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Vocabulary: All Units

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abdominal cavity   contains stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, small intestine, appendix, and some of the large intestines.  
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anatomical position   body standing erect, face foward, arms at side, palms forward.  
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anatomy   study of structure of an organism  
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anterior   front or ventral  
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caudal   tail end of the body  
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coronal plane   plane that cuts body into front and back sections  
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cranial   head  
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cranial cavity   posterior cavity containing the brain  
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deep (internal)   inside the body  
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distal   away from the origin  
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dorsal   pertaining to the back  
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dorsal cavity   posterior of the body which houses the brain and spinal column  
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epigastric   upper region abdominal cavity  
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hypochondriac   region on either side of the epigastric  
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hypogastric   below the stomach region  
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iliac   region located on either side of the hypogastric  
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inferior   below  
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lateral   to the side  
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lumbar   region of the lower back  
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medial   near the midline  
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mid-sagittal plane   imaginary line dividing the body into equal left and right halves  
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pelvic cavity   cavity containing the urinary bladder, reproductive organs, rectum, part of the large intestine, and the appendix  
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planes   imaginary anatomical dividing lines of the body  
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physiology   science that studies functions of living organisms and their parts  
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posterior   opposite to anterior -back side  
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proximal   close to the point trunk of the body  
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sagittal plane   longitudinal plane dividing the body into right and left  
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transverse   dividing the body into upper and lower halves  
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umbilical   region surrounding the belly button  
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ventral   front or anterior  
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adipose   fatty or fat-like  
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cartilage   nonvascular connective tissue  
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cicatrix   scar tissue  
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connective tissue   cells whose intracelllular secretions support and connect organs and tissues of the body  
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epithelial tissue   covers bodys internal and external surface  
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mucous membrane   layers of tissue that lubricate and protect linings of respitory, digestive, reproductive and urinary system  
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parietal   lining of a body cavity  
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pericardial membrane   around the heart  
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peritoneal   lines the abdominal organs  
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pleural membrane   serous membrane protecting the lungs and lining the internal surface of the thoracic cavity  
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serous membrane   double walled membrane produces serous fluid  
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visceral   relating to an organ  
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arrector pili   muscles attached to hair follicle  
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melanocytes   cells that produce melanin  
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hair follicle   small tube where hair growth occurs  
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sebum   secretion of sebaceous glands  
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sudoriferous gland   sweat gland  
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keratin   protein substance found in hair, nails, outer skin cells  
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stratum germinativum   the innermost of the epithelial cells of the epidermis  
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medulla   the inner portions of the hair  
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melanin   brown skin pigment  
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dermatitis   inflammation of the skin  
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alopecia   hair loss  
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urticaria or hives   an allergic or hypersensitivity response characterized by raised red lesions  
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dermis   layer of skin composed of dense fibrous connected tissue; called the "true skin"  
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epidermis   outermost layer of the skin; "false skin", avascular  
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shingles   viral infection that affects the skin of a single dermatome. AKA Herpes Zoster. very painful.  
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impetigo   a bacterial skin infection that occurs most often in children. Yellow crusts appear.  
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eczema   inflammatory skin condition associated with a variety of diseases and characterized by erythema (redness), papules, vesicles, and crusts  
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adipose   fat tissue  
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papillae   small, nipple-shaped elevations  
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stratum corneum   the tough outer layer of the epidermis  
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psoriasis   chronic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by cutaneous inflammation and slilvery plaques or scales  
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melanoma   a malignant cancer of the pigment-producing cells of the skin  
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wart   a raised bump that is a benign tumor of the skin caused by viruses  
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tumor   the growth of tissues in which cell proliferation is uncontrolled and progressive  
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sebaceous gland   oil-producing glands  
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subcutaneous   tissue below the layers of skin  
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Rule of Nines   The method used to determine the extent of a burn injury  
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pustule   small, raised skin lesion filled with pus  
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papule   a raised, firm skin lesion less than 1 cm in diameter  
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excoriation   skin lesion in which epidermis has been removed, as in a scratch wound  
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Acne Vulgaris   inflammatory skin condition affecting sebaceous gland ducts  
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albinism   condition characterized by a lack of melanin  
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joint   the points of contact between two bones.Three main types -diarthroses(movable), amphiarthroses(partially movable), and synathroses(immovable).  
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abduction   movement away from midline or axis of body; opposite of adduction.  
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adduction   movement of part of body or limb toward the midline of body; opposite of abduction.  
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appendicular skeleton   part of skeleton consisting of shoulder and pelvic girdles,arms and legs.  
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axial skeleton   skeleton of head and trunk.  
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ball and socket joint   diarthroses joint allows the greatest freedom of movement.  
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medullary canal   located in the center of diaphysis, filled with yellow bone marrow, mostly made of fat cells.  
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ossification   the process when mineral matters starts to replace previously formed cartilage, creating bones.  
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bursa sacs   small sac that cushion joints  
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circumduction   circular movement at a joint.  
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osteocyte   a mature bone cell.  
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periosteum   a tough fibrous tissue which contatins blood vessels, lymph vessels, and nerves that covers the outside of the bone.  
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diaphysis   shaft of long bone.  
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endosteum   lining of the medullary cavity in the long bone.  
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epiphysis   the end of the long bone.  
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extension   act of increasing the angle between two bones.  
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flexion   the act of bending a limb or decreasing the angle between two bones.  
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pronation   the forearm turns the hand so the palm is downward or backward.  
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rotation   movement allows a bone to move around one central axis.  
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spongy bone   porous bone, found in epiphysis  
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supination   the palm is forward or upward (lying on back)  
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fontanel   unossified areas in the infant skull; soft spot.  
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arthritis   inflammation of the joint.  
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suture   immovable joint in cranial cavity.  
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bursitis   inflammation of a bursa.  
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dislocation   displacement of one or more bones of a joint or organ from original position.  
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gliding joint   nearly flat surfaces glide across each other, as inthe vertebrae of the spine. these joints enable the torso to bend forward, backward, and sideways, as well as rotate  
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hinge joints   move in one direction or plane, as in the knees,elbows, and outer joints of the fingers.  
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pivot joints   joints with an extension rotation in a second, arch-shaped bone. Ex. radius and ulna  
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synovial fluid   secreted by synovial membrane, lubricating substance.  
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gout   increase in uric acid crystals in bloodstream which are deposited in joint cavities, especially the grat toe.  
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kyphosis   hunchback, exagerated curvature in thoracic vertebrae.  
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lordosis   swayback,forward curvature of lumbar region of spine.  
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osteoporosis   loss of calcium in bone, causing brittienes, occurs mainly in females after menopause  
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osteomyelitis   inflammmation of the bone  
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osteosarcoma   bone cancer.  
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whiplash   trauma to cervical vertebra.  
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sprain   wrenching of a joint, producing a stretching or tearing of ligaments.  
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spiral fracture   broken bone by twisting, common sport injury.  
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simple fracture   closed fracture. when the bone is broken, but the broken ends do not pierce through the skin forming an external wound.  
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compound fracture(open)   bone fragments pierce skin  
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greenstick fracture   found in children  
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comminuted fracture   bones broken into many pieces  
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scoliosis   side to side or lateral curvature of the sping  
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rheumatoid arthritis   autoimmune disease of joints 3x more common in women  
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osteoarthritis   degenerative joint disease  
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rickets   affects children - lack of vitamin D, may cause bowlegs and pigeon breast. Prevented by Vitamin D and sunshine  
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open reduction   surgically reducing a fx using plates, wires or screws  
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closed reduction   cast and or splint keep realigned bone in place  
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antagonist   muscle whose action oppose the action of another muscle  
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muscle fatigue   caused by an accumalation of lactic acid in the muscle  
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muscle tone   muscles are always in a state of partial contraction  
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neuromuscular junction   point between the motor nerve axon and the muscle cell membrane  
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origin   the part of the skeletal muscle which is attached to the fixed part of the bone  
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oxygen debt   increased respirations to counter lactic acid build-up in muscles  
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prime mover   muscle which provides movement in a single direction  
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skeletal muscle   muscle attached to a bone(s) and concerned in body movements - Voluntary Muscle  
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smooth muscle   non-striated, involuntary muscle  
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sphincter   circular muscle  
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synaptic cleft   space between axon of one neuron and the dendrite of another  
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voluntary   under control of will - Skeletal Muscle  
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atrophy   wasting away of tissue  
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contractures   tightening or shortening of the muscle  
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cumulative trauma disorders   joint problems from repetitive movements  
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flat feet   talipes  
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ergonomics   the application of biology and engineering to the relationship between worker and their environment  
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hernia   protrusion of a loop of an organ through an abnormal opening  
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hypertrophy   an increase in the size of the muscle cell  
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intramuscular injection   an injection into the muscle usually deltoid or gluteus  
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muscular dystrophy   muscle disease in which the muscle cells deteriorate  
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myalgia   muscle pain  
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myasthenia gravis   disease in which there is abnormal weakness and eventual paralysis of muscles  
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rotator cuff disease   an inflamation of a group of tendons that fuse together and surround the shoulder joint  
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shin splint   injury to a muscle tendon in front of the shins  
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spasm   sudden, painful, involuntary muscle contractions  
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strain   tear in a muscle or stress  
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tendinitis   inflamation of the fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones  
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tennis elbow   inflamation of the tendon which connects the arm muscles to the elbow  
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tetanus   infectious disease, usually fatal, characterized by spasms of voluntary muscles and convulsions caused by toxin from tetanus bacillus  
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torticollis   a contracted state of the neck muscles producing an unnatural position of the head  
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excitability   irritability  
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extensibility   ability to be stretched  
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contractibility   ability to shorten (the ability of muscle tissue to shorten)  
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elasticity   ability of muscle to return to its original length (and to its original shape when relaxed)  
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insertion   muscle is attached to moveable part of a bone  
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agranulocyte   a nongranular white blood cell  
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albumin   plasma protein  
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anitbody   inactivates specific foreign substances  
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antigen   substance stimulated antibodies aganist itself  
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basophil   leukocyte cell that shows an attraction for basic dyes  
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coagulation   process of blood clotting  
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diapedesis   passage of blood cells through vessel walls into tissues  
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eosinophil   white blood cell whose granules stain red with acid dyes  
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erythrocyte   red blood cell  
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erythropoiesis   formation or development of red blood cell  
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fibrin   insoluble protein used for blood clotting  
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fibrinogen   protein that is converted into fibrin by thrombin  
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granulocyte   granular white blood cell  
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hemoglobin   oxygen carrying pigment of the blood  
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hemolysis   the bursting of red blood cell  
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heparin   substance obtained from liver, which slows blood clotting  
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inflammation   pain, red, heat, and swelling occur  
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leukocyte   white blood cell  
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monocyte   large mononuclear leukocyte  
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neutrophil   sometimes called "polys"  
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abscess   pus filled cavity  
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anemia   blood disorder characterized by reduction in red blood cells or hemoglobin  
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aplastic anemia   anemia caused by a supression of the bone marrow  
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Cooley's anemia   anemia caused by defect in hemoglobin  
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edema   excess of fluid in the tissues  
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embolism   obstruction of a blood vessel by a circulated blood clot, fat globule air bubble or piece of tissue  
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erythroblastosis fetalis   hemolidic disease of a newborn  
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hematoma   localized clotted mass of blood formed in an organ tissue or space  
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hemophilia   sex linked hereditary bleeding disorder in males but transmitted through females characterized by a prolonged clotting time in abnormal bleeding  
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iron-deficiency anemia   condition resulting from lack of iron in the body  
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luekemia   a cancerous condition in which there is a great increase in the number of blood cells  
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luekocytes   increase of white blood cell count  
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luekopenia   decrease in the number of white blood cells  
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pernicious anemia   caused by decrease of B12 or the lack of intrinsic factor in the stomach  
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polycythemia   too many red blood cells  
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pus   polup of inflammation  
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pyrexia   fever  
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RHO gam   specific preperation of immune globulin given  
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septicemia   presents of pathogenic organisms in the blood  
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Sickle Cell Anemia   blood disorder that causes the red bloods cells to be sickle shaped which causes them to clot together  
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thrombocytopenia   decrease in the number of platelets  
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thrombosis   formation of the blood clot in a vessel  
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thrombus   blood clot formed in a blood vessel  
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universal donor   type O blood  
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universal recipient   invidual belonging to AB blood group  
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oxyhemoglobin   hemoglobin combined with oxygen  
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pathogenic   disease causing  
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phagocytosis   ingestion of foreign particles or other substances by certain cells  
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plasma   liquid part of blood containing corpusles  
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prothrombin   a globulin that helps blood to coagulate  
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Rh factor   antigen found in red blood cells  
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thrombin   enzyme found in the blood produced from an inactive precursor  
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thrombocyte   platelet necessary for blood clotting  
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thromboplastin   substance secreted by platelets when tissues are injured  
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aorta   body's biggest artery  
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apex   tip of the heart  
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arterioles   small branch of artery  
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artery   vessel that carries blood away from heart  
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atrium   top chambers of the heart  
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AV node   small mass of interwoven conducting tissue  
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SA node   impulse that makes the atrium contract  
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bicuspid   valve between the left atrium and ventricle  
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brachial   pulse found in the arm  
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Bundle of HIS   Conductive tissue found in the septum  
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capillaries   place where 02 and CO2 exchange  
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carotid   the artery that brings blood to the brain  
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coronary artery   artery that supplies the heart oxygen  
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diastolic   the rest peiod between systoles  
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endocardium   inner layer of the heart  
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femoral   pulse found in the groin  
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inferior vena cava   vein that brings blood into heart from lower side of the body  
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jugular   main artery of the neck  
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lub dubb   the sound the heart makes when it contracts  
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myocardium   muscle layer of the heart  
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pacemaker   SA Node  
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pedal   pulse taken under the foot  
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pericardium   outer layer of the heart  
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popliteal   pulse taken behind the knee  
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pulmonary artery   artery that brings blood from the right ventricle to the lungs  
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pulmonary circulation   circulation between the heart and lungs  
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pulmonary vavle   valve between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery  
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pulse sites   places where the pulses are found  
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purkinje fibers   fibers that cause the ventricles to contract  
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radial   pulse in the wrist  
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acquired immunity   immunity as a result of exposure to a disease  
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adenoids   pair of glands composed of lymphoid tissue found in nasopharynx  
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active immunity   two types- natural and artificial acquired immunity  
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allergen   substance that causes an allergic reaction  
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anaphylaxis   severe and sometimes fatal allergic reaction  
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immunization   process of increaseing resistance to disease  
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interstitial fluid   tissue fluid  
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tonsils   mass of lymph tissue in back of the throat; produces lymphocytes  
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lymph   watery fluid in the lymphatic vessels  
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lymph nodes   tiny oval shaped structures in a stationary collection found all over the body  
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lymph vessels   tubes that transport lymph from tissues to the circulatory ssystem  
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passive immunity   borrowed immunity, has a temporary effect ie. gamma globulin  
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spleen   lymph organ situated below and behind the stomach  
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standard precautions   guidelines to be used during patient care and cleaning  
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T-lymphocytes   a type of white blood cell found in the thymus gland  
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Thoracic duct   left lymphatic duct; the largest lymph vessel in the body  
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Thymus   endocrine gland located under the sternum, produced t-lymphocytes  
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adenitis   inflammation of a gland  
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ARC   AIDS related complex  
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ELISA test   enzyme linked immunosorbent; AIDS antibody indicator  
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Hodgkin's disease   specific type of cancer of the lymph nodes  
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Hypersensitivity   abnormal response to drug or allergens  
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Lymphadentitis   inflammation of the lymph glands  
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Lymphoma   cancer-causing tumors in the brain  
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Mononucleosis   kissing disease  
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opportunistic infection   an infection which may occur because a person's immune system malfunctions  
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alveoli   air cells found in the lung  
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anterior nares   external portion of the nostril  
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bronchi   two tubes separated from trachea;rigt is shorter and wider  
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bronchioles   one of the smal subdivisions of a bronchus  
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cilia   entraps and prevent the entery of the larger dirt particles  
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diffusion   molecules move from the higher concentration to the lower concentration  
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epiglottis   flap of cartilage lying behind te tongue and in front of the enterance to the larynx  
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external respiration   breathing; exchange of the xygen and carbon dioxide between lungs and the body and the outside enviroment  
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internal respiration   includes the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the cells and the lymph surrounding them  
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larynx   voice box  
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apnea   temporary stoppage of breathing movements  
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COPD   Chronic lung condition such as emphysema or bronchitis  
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dyspnea   labored breathing or difficult breathing  
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eupnea   normal or easy breathing with usual quiet inhalations and exhalations  
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medulla oblongata   part of the brainstem, contains the nuclei for vital functions  
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nasal septum   partition between the two nasal cavities  
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pharynx   throat  
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pleura   pleural membrane; serous membran protecting the lungs and lining the internal surface of thoracic cavity  
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pleural fluid   normal watery body fluid wuthin the pleural space  
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sinuses   recessed cavity or hollow space  
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surfactant   surface-active agent  
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trachea   a thin walled tube between the larynx and the bronchi; conducts air to the lungs  
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orthopnea   difficult or labored breathing, must sit up straight to breathe  
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tachypnea   abnormally rapid rate of breathing  
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tidal volume   the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs with each breath  
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total lung capacity   includes tidal volume, inspiratory reserve, expiratory reserve, and residual air  
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URI   Upper Respiratory Infection  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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absorption   passage of a substance into body fluids and tissues  
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alimentary canal   the entire digestive tube from mouth to anus  
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amylase   an enzyme that converts starch or glycogen to glucose  
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anus   the outlet from rectum  
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bile   substance produced by the liver,emulsifies fat, stored in gall bladder  
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bolus   round mass of food prepared by mouth  
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cardiac sphincter   circular muscle fibers around opening of esophogus into stomach  
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cecum   pouch at the proximal end of the large intestine  
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chyme   food which has undergone gastric digestion semi- liquid food  
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colon   known as the large intestine. 5 ft in length. divided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon.  
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defecation   elimination of waste material from the rectum  
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digestion   complex process of the breaking down of food to be utilized by the body  
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duodenum   first part of the small intestine beginning at pylorus.  
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emulsified   in digestion, when bile breaks up fat.  
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Enzyme   Organic catalyst that initiates and accelerates a chemical reaction  
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esophagus   a muscular tube; takes food from pharynx to the stomach  
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feces   waste material from the digestive system  
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flatulence   the presence of excessive gas in the digestive tract  
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gallbladder   a small pear-shaped organ under the right lobe of the liver; it stores bile  
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gingiva   gums  
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glycogen   polysaccharide formed and stored largely in the liver  
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jejunum   section of small intestine between duodenum and ileum  
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liver   large organ of the digestive system, located in upper right quadrant of the abdominal cavity  
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mastication   process of chewing  
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pancreas   organ of digestion lies behind the stomach, produces digestive juices, insulin, and glucagon  
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Parotid Salivary Gland   Largest of the salivary glands. Where you get mumps.  
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peristalsis   progressive wave of contraction in tubular structures provided with longitudinal and transverse muscular fibers, as in esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines  
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ptyalin   found in saliva; it converts starches into simple sugars  
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Pyloric Sphincter   Valve that regulates entrance of food from the stomach to the duodenum  
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rectum   portion of the colon that opens into the anus  
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rugae   wrinkles or folds  
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stomach   a major organ of digestion; a pouch-like structure located in the upper left quadrant of the abdominal cavity, between the esophagus and the duodenum  
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uvula   projection hanging from soft palate, in back of throat  
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appendicitis   inflammation of the appendix  
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caries   decay of tooth or bone  
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cholecystectomy   removal of the gallbladder  
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cholecystitits   inflammation of the gallbladder  
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cirrhosis   chronic, progressive inflammatory disease of the liver characterized by the formation of fibrous connective tissue, usually involves alcohol usage  
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colostomy   artificial opening from the colon onto the surface of the skin  
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constipation   difficulty or lack of defecation  
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diarrhea   excessive elimination of watery feces  
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diverticulosis   numerous diverticula in the colon  
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diverticulitis   inflammation of the wall of the colon  
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gastritis   inflammation of the stomach  
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gastroenteritis   inflammation of stomach and small intestines  
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gingivitis   inflammation of the gums  
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heartburn   a burning sensation in the esophagus and stomach  
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hemoccult   hidden blood  
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jaundice   yellow Color  
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pancreatitis   inflammation of the pancreas  
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peritonitis   inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal cavity  
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pyloric stenosis   narrowing of the pyloric sphincter, affects infants  
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ulcer, gastric   open sore in stomoach lining, caused by H. pylori  
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aldosterone   hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex, regulates salt and water balance in the kidney  
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bowman's capsule   double-walled capsule around the glomerulus of nephron  
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calyces   cup-shaped parts of the renal pelvis  
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collecting tubules   structure in nephron which collects urine from distal convoluted tubule  
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cortex   outer part of the kidney  
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Distal Convoluted Tubule   Tubular process that ascends to the cortex from the loop of Henle  
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excretion   removing nitrogenous wastes, certain salts and excess water from blood  
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filtrate   plasmalike fluid filtered from the blood in the glomerulus into the Bowman's capsule  
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filtration   movement of water and particles across a semipermeable membrane by a mechanical force such as blood pressure  
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glomerulus   part of the nephron, tuft of capillaries situated within Bowman's capsule  
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hilum   indentation along the medial border of the kidney, contains blood vessels  
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kidneys   organs of the urinary system that functions to rid the body of the nitrogenous wastes  
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Loop of Henle   Proximal convulted tubule descends into the medulla forming the loop of Henle  
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medulla   inner portion of the kidney  
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nephron   unit of structure of kidney, contains glomerulus, Bowman's capsule, proximal distal tubule, loop of Henle, and distal tubule  
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Proximal Convoluted Tubule   Twisted tubular branch off the Bowman's capsule  
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renal calculi   clumping together of calcium phosphate crystals, uric acid, and other substances in the kidneys  
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renin   enzyme produced by Kidney  
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retroperitoneal   located behind peritoneum  
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secretion   transports substances from blood into collecting tubules. electrolytes  
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urinanalysis   the chemical analysis of urine  
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ureters   the long narrow tubes that convey urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder  
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urethra   the tube that takes urine from the bladder to the outside of the body  
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urinary bladder   a muscular membrane-lined sac situated in the anterior part of the pelvic cavity and used to hold urine  
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urinary meatus   the opening to the urethra  
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ADH   Hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland, which prevents or suppresses urine excretion  
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Acute Kidney Failure   Sudden loss of kidney function  
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anuria   absence of urine  
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Chronic Renal Failure   Gradual loss of function of the nephrons  
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cystitis   inflammation of the mucous membrane of the urinary bladder  
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dialysis   selective diffusion through a semipermeable membrane- used to treat kidney failure  
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diuretic   drug to reduce the amount of fluid in the body  
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dysuria   painful urination  
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glycosuria   sugar in the urine  
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hematuria   blood in the urine  
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hemodialysis   a procedure for removing waste products in the circulating blood of patients with kidney failure  
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hydronephrosis   renal pelvis and calyces become distended due to the accumulation of fluid  
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incontinence   loss of self-control, especially of urine, feces  
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lithotripsy   a procedure used to reduce kidney stones to sand to enable them to pass through the urinary tract  
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nocturia   excessive urination during the night  
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oliguria   diminished production of urine  
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peritoneal dialysis   filtering of the client's blood through the client's own peritoneal lining  
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polyuria   excessive urination  
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pyelonephritis   inflammation of the kidneys and the pelvis of the ureter  
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renal calculi   kidney stones -Clumping together of calcium phosphate crystals, uric acid, and other substances in the kidneys  
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uremia   the presence of urea and excess waste products in the blood  
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urethritis   inflammation of the urethra  
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urinalysis   the chemical analysis of urine  
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endocrine gland   "ductless" gland; many made of glandular epithelium whose cells maufacture and secrete hormones  
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hormones   substance secreted by an endocrine gland into the bloodstream that acts on a specific target tissue to produce a given response  
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target cell   cell that when acted on by a particular hormone responds becuase it has receptors to which hormones can bind  
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Location of Hypothalamus   cranial cavity  
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Location of Pituitary   cranial cavity  
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Location of pineal   cranial cavity  
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Location of thyroid   neck  
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Location of parathyroid   neck  
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Location of Thymus   mediastinum  
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Location adrenal glands   abdominal cavity (retroperitoneal)  
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Location of pancreatic islets   abdominal cavity (pancreas)  
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Location of ovaries   pelvic cavity  
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secretes melatonin   pineal gland  
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excess of GH in adults   acromegaly  
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lack of this element may contribute to goiter   iodine  
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SAD   Seasonal affective disorder "winter blues"  
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Secretes Growth Hormone   Anerior Pituitary  
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gland with a duct (lacrimal, sudoriferous)   exocrine  
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secretes ADH and Oxytocin   posterior pituitary  
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graves disease   hyperthyroidism  
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bulging of the eyeballs associated with hyperthyroidism   exopthalmus  
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goiter   enlargement of thyroid gland  
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gland is part of endocrine and digestive system   pancreas  
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gland is both an endocrine gland and a lymphatic organ   thymus  
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regulates metabolism   thyroid gland (T3 and T4 hormones)  
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secretes calcitonin   thyroid  
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secretes TSH and ACTH   anterior pituitary  
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Face becomes swollen, lethargy, memory problems   myxedema  
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cretinism   hypothyroidism in children  
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myxedema   hypothyroidism in adults  
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polyuria,polydypsia, polyphagia   symptoms of diabetes  
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type 1 diabetes   insulin dependant, childhood  
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type 2 diabetes   adult onset, usually  
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nervous, trembling, sweating   symptoms of hypoglycemia  
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drowsy, fruity breath   symptoms of hyperglycemia  
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gigantism   hypersecretion of GH in preadolescrnt  
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dwarfism   hypofunction of pituitary gland in childhood  
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