coronary arteries supply blood to the...

fallopian tubes

eustachian tubes

auditory tubes

3 main divisions of the

pelvis

ilium

ischium

pubis

3 major

plasma proteins

albumin

globulin

fibrinogen

a lab test that is used as an indicator of renal function

Deep Vein Thrombosus

DVT

Diabetes Mellitus

DM

trace electrical excitation to different parts of the heart

Insulin Dependant Diabetes Mellitis

Type I diabetes

a chronic metabolic disorder

involves hypersecretion of insulin

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

IBS

a noninvasive technique that uses radiowaves & a strong magnetic field to produce images of internal structures

the medication used to reduce inflammation & pain of minor joint disease

Pulmonary Function Test

PFT

a diagnostic test that evaluates the ability of the lungs to take in & expel air

S/S of

anemia

dyspnea

tachycardia

pallor

hypotension

a function of the

spleen

abnormal fibrous band that holds or binds together tissues that are normally separated

an exaggerated, life-threatening hypersenseitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen

the surgical joining of two ducts or blood vessels to allow flow from one to another

the surgical connection of two tubular structures

a major disorder characterized by a reduction in the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood

suffocating chest pain associated with coronary artery disease

medication which inhibits itching caused by an allergy

a medication to suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla

accumulation of serous fluids in the abdominal cavity

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen

a condition in which there are excess amounts of urea, creatinine, & uric acid in the blood

a surgical procedure to remove the uterine tubes & ovaries

a soft blowing sound heard on auscultation that is associated with the movement of blood &/or valvular action

the general lack of nutrition & wasting occurring in the occurring in the course of a chronic disease 

a hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood

diffuse (widespread), acute infection of the skin & subcutaneous tissue

a type of fracture where a bone breaks & splinters into pieces

fibrosis of connective tissue in skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsules that prevent normal mobility

a surgical procecure that uses subfreezing temperature to destroy or eliminate abnormal tissues

can be caused by cold temperatures, heart failure, lung diseases, & is due to build up of CO2 in the blood

painful or difficult

development or nourishment

a condition in which it is painful or difficult to urinate

skin discoloration consisting of a large, irregular formed hemoragic areas

a bruise

the abnormal accumulation of fluid in intercellular spaces of the body

sodium - Na

Potassium - K+

Calcium - Cl

a mass of undissolved matter circulating in blood or lymphatic channels until it becomes lodged in a vessel

the inability of alveoli to contract because of their decreased elasticity

the hormone that is secreted by the adreanal medulla

redness of the skin caused by swelling of the capillaries

an increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms

a disorder caused by hypersecretion from the thyroid gland

quivering or spontaneous muscle contractions, especially of the heart

an abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between 2 internal organs

an imagining procedure displaying the continuous motion of internal structures

the inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid accumulation

a type of fracture where a bone is bent & partially broken

usually occurs in children

the % of packed red blood cells in a whole blood sample

a protrusion of an organ through the wall that normally contains it

the state of equalibrium in the internal environment of the body

an abnormal condition of low sodium in the blood

a valve that fails to prevent the backflow of blood

a hormone which is responsible for lowering blood sugar by accelerating glucose transport into cells

produced by the pancreas

the technical term meaning telescoping of the intestine within itself

lordosis

or

swayback

woman who has delivered more than one viable offspring

the suspensionor fixation of a floating or moveable kidney

a type of fracture that involves a broken bone causing an external wound

a noninvasive test that monitors that monitors the % of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen

unnatural paleness

or

absence of color in the skin

a sensation that the heart is not beating normally, that includes "thumping, fluttering, skipped beats, or a pounding feeling

parathyroid glands

are located...

the rhythmic contraction of a tubular organ to propel its contents

the progressive wavelike movement that occurs involuntarily in hollow tubes of the body

a structure that has both respiratory & digestive functions

the term that refers to an inflammatory condition of the lung

primary function of

platelets

a woman who has given birth to one viable infant for the first time

the accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues & aveoli

abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation

fallopian tubes

eustachian tubes

auditory tubes

the node that first receives drainage from a cancer-containing area

a serious life threatening blood stream infection that mat arise from other infections & is characterized by chills, fever, hypotension, & ecchymosis

blood plasma minus fibrogen & other clotting factors

the inability of a heart valve to close properly

a high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or by an obstruction in the upper airway

symptoms of

diabetes

polydipsia

polyuria

polyphagia

glycosuria

a test that measures the amount of antibodies in blood

tuberculosis

TB

The organism can spread when an infected person coughs, laughs, or sneezes.

a disease that produces inflammatory nodules called granulomas

characterized by the eruption of pale, red, elevated patches

hives (whales)

a life-threatening obstruction in which the bowel twists itself

the supporting & connecting cells of the nervous system

associated with stroke symptoms that resolve within 24 hrs.

a protective mechanism that blocks chemicals from enetering brain tissue

lack of muscular coordination in the execution of voluntary movement

a life-threatening emergency that involves the whole cortex

an acute infectious disease in adults caused by the same organism responsible for chickenpox in children

abnormal activity or the lack of resonse to normal stimuli

cerebrovascular accident

CVA

sleep

stupor

numbness

a hallucination of movement, or feeling of spinning or dizziness

the preception of ringing, hissing, or other sounds in the ear

the removal of the contents of the eye while leaving the sclera & cornea intact

a waxy secretion

earwax

tympanic membrane

eardrum

opening

or

mouth