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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
01/22/2012

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Term
Anatomy
Definition
study of body structure
Term
Physiology
Definition
study of how body functions
Term
Levels of organization
Definition
Cell, Tissue, Organ, System, Organism
Term
The endocrine system
Definition
produces hormones for regulation of growth, metabolism, and reproduction
Term
Anatomical
Definition
Facing forward, palms out, face forward,feet parallel
Term
Ventral
Definition
front surface
Term
Posterior
Definition
back surface
Term
Electrolytes
Definition
are ionically bonded
include variety of acids and bases
conduct electrical current
Term
Basic unit of life
Definition
the cell
Term
Stages of mitosis
Definition
PMAT
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Term
Isotonic IV solution
Definition
keeps it the same. no change
Term
hypotonic iv solution
Definition
takes in and swells. bursts. lower concentration than normal cells
Term
hypertonic IV solution
Definition
sends out. shrinks. higher concentration than normal cells
Term
the exocrine glands
Definition
secrete through ducts
(digestive, tears, sweat glands)
Term
Smooth muscles
Definition
are involuntary
form organs
Term
Benign
Definition
confinded
Term
Malignant
Definition
spreads/dangerous
Term
atrophy
Definition
wasting away of tissue/muscle
Term
Epidermis
Definition
outermost surface layer of skin
contains the stratum basale which is the deepest layer where new cells grow from
Term
Functions of the skin:
Definition
Protect against infection
Protect against dehydration
Regulation of body temperature
Collection of sensory information
Absorbs/excretes vitamin D
Term
Decubitus ulcer
Definition
a bed sore
Term
Foramen
Definition
allows vessel/nerve to pass through/between bones
Term
Ethmoid
Definition
light fragile bone located between the eyes
Term
Occipital
Definition
form's skulls posterior and part of base
Term
Temporal
Definition
part of sides and some base
Term
Two parietal bones
Definition
top and side walls of the skull
Term
frontal bone
Definition
forehead, skull roof, roof of eye socket
Term
Framework of the skull:
Definition
Frontal bone
Two parietal
Ethmoid
Sphenoid
Occipital
Term
Tendon
Definition
band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Term
Fasicle
Definition
bundle of muscle fibers
Term
What is considered the fulcrum in the body?
Definition
Joints
Term
Vasocontriction
Definition
tightening of vessels
Term
Vasodilation
Definition
widening of vessels
Term
Spasm
Definition
sudden painful contraction
Term
What does myalgia mean?
Definition
muscle pain
Term
The CNS stand for and contains:
Definition
Central Nervous System.
The brain and spinal cord
Term
the PNS stands for and contains:
Definition
Peripheral nervous system.
Spinal cord and cranial nerves
Term
Neurotransmitters
Definition
pass information to one cell then another
Term
What is the reflex arc?
Definition
The pathway though nervous system
Term
What are the components of the reflex arc?
Definition
Receptor- detects stimulant
Sensory neuron- receptor to CNS
Central neuron- in the CNS
Motor neuron- carries impulses away from CNS
Effector- muscle that carries out the response
Term
Sympathetic Nervous system
Definition
"Crisis mode"
Term
Parasympathetic system
Definition
"Rest and digest"
Term
What are the lobes of the brain?
Definition
Frontal
Parietal
Temporal
Occipital
Insula
Term
What are the receptor cells for vision?
Definition
Cones and Rods
Term
Adison's disease
Definition
is where the adrenal's do not work

Hypofunction of adrenal cortex, muscle atrophy, disturbance of salt and water balance
Term
Diabetes insipidous is caused by:
Definition
lack of ADH
Term
Homeostasis is
Definition
the process that prevents blood loss from circulation

Maintains internal balance
Term
What is the use for plasma?
Definition
Volume. makes up 55% of blood volume
Term
What is leukemia?
Definition
neoplastic blood disease by increase of white blood cells
Term
What are the four valves of the heart?
Definition
Right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle
Term
How does the heart process blood?
Definition
Received in the RA that goes to
RV which pumps the venous blood to the lungs
LA receives blood back from pulmonary veins by lungs that is high in oxygen
LV pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body (part of the heart capable of producing largest "kick" and has the thickest wall)
Term
What is the heart's electrical system?
Definition
Sinoarterial node (pacemaker. initiates the heart beat in RA)
Atrioventricular node (the innermost septum at bottom of RA)
Bundle branches
Punkinje fibers
Term
What is an infarct?
Definition
Dead tissue from lack of blood flow
Term
Angina pectoris is described as:
Definition
pain caused by lack of blood to hear muscle which sends pain from chest to left arm
Term
The brachiocephalic artery
Definition
branches to arm and head on right side of the body.
Term
The lymphatic system is the:
Definition
widespread system of tissues and vessels
Term
What are the functions of the lymphatic system?
Definition
Fluid balance
Protection from infection
Absorption of fats
Term
The Spleen is the ______ mass of lymphatic tissue in the body
Definition
largest
Term
What are the functions of the spleen?
Definition
Filters blood
Destroys old red blood cells
Before birth produces red blood cells
Storage for blood
Term
Lymphoma
Definition
a tumor in the lymphoid tissue
Term
The bronchi is broken up into:
Definition
3 right branches
2 left branches
Bronchioles
Term
Visceral pleura
Definition
attaches to the lung
Term
Parietal pleura
Definition
attaches lung to chest wall
Term
The diaphragm flattens during ______.
Definition
exhalation
Term
Hyperventilation is
Definition
rapid and deep respiration
Term
Hypoventilation is
Definition
inadequate air in alveoli
Term
Hypoxia is described as:
Definition
lower than normal oxygen level in tissues
Term
Air in the plural space is known as
Definition
pneumothorax
Term
Pancreas produces
Definition
insulin
Term
In the digestion system, parasympathetic system:
Definition
increases activity
Term
In the digestive system, the symphathetic system:
Definition
decreases activity
Term
Jaundice is:
Definition
yellowing of the skin due to bile pigments in blood
Term
Cholelithiasis is a medical term for:
Definition
gallstones
Term
Positive ions are: ______
and the main substance released is:___
Definition
cations. sodium.
Term
Negative ions are:_____
And contain:______, _______
Definition
anions. phosphate and chloride.
Term
The accumulation of excess fluid in intracellular spaces is known as;
Definition
edema
Term
The organs of the urinary system are:
Definition
2 kidneys
2 ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
Term
What artery supplies blood to the kidneys?
Definition
Renal artery
Term
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Definition
Nephron
Term
What is the coil of capullaries in glomerulus capsule?
Definition
glomerulus
Term
ADH is:
from:
promotes:
Definition
antidiuretic hormone
from pituitary gland
promotes reabsorption of water
Term
Specific gravity is the amount of:
Definition
dissolved substances in the urine
Term
What are the primary male reproductive organs?
Definition
Gonads and sex glands
Term
Epididymis is a:
Definition
coiled tube on testes that stores spermatozoa
Term
What are the female primary reproductive organs?
Definition
Ovaries
Term
What is the start of pregnancy?
Definition
Fertilization
Term
The placenta's functions are:
Definition
nourishment, gas exchange, removal of wastes, and production of hormones
Term
A viable infant is one who:
Definition
can live outside the uterus
Term
A dominant gene:
Definition
is always expressed
Term
A recessive gene:
Definition
is only expressed if received from both parents
Term
XX is the:
Definition
female
Term
XY is the:
Definition
male
Term
Examples of chromosome disease would be:
Definition
down's syndrome (extra 21st chromosome)
Term
Total amount of blood in the body is:
Definition
5 liters
Term
Mesenteric supplies blood to the:
Definition
intestine
Term
How much water is consumed on average for a day?
Definition
2500mL
Term
pH scale
Definition
0-14 0-7.0: acidic 7.9-14: base (alkaline) normal blood is 7.35-7.45
Term
The inferior vena cava is the:
Definition
large vein that drains the lower body and empties into the heart's RA
Term
The superior vena cava is the:
Definition
large vein that drains the upper part of the body and empties into the heart's RA
Term
Inflammation of the veins is known as:
Definition
phlebitis
Term
Coronary arteries supplies:
Definition
supplies blood to the heart
Term
Where are the cervical lymphnodes located?
Definition
cervix
Term
T-cells are
Definition
lymphocyte active in immunity that matures in the thymus gland; destroys foreign cells directly
Term
What is a platelet?
Definition
a cell fragment that forms a plug to stop bleeding and acts in blood clotting
Term
Narrowing of a duct or canal is known as
Definition
stenosis
Term
What is the tube that connects the middle ear cavity to the throat, auditory tube
Definition
Eustachian tube
Term
Target tissue is:
Definition
the tissue where cells act
Term
Uremia is described as:
Definition
waste products in the blood
Term
What connects the brain stem to the spinal cord?
Definition
medulla oblongata
Term
A disease in which myelin sheath around axons is damaged and neuron fibers themselves degenerate is:
Definition
multiple sclerosis
Term
Adrenal cortex
Definition
Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; active during stress
Term
Divisions of small intestine
Definition
duoderm (first 10 inches)
jejunum (next 2/5)
ileum (remaining portion)
Term
Divisions of large intestines
Definition
ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid colons, rectum, anus
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