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phleb terms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone | Hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate secretion of adrenal cortex hormones |
| Aerosol | fine suspension of particles in the air |
| Aldosterone | Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex to regulate electrolyte and water balance |
| Alveoli | Air sacs in the lungs in which the exchande of O2 and CO2 occurs. |
| Amphiarthrosis | Slightly movable joint |
| Amylase | Pancreatic enzyme to digest starch |
| Androgen | Male hormone produced by the adrenal cortex to maintain secondary sex characteristics |
| Angioplasty | Reconstruction of a blood vessel |
| Anterior (ventral) | pertaining to the front of the body |
| Antidiuretic hormone | Hormone produced by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate retention of water by the kidney. |
| Antiglycolytic agent | Substance that prevents the breakdown of glucose |
| Aortic semilunar valve | structure that prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle |
| Apex | Rounded tip of the heart |
| Apical pulse | Heartbest taken at the fifth intercostal space (apex of the heart) |
| Appendix | Small organ that extends from the cecum |
| Arachnoid membrane | middle layer of the meninges |
| Ateriospasm | Spontaneous constriction of an artery |
| Atria | the two upper chambers of the heart |
| Atrail fibrillation | Rapid, random contractions of the atria |
| Atrioventricular valve | Structure that prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricleto the right atrium |
| Auscultation | listening with a stethoscope |
| Autoantibody | Antibody formed against a self-antigen |
| Autonomic nervous system | System regulating the body's involuntary system functions by carrying impulses from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles, glands, and internal organs |
| Axillary | Pertaining to the armpit |
| Basillic vein | vein located on the underside of the arm |
| Benign | Noncancerous |
| Bevel | Area of the needle point that has been cut on a slant |
| Bicuspid valve | Structure that prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium |
| Bilirubin | yellow pigmented hemoglobin degradation product |
| Bowman's capsule | Structure that encloses the glomerulus and collects filtered substances from the blood |
| Brachial artery | Artery located in the antecubital fossa |
| Brain stem | Portion of the brain that consists of the medulla, pons, and midbrain |
| Bronchi | Two main branches of the trachea leading to each lung |
| Bronchioles | Smallest air passageways within the lungs |
| Buccal | Pertaining to the cheek |
| Bulbourethral glands | Glands on either side of the prostate gland that produce a mucous secretion before ejaculation |
| Bundle of His | Muscle fibers connecting the atria the the ventricles of the heart |
| Calcitonin | Hormone produced by the thyroid gland to reduce calcium levels in the blood |
| Cannula | tube that can be inserted into a cavity |
| Carcinogenic | Capable of causing cancer |
| Cardiac catheterization | Insertion of a catheter into the coronary arteries |
| Cardiologists | Specialist in the study of the heart |
| Carpals Bones of the wrist | Bones of the wrists |
| Cecum | First part of the large intestine |
| Celite | Substance that stimulates blood clotting |
| Cephalic vein | Vein located on the thumb side of the arm |
| Cerebellum | Back part of the brain and spinal cord |
| Cerebrum | Largest part of the brain (responsible for mental processes) |
| Cerebrospinal fluid | Fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord |
| Cerebrum | Largest part of the brain (responsible for mental processes) |
| Certification | Documentation assuring that an individual has met certain professional standards |
| Chorionic gonadotropin | First hormone secreted by the placenta in the pregnancy |
| Circumflex artery | Branch of the left coronary artery supplying the posterior of the heart |
| Clavicle | Collar bone |
| Coccyx | Last four of five tiny vertebrae at the base of the spine (tailbone) |
| Collagen | Protein in connective tissue, cartilage, and bone |
| Collecting duct | Part of the renal tubule that extends from the distal convoluted tubule to the renal pelvis |
| Computerized axial tomography | A series of sectional radiographs taken at the transversse body plane |
| Congenital | Exsisting at birth but not hereditary |
| Conjugated | Joined closely to another substance |
| Constipation | Infrequent bowel movements |
| Contracture | Permanent muscle contraction |
| Cortisol | Hormone produced by the adrenal cortex to regulate the use of sugars, fats, and proteins by cells |
| Coumadin | anticoagulant monitored by the prothrombin time |
| Cranium | Bones of the skull enclosing the brain |
| Cubic centimeter | one milliliter (one thousandth of a liter) |
| Cuvette | Container used in optiical testingof solutions |
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