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In Health & Disease
Med Tech I
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Study of the structures of the body |
| Physiology | Study of the functions of the body |
| Anatomic Position | Describes the body assuming the individual is standing up straight so that the body is erect and facing forward and the arms are at the side with the palms turned to the front |
| Body Planes | Imaginary vertical and horizontal lines used to divide the body into sections for descriptive purposes |
| Peritoneum | is a multilayered membrane that protects and holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity |
| Retroperitoneal | located behind the peritoneum |
| Peritonitis | inflammation of the peritoneum |
| Cytology | the study of the cell |
| Gene | a fundamental physical and functional unit of heredity |
| Genetics | the study of how genes are transferred from parents to their children and the role of genes in health and disease |
| Genome | is the complete set of genetic information of an individual |
| Chromosomes | are the genetic structures located within the nucleus of each cell |
| Genetic Disorder | (hereditary) a patholigical condition caused by an absent or defective gene |
| Histology | the study of tissues |
| Gland | a group of specialized epithelial cells that are capable of producing secretions |
| Exocrine Glands | secrete chemical substance into ducts |
| Endocrine Glands | produce hormones and do not have ducts |
| Pathology | the study of the nature and cause of disease |
| Etiology | the study of the causes of disease |
| Epidemiologist | a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population |
| Endemic | refers to the ongoing presence of a disease within a population, group, or area |
| Epidemic | a sudden and widespread outbreak of a disease within a specific popluation group or area |
| Pandemic | an outbreak of a disease occurring over a large geographic area, possibly worldwide |
| Functional disorder | produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified |
| Iatrogenic illness | unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment |
| Idiopathic illness | illness without a known cause |
| Infectious disease | illness cause by a living pathogenic organism |
| Nosocomial infection | a disease acquired in the hospital or clinc setting |
| Congenital disorder | an abnormal condition that exsists at the time of birth |
| Geriatrics (Gerentology) | study of the medical problems and care of the aged |
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