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-otomy
cut into; incision
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-scopy
process of visually examining
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-scope
instrument for viewing
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-ostomy
surgically create an opening
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trache/o
trachea; windpipe
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-uria
condition of the urine
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this organ secretes bile:
the liver
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finger or toe bones
phalanges
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where is the bicuspid (mitral) valve within the heart?
between the left ventricle and the left atrium
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what blood type is the universal recipient?
AB
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what blood type is the universal donor?
O
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how many lumbar vertebrae are there?
5
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what do capillaries connect?
veins to arteries
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what air passageway leads to the lungs?
trachea
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what seperates the outer ear from the middle ear?
tympanic membrane; eardrum
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the point of communication between nerve cells is:
the physical connection between neurons is the synapse, the chemical needed for the cells to communicate is called a neurotransmitter
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Order of meningeal layers of the brain from innermost to outer: (PAD)
- pia mater
- arachnoid layer
- dura mater
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example of ball and socket joints
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outermost part of the kidney:
cortex
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where are sperm cells produced?
- testicles
- seminal vesicles
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what is the white of the eye?
sclera
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what is the largest bone in the thigh?
femur
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absence of breathing
apnea
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this structure is a passageway for food and air:
pharynx
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anatomical plane that divides a structure into upper/lower halves:
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Which lymph nodes are located in the groin?
inguinal nodes
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what is the largest portion of the brain that processes thoughts, judgement and memory?
cerebrum
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which blood vessels carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart?
veins
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often referred to as the master gland:
pituitary gland
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this hormone stimulates uterine contractions:
oxytocin
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abnormally frequent discharge of partially solid or fluid fecal matter:
diarrhea
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incontinence:
invol release of urine
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hepatitis
infectious, inflammatory disease of the liver
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how are hepatitis B and C types spread?
contact with infected blood and bodily fluids
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diverticulitis
inflammation of the diverticulum, or sac in the intestinal tract (esp in colon)
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enteritis
inflammation of only the small intestine
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pulse:
expansion and contraction produced by blood as it moves through an artery
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arthroscopy
exam of the interior of a joint with an arthroscope
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bronchoscopy
use of a bronchoscope to visualize the bronchi
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uses of a bronchoscope:
- perform bronchoscopy
- remove tissue for biopsy
- remove foreign objects
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colonoscopy:
flexible fibroscope passed thru the anus, rectum and colon to examine the upper portion of the colon
*polyps and small growths can be removed during this procedure
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venogram
x-ray/record of a vein
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thrombosis
abnormal condition of clot/clotting
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embolism:
obstruction of a blood vessel due to a clot or other foreign matter that gets stuck while going thru bloodstream
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phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
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fluid portion of blood
plasma
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makeup of plasma
- 90% water
- 10% plasma protiens, inorganic matter and wastes
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the adrenal glands are located:
just above each kidney
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portion of the small intestine that completes the digestive process:
duodenum
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cartilagenous tissue that covers the entrance to the larynx so food does not enter the lungs:
epiglottis
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femoral pulse can be found in what body region?
groin
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brachial pulse can be found...:
crook of elbow
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pulse from dorsalis pedis artery can be found where?
top of foot
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carotid pulse is found where?
neck
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radial pulse is found where?
wrist
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popliteal pulse is found where?
back of knee
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