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Human Biology
A survey of the topics covered in BIO 111 -- Human Biology
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Undergraduate 2
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Gross Anatomy
Definition
The study of the anatomy which is observable with the unaided eye.
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Systemic Anatomy
Definition
The study of anatomy by body systems.
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Regional Anatomy
Definition
The study of anatomy by the structures in a given region.
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Topographical Anatomy
Definition
The study of anatomy by extrenal observation of internal structures.
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Microscopic Anatomy
Definition
The study of anatomy which studies structures only observable with a microscope.
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Histology
Definition
The study of tissues
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Cytology
Definition
The study of cells
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Pathological Anatomy
Definition
Study of structural changes due to injury, disease, or aging.
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Clinical Pathology
Definition
Study of organs/tissues which have been removed from a living individual
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Forensic Pathology
Definition
Anatomical study of crime victims for medicolegal purposes.
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Physiology
Definition
Study of the functions of the body.
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Pathophysiology
Definition
Study of change in function due to disease, trauma, or aging.
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Pathology
Definition
The study of functional and structural changes in tissue due to disease.
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Etiology
Definition
The study of the cuase of disease.
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Idiopathic
Definition
Of unknown cause.
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Sign
Definition
An objective symptom of a disease; an abnormality detectable by a physician during examination.
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Symptom
Definition
A subjective sign of a disease; A departure from nornmal appearance, function or sensation.
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Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Tissue forming the outer layers of skin, covering the surfaces of organs, lining the walls of body cavities, forming tubes, ducts and glands. Its functions are protection, absorption, secretion, and excretion.
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Connective Tissue
Definition
Bone, blood, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, sheaths of muscles, and tendons. Functions include packing and filling, uniting body structures, and resisting of physical force.
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Muscle tissue
Definition
Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. Functions include movement and posture.
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Nervous tissue
Definition
Brain, spinal cord and nerves. Functions include irritability and conductivity. (Awareness and responsiveness)
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Metabolism
Definition
All of the biochemical reactions occuring in the cells of an organism.
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Asexual Reproduction
Definition
Reproduction without sex; the offspring are identical to the parental cells.
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Sexual Reproduction
Definition
Gamets which are produced by cell division called meiosis meet with one another and form a zygote.
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Homeostasis
Definition
A balanced internal state maintained regardless of external circumstances.
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Anatomical position
Definition
Refers to a person standing erect, feet facing foward, arms hanging at the sides with palms facing forward.
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Axial division
Definition
Head, neck and trunk, as distinguished from the extremities.
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Appendicular division
Definition
Relating to an appendage, such as limbs and their associated girdles.
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Sagital plane
Definition
A vertical plane that separates the body into left and right portions.
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Midsagital Plane
Definition
Sagital plane that is exactly in the middle of the body dividing it into left and right portions.
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Transverse plane
Definition
Horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior potions
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Frontal/Coronal Plane
Definition
A plane which runs vertically from right to left dividing body into anterior and posterior portions.
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Open Cavity
Definition
A cavity which is open to the outside environment, such as the oral cavity or nasal cavity.
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Closed cavity
Definition
A cavity which does not open to the outside environment.
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Chemistry
Definition
The study of the nature of matter and the changes matter undergoes.
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Matter
Definition
Anything that has mass and occupies space.
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Mass
Definition
The ammount of matter an object possesses.
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Element
Definition
The simplest form of matter that has unique chemical properties.
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Atom
Definition
The buiding block or unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.
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Subatomic particles
Definition
Protons, neutrons, & electrons
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Compound
Definition
A substance made of atoms of two or more different elements.
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Molecule
Definition
The smalles part of an element or compound that can have a stable, independent existence.
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Ionic bond
Definition
A bond formed between two atoms by the transfer of electrons.
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Covalent bond
Definition
A bond formed when two atoms share one or more electrons.
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Synthesis reaction
Definition
A reaction occurring when atoms join together and form a molecule or compound.
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Name the four major organic compounds in living organisms
Definition
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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Cell Theory
Definition
All living organisms are composed of cells and substances produced by those cells.
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Ribosome
Definition
Small non-membrane bound organelles made of two subunits and located on rough endoplamsic reticulum and randomly scattered in cytoplasm.
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Golgi apparatus
Definition
An organism which is shaped like a stack of hollow pancakes that are actually membranous sacs.
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Golgi Apparatus
Definition
This organelle's function is to packing and process proteins. The chemicals in this apparatus cause the protein molecule to take on a specific shape to be useful to the body, and then it is packaged inside a vesicle for transport.
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Lysosome
Definition
Small sacs containing digestive enzymes which are freely distributed in the cytoplasm. They idgest foreign, phagocytized materials and injured cell parts.
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Mitochondria
Definition
Organelles which are bound by a double membrane forming two compartments. It coverts glucose into ATP.
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Cytoskeleton
Definition
The form of the internal framework of the cell which provides support for the cell and tracks for organelle movement.
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Microtubules
Definition
Hollow tubes made of protein fibers twisted around each other.
Term
Microfilaments
Definition
Solid protein fibers called actin and myosin
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Passive Transport Mechanisms
Definition
A transport mechanism which does not require energy -- such as molecules going down a concentration gradient; including water molecules, gas molecules, and small uncharged molecules.
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Active Transport Mechanisms
Definition
Transport mechanisms which require energy and carrier protein molecules; includes molecules going up a concentration gradient; includes large, charged molecules.
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Simple diffusion
Definition
Random net movement of particles from an area of greater to lesser concentration until both areas have equal concentration.
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Facilitated diffusion
Definition
Movement of molecules from an area of greater to lesser concentration with the help o a protein carrier in the plasma membrane.
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Osmosis
Definition
Diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from the side with a greater concentration to the side with a lesser concentration
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Catabolism
Definition
The breaking down of large molecules into smaller molecules.
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Enzymes
Definition
Protein molecules which act as catalysts for biochemical reactions.
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DNA
Definition
The molecules which make up the genes and contain the codes for making proteins.
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Transcription
Definition
DNA making RNA
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RNA
Definition
Ribonucleic Acid
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MRNA
Definition
MessengerRNA
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tRNA
Definition
Transfer RNA
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rRNA
Definition
Ribosomal RNA
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Translation
Definition
RNA making protein
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Simple Epithelial tissue
Definition
Epithelial tissue with only one layer of cells
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Stratified epithelial tissue
Definition
Epithelial tissue with multiple layers of cells
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Squamous epithelial tissue
Definition
Epithelial tissue with flat cells
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Cuboidal epithelial tissue
Definition
Epithelial tissue made of cube shaped cells
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Columnar epithelial tissue
Definition
Epithelial tissue made of column shaped cells
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Carcinoma
Definition
Cancer originating in epithelial tissue.
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Fibroblasts
Definition
Cells which secrete protein fibers
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Chondroblasts
Definition
Cells which secrete a matrix of cartilage
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Osteoblasts
Definition
Cells which make the matrix of bone
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Other blasts
Definition
Cells which make red blood cells
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Blood
Definition
Cells in a fluid matrix with dissolved fibers.
Term
Osteocytes
Definition
Mature bone cells found in small cavities
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Lacunae
Definition
Small cavities holding osteocytes
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Canaliculi
Definition
Thin canals connecting lacunae
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Osteon
Definition
Functional unit of bone consisting of osteocytes and matrix clustered around a Haversian Canal
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Erythrocytes
Definition
Red blood cells which transport oxygen through the body
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Leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells which fight infection
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Thrombocytes
Definition
Platelets which assist in blood clotting
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Muscle fibers
Definition
The name for a muscle cell
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Smooth Muscle
Definition
Muscle with no striation; the cells are spindle shaped and have a single nucleus; involuntary muscle; formes tubes and walls of hollow organs.
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Skeletal Muscle
Definition
Muscle tissue which forms the muscles that attach to bones and may be consciously controlled; made of long threadlike cells with alternating dark and light stripes called striations; each cell has more than one nucleus located just beneat the cell membrane.
Term
Atrophy
Definition
Wasting away or decrease in cell size due to decreased demand.
Term
Hypertrophy
Definition
Cell enlargement due to increased demand
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Metaplasia
Definition
One type of mature cell in a tissue is replaced by a different type of cell
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Dysplasia
Definition
Cells vary is size, shape, may have enlarged nucleus, and rate of mitosis is increased.
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Hyperplasia
Definition
Production of new cells to meet a demand.
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Hydropic change
Definition
Accumulation of water in injured cells
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Fatty change
Definition
Cells swell due to fat accumulation following injury
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Necrosis
Definition
Cell death followed by autolysis
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Coagulation necrosis
Definition
Chemicals relased at cell death causes proteins to coagulate.
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Liquefaction necrosis
Definition
Soft, boggy, liquid area forms after cell death and autolysis in brain tissue
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Caseous Necrosis
Definition
Yellowish, granular lesions form in lung tissue due to an infection.
Term
Gangrene
Definition
Necrosis due to ischemia (decreased blood flow) and anoxia (decreased oxygen)
Term
Wet Gangrene
Definition
Type of gangrene where enzymes break down necrotic tissue
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Dry Gangrene
Definition
Type of gangrene where infected tissue becomes dry and shriveled, or cold gangrene.
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Gas Gangrene
Definition
Type of gangrene where anaerobic bacteria are fermenting and liberating a foul odor.
Term
Embolic gangrene
Definition
Gangrene due to the plugging of an artery by an embolus
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Diabetic Gangrene
Definition
Gangrene associated with poor circulation and nerve damage in diabetes
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Aseptic necrosis
Definition
Necrosis occuring in absence of infection
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Fat necrosis
Definition
Necrosis occuring in fat (adipose) tissue
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Suppurative necrosis
Definition
Necrosis which is associated with pus formation
Term
Ischemia
Definition
Loss of blood supply
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Hypoxia
Definition
Deficiency of oxygen due to ischemia or anemia
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Anoxia
Definition
Absence of oxygen
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
Deficiency of glucose
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Urticaria
Definition
Hives due to an allergic reaction to food or drugs
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Eczema
Definition
Due to chronic inflammation from allergin exposure
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Psoriasis
Definition
Red patches with silvery scales on the skin
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Cellulitis
Definition
Infection of the dermis & subcutaneous tissue
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Furuncle
Definition
A boil
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Carbuncle
Definition
A group of furuncles
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Abscess
Definition
A cavity formed by liquifaction necrosis within solid tissue
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Contusion
Definition
A bruise
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Avulsion
Definition
Loss of tissue from tearing
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Laceration
Definition
Splitting or tearing of tissue
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Puncture
Definition
Penetrating wound by a pointed object
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Abrasion
Definition
A superficial scrape injury
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Vesicle
Definition
Small elevation filed with clear fluid
Term
Hemangioma
Definition
Congenital benign tumor, usually red to blue in coloration
Term
Nevus
Definition
A mole
Term
Petechiae
Definition
Pinpoint, purpose spots due to hemorrhages on the skin
Term
Ecchymosis
Definition
Slightly larger hemorrhages
Term
Keratoses
Definition
Flat, scaly, red patches that are precursors to cancer
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Osteology
Definition
The study of bones
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Seasomoid bone
Definition
Small bones formed in tendons due to friction
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Sutural (wormian) bone
Definition
Bones which develop to fill spaces between cranial bones that may fail to join as a person grows
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Long bone
Definition
A bone which is longer than it is wide
Term
Short bone
Definition
A bone that is more cube-shaped
Term
Flat bones
Definition
A bone with a thin, broad surface
Term
Irregular bones
Definition
Bones which are not long, short, or flat.
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Compact Bone
Definition
Dense, solid, hard bone
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Spongy bone
Definition
Cancellous bone
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Epiphysis
Definition
The expanded portion of the long bone at each end
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Diaphysis
Definition
The shaft of the long bone
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Medullary Cavity
Definition
The hollow space inside the diaphysis of a long bone
Term
Fibrous joints
Definition
Joints which are bound together by fibrous connective tissue or cartilage
Term
Cartilaginous joints
Definition
Joints which move slightly, such as intervertebral joints, symphysis pubis joints, etc
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Synovial joints
Definition
Joints which are freely movable; they have a complex structure involving the bone ends covered with hyaline cartilage and are bound by a capsule
Term
Myology
Definition
The study of muscle
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Fascia
Definition
Fibrous connective tissue covering which separates an individual muscle from all the adjacent muscles
Term
Tendons
Definition
Extension of fascia which attaches to the bone by intertwining with the periosteum covering the bone
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Aponeurosis
Definition
Extension of fascia that forms a broad fibrous sheet which attaches to the coverings of adjacent muscles.
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Epimysium
Definition
The covering under the fascia which lies next to the muscle fibers.
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Perimysium
Definition
This extends into the muscle tissue dividing it into bundles called fasiculi.
Term
Endomysium
Definition
This extends into fasicule and surrounsd individual cells (fibers)
Term
Sarcolemma
Definition
The plasma membrane of a muscle
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Sarcoplasm
Definition
The cytoplasm of a muscle
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Origin
Definition
The portion of a muscle which is attached to a fixed structure
Term
Insertion
Definition
The portion of a muscle attached to a movable structure
Term
Myositis
Definition
Inflammation of muscle tissue
Term
Neurology
Definition
Study of the nervous system
Term
Concussion
Definition
A temporary disruption of brain function without substantial tissue damage
Term
Contusion
Definition
Brain tissue is bruised, resulting in small hemorrhages and edema
Term
Gliomas
Definition
Cells inside the brain that support and connect neurons become cancerous
Term
Meningiomas
Definition
Tumors of the meninges
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Hormones
Definition
Chemical molecules with shapes that "fit" designated target organs
Term
Where is the pituitary gland located?
Definition
At the base of the brain, hanging from the hypothalamus by the infundiulum
Term
Where is the thyroid gland located?
Definition
In the throat on both sides of the trachea, inferior to the larynx
Term
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Definition
Located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland
Term
Where are the adrenal glands located?
Definition
On top of the kidneys
Term
Where is the pancreas located?
Definition
Posterior to the stomach and joined via a duct to the duodenum
Term
Where is the thymus gland located?
Definition
In the mediastinum posterior to the sternum between the lungs
Term
Erythropoietin
Definition
The hormone that stimulates hematopoiesis when oxygen deficiency is noted by the kidneys/liver
Term
Hematopoiesis
Definition
Red blood cell production which occurs in the bone marrow
Term
Leukemias
Definition
Malignancies leading to uncontrolled production of one or more nonfunctional white blood cell
Term
Hemostasis
Definition
The process of stopping the bleeding from a broken vessil
Term
Agglutination
Definition
The clumping together of red blood cells due to antibodies attaching to the antigens
Term
Hemolysis
Definition
Destruction of red blood cells
Term
Hydrops fetalis
Definition
An accumulation of serous fluid in fetal tissues associated with erythroblastosis fetalis
Term
Erythroblastosis fetalis (hemolytic disease of the newborn)
Definition
Condition in which the antibodies in the mother's blood attack and destroy the baby's red blood cells
Term
Kernicterus
Definition
Extreme jaundice due to red blood cell destruction
Term
Valvular Endocarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the membraning lining the valves of the heart
Term
Mural Endocarditis
Definition
Inflammation of the membrane lining the chambers of the heart
Term
Valvular stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of valve so forward blood flow is restricted
Term
Vasa Vasorum
Definition
Vessels of the vessels
Term
Anastomoses
Definition
Connection between two vessels; natural or surgically created; arteries supplying the same organ or area may join together just before entering an organ or area
Term
Collateral circulation
Definition
Alternate pathways for blood to reach an area; often created bthrough aerobic exercise
Term
Arterosclerosis
Definition
Hardening of the arteries due to decreased elasticity and flexibility
Term
Atherosclerosis
Definition
The most common type of arterosclerosis
Term
Atheroma
Definition
A characteristic lesion due to atheromatous plaque
Term
Arterial stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of the lumen in an artery
Term
Thromboembolism
Definition
A blood clot in an artery
Term
Amniotic embolism
Definition
Bubble of amniotic fluid
Term
Aneurysm
Definition
Dialation of a blood vessel wall at one place
Term
Arteritis
Definition
Inflammation of an artery
Term
Phlebitis
Definition
Vein inflammation
Term
Thrombophlebitis
Definition
Inflammation in a wall of a vein accompanied by formation of a thrombus
Term
Cardiogenic shock
Definition
malfunction in the heart due to a decrease in blood flow & decreased blood pressure
Term
Hypovolemic shock
Definition
Decrease in blood volume
Term
Vascular shock
Definition
Widespread arteriole dialation
Term
Lymph
Definition
Interstitial tissue fluid that's entered the lymph system
Term
Chyme
Definition
Milky-white lymph fluid that drais from digestive organs and contains digested fats
Term
Hodgkins Lymphoma
Definition
A malignancy which begins in a single lymph node & is classified according to the number of nodes affected and their location above or below the diaphragm/spleen
Term
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Definition
Multiple Myeloma; malignancy of very immature lymphocytes; damages the bone marrow & bone
Term
External respiration
Definition
Exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen in the lungs
Term
Internal respiration
Definition
Exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide at cells in the body
Term
Epiglottis
Definition
The cartilage responsible for keeping food out of the lower respiratory tract
Term
Glottis
Definition
Opening between the vocal cords leading to the trachea
Term
Alveoli
Definition
Microscopic, epithelial cells with very thin membranes
Term
Productive cough
Definition
A cough which produces sputum
Term
Non productive gough
Definition
A dry, hacking cough
Term
Hemoptysis
Definition
Bloody, purulent sputum
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath upon even mild exertion
Term
Consolidation
Definition
Solidification due to inflammatory cells collecting in exudate
Term
Kyphosis
Definition
Spinal column defect leading to rounded shoulders which restricts breathing
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
Lateral curvature of the spine
Term
Trauma
Definition
damage which prevents full expansion of the lungs or severe pain which limits breathing
Term
Epiglottititis
Definition
Tissue covering the trachea becomes inflamed or infected
Term
Croup
Definition
Inflammation/infection of the larynx
Term
Bronchiolitis
Definition
Infection/Inflammation of bronchioles
Term
Atelectasis
Definition
Partial lung collapse
Term
Pneumothorax
Definition
Collapsed lung due to atmospheric air getting into pleural spaces
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
Inflammation of the pleura with an exudate called pleural effusion
Term
Name the three pairs of salivary glands
Definition
Parotids, submandibular, & sublingual
Term
Uvula
Definition
A small flap which hangs from the soft palate to keep food from entering the nasopharynx
Term
Linguinal frenulum
Definition
The tissue attaching the tongue to the floor of the mouth
Term
Peristalsis & gravity
Definition
The ways the esophagus moves food
Term
Reflux esophagitis
Definition
Heartburn due to gastric juics
Term
Hiatal hernia
Definition
stomach moves into the thoracic cavity through the opening in the diaphragm where the esophagus passes.
Term
Esophageal stenosis
Definition
Narrowing of the esophagus
Term
Cardiac region (near heart)
Fundus (extends above cardiac & is temporary storage)
Body (largest part)
Pyuloric (narrow end which joins the duodenum)
Definition
Name the 4 regions of the stomach
Term
Pyloric stenosis
Definition
narrowing of the pyloric region which interferes with the passage of chyme into the small intestine
Term
Acute gastritis
Definition
Due to irritants like alcohol/asprin which damage the protective mucosal membrane lining which allows acid to leak into the stomach
Term
Chronic gastritis
Definition
Idiopathic atrophy of gastric tissue
Term
Crohn's Disease
Definition
Chronic development of lesions on the mucosa of the small intestine and colon accompanied by severe diarrhea
Term
Ulcerative Colitis
Definition
Acute or chronic inflammation of the mucosa of the colon accopanied by a bloody, watery diarrhea
Term
Pedunculated adenomas
Definition
Polyps on the colon
Term
Hepatitis A
Definition
Formerly infectious hepatitis. Is spread by fecal-oral route, usually from contaminated food/drink.
Term
Hepatitis B
Definition
Formerly serum hepatitis. Transmitted by blood contact.
Term
Hepatitis C
Definition
Formerly NonA-NonB Hepatitis; is transmitted by blood contact.
Term
Cirrhosis
Definition
Chronic liver disease characterized by fibrous degeneration of hepatic tissue due to long term stress of liver cells which results in irreversible damage.
Term
Fetor Hepaticus
Definition
Characteristic offensive odor due to accumulation of toxins.
Term
Cholelithiasis
Definition
Gall stone formation
Term
Cholecystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Term
Fistula
Definition
Abnormal tubal connection that develops between the gall bladder and small intestine due to abscess; stone may erode through and block the small intestine
Term
Cholangitis
Definition
Inflammation of a bile duct
Term
Stomatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth
Term
Glossitis
Definition
Inflmmation of the tongue
Term
Gingivitis
Definition
Inflammation of the tongue
Term
Esophigitis
Definition
Inflammation of the esophagus
Term
Enteritis
Definition
Inflammation of the small intestine
Term
Gastritis
Definition
Inflammation of the stomach
Term
Colitis
Definition
Inflammation of the colon
Term
Proctitis
Definition
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the rectum
Term
Appendicitis
Definition
Inflammation of the appendix
Term
Hepatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the liver
Term
Pancreatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the pancreas
Term
Cholecystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the gallbladder
Term
Peritonitis
Definition
Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity
Term
Renal sinus
Definition
The hollow chamber located in the concave depression on the medial side of each kidney
Term
Hilum
Definition
The opening into the renal sinus through which the renal artery and vein, lymph vesssels, nerves, and the ureter enter and exit
Term
Renal pelvis
Definition
Ureter expands in the hilum to form this funnel-shaped sac
Term
Nephron
Definition
The functional unit of a kidney
Term
Agenesis
Definition
Partial or complete absence of a functional kidney
Term
Dysgenesis
Definition
Defective embryonic development of a kidney
Term
Horseshoe kidney
Definition
The joining of the lower portions of the two kidneys by a band of tissue extending across the vertebral column
Term
Pyelonephritis
Definition
The most common renal disease
Term
Azotemia
Definition
The accumulation of nitrogenous waste
Term
Uremia
Definition
The accumulation of urea in the blood
Term
Oliguria
Definition
Decreased urine output
Term
Anuria
Definition
No urine output
Term
Nephritis
Definition
Inflammation of a nephron
Term
Pyelitis
Definition
Inflammation of the renal pelvis
Term
Ureteritis
Definition
Inflammation of the ureter
Term
Cystitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bladder
Term
Urethritis
Definition
Inflammation of the urethra
Term
Glomerulonephritis
Definition
Inflammation of a glomeruri
Term
Hypervolemia
Definition
Decrease in fluid output
Term
Hypovolemia
Definition
Increase in fluid output
Term
Pitting Edema
Definition
Edema where the impression remains after touching an individual's skin
Term
Cerebral edema
Definition
Swelling in the brain
Term
Anasarca
Definition
Edema of the connective tissue
Term
Ascites
Definition
Dropsy; fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Term
Hydrothorax
Definition
Fluid in the pleural cavity
Term
Orchitis
Definition
Inflammation of the testes
Term
Cryptochidism
Definition
Failure of the testes to descend
Term
Hydrocele
Definition
Collection of serous fluid in the scrotum
Term
Prostatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the prostate gland
Term
Oophoritis
Definition
Inflammation of an ovary
Term
Salpingitis
Definition
Inflammation of the fallopian tube
Term
Endometritis
Definition
Inflammation of the endometrium
Term
Endometriosis
Definition
Uterine tissue grows ectopically which leads to abnormal bleeding, pain, and infertility
Term
Vaginitis
Definition
Inflammation of the vagina
Term
Mastitis
Definition
Inflammation of breast tissue
Term
Ectopic pregnancy
Definition
Fertilized egg remains in fallopian tube
Term
Spontanous abortion
Definition
A miscarriage
Term
Puerperal sepsis
Definition
Childbed fever caused by a bacterial infection
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