation
33  cards

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