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Final exam chapter 1-15 part 1

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Occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough to of the hormones cortisol or aldo sterone. fatigue and muscle weakness loss appetite and wight loss Addison's Disease
Is the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint. Arthroscopy
(Earwax) Secreted by ceruminous glands that line the auditory canal. It has protective functions. Cerumen
Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with the use of a contrast medium Cholangiography
Removal of dirt, foreign objects, damaged tissue, and cellular debris from a wound to prevent infection and to promote healing Debridement
The thick, tough, outermost membrane of the meninges Dura Mater
Disorder of the eye characterized by increased intraocular pressure Glaucoma
Clotted blood trapped in the tissues Hematoma
(shingles) An acute viral infection cause by the chickenpox virus that has been reactivated after remaining dormant on a nerve Herpes Zoster
Is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes. this condition is cause by greater-than normal amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice
Any skin growth, in which there is overgrowth and thickening of the skin Keratosis
The cavity located between the lungs Mediastinum
The placement of a tube through the nose and into the stomach Nasogatric intubation
(bed-wetting) Urinary incontinence during sleep Noctural enuresis
Is excessive urination during the night Nocturia
Excessive urination Polyuria
Is a common skin disorder characterized by flare-ups in which red pa pules covered with silvery scales occur on the elbows, knees, scalp, back or buttocks Psoriasis
Is the loss of muscle mass, strength and function that comes with aging Sarcopenia
A malignant tumor of the thin, scaly squamous cell of the epithelium . Skin cancer spreads quickly to other body systems Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Is a disorder in which the eyes point in different directions or are not aligned correctly because the eye muscles are unable to focus together Strabismus
(Chickenpox) cause by the herpes virus Varicella Zooster and is highly contagious Varicella
Means having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male Virile
Twisting of the intestine on it self which causes an obstruction Volvulus
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