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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
08/20/2014

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Term
Superior
Definition
Toward top of the body
Term
Posterior
Definition
Toward back of body
Term
MEDIAL
Definition
Toward midline of body
Term
Lateral
Definition
Toward side
Term
Anterior
Definition
Toward front of body
Term
Posterior
Definition
Toward back
Term
Inferior
Definition
Toward bottom of body
Term
Proximal
Definition
Toward the trunk
Term
Transverse
Definition
A plane that is horizontal or crosswise plane
Term
Distal
Definition
Away from or furthest point of origin of body part
Term
Midsagittal
Definition
Sagittal plane that divides body into right an left halfs
Term
Frontal
Definition
Plane that is lengthwise that runs from side to side, cuts body into anterior an posterior
Term
Coronal plane
Definition
Same as frontal
Term
Organism
Definition
The body as a whole
Term
Cell
Definition
The smallest living unit if structure an function
Term
Tissue
Definition
Many similar cells that act together to perform a common function
Term
Systems
Definition
Complex units that make up the body (digestive,urinary...)
Term
Organ
Definition
A group of several different tissues arranged to oerform a special function
Term
Chemicals
Definition
Made up of atoms an molecules
Term
Stomach is inferior or superior to diaphragm
Definition
Inferior
Term
Nose is.located on the anterior or posterior surface if body
Definition
Anterior
Term
The lungs lie medial or lateral to the heart
Definition
Medial
Term
The elbow lies proximal or distal to the forearm
Definition
Proximal
Term
The skin is superficial ir deep to the muscles below it
Definition
Superficial
Term
How does a frontal plane divide the body?
Definition
Anterior an posterior planes
Term
Transverse plane divides body into what type of sectiins
Definition
Upper an lower
Term
Coronal plane us aka
Definition
Frontal
Term
Ventral Cavity has all of these cavities in it
Definition
Thorasic
Pelvic
Pleural
Abdominal
Mediastinum
Term
Dorsal Cavity is these two cavities
Definition
Cranial
Spinal
Term
------ depends on the body's ability to maintain or restore homeostasis
Definition
Feedback loop
Term
Homestasis is used to describe the bodys ability -----
Definition
To function normally despite changes
Term
What type if loop does most homeostatic control loops involve
Definition
Negative
Term
------ processes improve effiency functions an -----processes usually diminish it
Definition
Developmental,aging
Term
Pathology
Definition
Study if disease process
Term
Physiology
Definition
Study of body functions
Term
Anatomy
Definition
Study of structure
Term
Cephalic direction
Definition
Toward the head
Term
Caudual directiin
Definition
Toward the feet
Term
Supine
Definition
Lying on back face up
Term
Prone
Definition
Laying face down, back up
Term
9 regions of abdomen
Definition
Rt-hypochondriac,lumber,inguinal
Lft- hypochondriac,lumber,inguinal
Epigastric
Umbilical
Hypogastric
Term
Chemical
Definition
The building block of matter
Term
Negative feedback
Definition
Opposes a change in controlled condition (shiver,sweat)
Term
Positive feedback
Definition
Reinforces a change occurring in the body
(Clotting, contractions)
Term
Define tissue
Definition
a group of cells with similar structure and function
Term
what are the 4 basic tissue types?
Definition
epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve
Term
• little or no intercellular material
• some cells capable of secretions
• covering, lining
• no blood vessels
• closely packed cells
Definition
epithelial tissue
Term
All have intercellular matrix and specialized cells. Connect, support, transport, or store materials.
Definition
connective tissue
Term
Contract and bring about movement.
Definition
muscle tissue
Term
Neurons and glia generate and transmit impulses.
Definition
nerve tissue
Term
Define matrix.
Definition
intercelluar substance of a connective tissue
Term
matrix can be _________, _________, _________, or __________
Definition
solid, fluid, flexible, elastic
Term
Strucure of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
one layer of flat cells
Term
Location of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
alveoli
Term
Function of Simple Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
diffusion of gases
Term
Structure of Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
many layers of closely packed cells
Term
Location of Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
epidermis, lining of the mouth and esophagus
Term
Function of Stratified Squamous Epithelial Tissue
Definition
protection
Term
Structure of Columnar Epithelial Tissue
Definition
one layer column shaped cells
Term
Location of Columnar Epithelial Tissue
Definition
lining of stomach and intestines, respiratory tract
Term
Function of Columnar Epithelial Tissue
Definition
protection, secretion, absorption
Term
Structure of Transitional Epithelial Tissue
Definition
many layers, cells of various shapes
Term
Location of Transitional Epithelial Tissue
Definition
lines urinary bladder
Term
Function of Transitional Epithelial Tissue
Definition
permits expansion without tearing lining
Term
Structure of Pseudostratified Epithelial Tissue
Definition
one layer columnar cells with cilia
Term
Location of Pseudostratified Epithelial Tissue
Definition
lining of the trachea
Term
Function of Pseudostratified Epithelial Tissue
Definition
protection
Term
Structure of Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue
Definition
one layer cube shaped cells
Term
Location of Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Glands, kidney tubules
Term
Function of Cuboidal Epithelial Tissue
Definition
Secretion and absorption
Term
Structure of Aerolar Connective Tissue
Definition
fibers and cells in soft sticky gel
Term
Location of Aerolar Connective Tissue
Definition
between tissues and organs
Term
Function of Aerolar Connective Tissue
Definition
connection
Term
Structure of Adipose Connective Tissue
Definition
Adipocytes that store fat
Term
Location of Adipose Connective Tissue
Definition
padding under skin
Term
Function of Adipose Connective Tissue
Definition
protection, insulation, nutrient reserve
Term
Structure of Fibrous Connective Tissue
Definition
collagen fibers
Term
Location of Fibrous Connective Tissue
Definition
tendons, ligaments
Term
Function of Fibrous Connective Tissue
Definition
provides strength and flexibility
Term
Structure of Bone Connective Tissue
Definition
osteocytes in calcium salts and collagen
Term
Location of Bone Connective Tissue
Definition
skeleton
Term
Function of Bone Connective Tissue
Definition
support body
Term
Structure of Cartilage Connective Tissue
Definition
chondrocytes in form gel matrix
Term
Location of Cartilage Connective Tissue
Definition
articular surfaces, trachea, larynx
Term
Function of Cartilage Connective Tissue
Definition
prevents friction between bones, support
Term
Structure of Blood Connective Tissue
Definition
plasma, RBCs, WBCs, platelets
Term
Location of Blood Connective Tissue
Definition
blood vessels
Term
Function of Blood Connective Tissue
Definition
plasma transports materials, RBC carry oxygen, WBC destroy pathogens, platelets prevent blood loss
Term
What is the function of plasma in blood connective tissue?
Definition
transports materials
Term
What is the function of RBC in blood connective tissue?
Definition
carry oxygen
Term
What is the function of WBC in blood connective tissue?
Definition
destroy pathogens
Term
What is the function of platelets in blood connective tissue?
Definition
prevent blood loss
Term
A characteristic of epithelial tissue is that it is a _________, lining.
Definition
covering
Term
A characteristic of epithelial tissue is that it has no blood ________.
Definition
vessels
Term
A characteristic of epithelial tissue is that it has closely ________ cells
Definition
packed
Term
A characteristic of epithelial tissue is that some cells are capable of ________.
Definition
secretions
Term
A characteristic of epithelial tissue is that it has little or no _______ material
Definition
intercellular
Term
Structure of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Definition
Striated, several nuclei
Term
Location of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Definition
Attached to Bones
Term
Function of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Definition
Moves skeleton, produces heat
Term
Nerve Control of Skeletal Muscle Tissue
Definition
Voluntary
Term
Structure of Smooth Muscle Tissue
Definition
No striations, one nucleus
Term
Location of Smooth Muscle Tissue
Definition
Arteries and veins, wall of stomach and intestines, pupil of eye
Term
Function of Smooth Muscle Tissue
Definition
Maintains BP, peristalsis, regulates pupil size
Term
Nerve Control of Smooth Muscle Tissue
Definition
Involuntary
Term
Structure of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Definition
Striated with one nucleus
Term
Location of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Definition
Walls of heart
Term
Function of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Definition
Pumps blood
Term
Nerve Control of Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Definition
Involuntary
Term
Location of CNS
Definition
Brain and spinal cord
Term
Location of PNS
Definition
Peripheral Nerves
Term
What does CNS stand for?
Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
What does PNS stand for?
Definition
Peripheral Nervous System
Term
A serious membrane _______ a closed body cavity and ________ the organs in the cavity.
Definition
lines, covers
Term
What cavity is the pleural membrane in?
Definition
Thoracic
Term
What cavity is the peritoneum in?
Definition
Abdominal
Term
Location of parietal pleura
Definition
Chest wall lining
Term
Location of visceral pleura
Definition
Covers lungs
Term
Location of parietal pericardium
Definition
outer layer, loose fitting sac
Term
Location of visceral pericardium
Definition
surface of the heart muscle
Term
The visceral pericardium is also known as:
Definition
epicardium
Term
Location of parietal peritoneum
Definition
lines the cavity
Term
Location of visceral peritoneum
Definition
covers abdominal organs
Term
Serous fluids prevents ________ between two layers of a serous membrane.
Definition
friction
Term
Superficial fascia is located between ________ & ________
Definition
skin and muscle
Term
Superficial fascia is made of _______ tissue, stores _______
Definition
adipose, fat
Term
Periosteum covers ________, contains ________ ________
Definition
bone, blood vessels
Term
Periosteum anchors _______ & _______
Definition
tendons, ligaments
Term
Perichondrium covers _________
Definition
cartilage
Term
Perichondrium contains _______ (only blood supply for __________)
Definition
capillaries, cartilage
Term
Synovial - lines __________ cavities
Definition
joint
Term
Secretes synovial fluid to prevent ________ when joints move
Definition
friction
Term
Deep fascia covers each _________ muscle
Definition
skeletal
Term
Deep fascia anchors __________
Definition
tendons
Term
Meninges covers _________ and _________ _________
Definition
brain, spinal fluid
Term
Meninges contains _________ __________
Definition
cerebrospinal fluid
Term
Mucous membranes ________ body tracts that have _________ to the environment.
Definition
line, openings
Term
4 examples of mucous membranes are...
Definition
respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive
Term
Mucus fluids keep membranes ________ and _________
Definition
moist, soft
Term
Mucous fluids lubricate the _________ tract
Definition
digestive
Term
Mucous fluids traps ________ and _________ in respiratory tract
Definition
dust, bacteria
Term
A ________ membrane line a closed body cavity and cover the organs in the cavity.
Definition
serious
Term
________ membranes line body tracts that have openings to the environment.
Definition
Mucous
Term
Which type of tissue has matrix?
Definition
connective
Term
Which type of tissue is a covering or lining?
Definition
epithelial
Term
Which type of tissue brings about movement?
Definition
muscle
Term
Which type of tissue has cells capable of secretions?
Definition
epithelial
Term
Which type of tissue has cells called neurons & gila?
Definition
nerve
Term
Which type of tissue has no blood vessels?
Definition
epithelial
Term
Which type of tissue connects, supports, transports or stores?
Definition
connective
Term
What two things determine the structure of matrix?
Definition
type of connective tissue and function of the tissue.
Term
Name the 6 types of connective tissue
Definition
aeolar, adipose, fibrous, bone, cartilage, blood
Term
Name the 6 types of epithelial tissue
Definition
simple squamous, stratified squamous, columnar , transitional, pseudostratified, cubodial
Term
Which type of epitelial tissue has many layers, cells of various shapes?
Definition
transitional
Term
Which type of epitelial tissue is found in the glands and kidney tubules?
Definition
cubodial
Term
Which type of epitelial tissue is found in the lining of the stomach & intestines
Definition
columnar
Term
Which type of epitelial tissue has many layers of closely packed cells?
Definition
stratified squamous
Term
Which type of epitelial tissue has one layer of cells with cilia?
Definition
pseudostratified
Term
Name the 3 types of muscle tissue.
Definition
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
Term
Name the mussle tissues with striations.
Definition
skeletal and cardiac
Term
Name the muscle tissues with a singular nucleus.
Definition
cardiac and smooth
Term
Name the types of nerve control given to muscle tissues.
Definition
Voluntary and involuntary
Term
Which type of muscle tissue has several nuclei?
Definition
skeletal
Term
Which type of muscle tissue has no striations?
Definition
smooth
Term
Which type of muscle tissue is found in arteries and veins?
Definition
smooth
Term
Which type of muscle tissue is voluntary?
Definition
skeletal
Term
What do all 6 types of connective tissue have in common?
Definition
all have matrix
Term
Relating to structure, what two things does skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle tissue have as similarities and differences?
Definition
striations and nuclei
Term
The nervous tissue of the CNS is the:
Definition
Brain and spinal cord
Term
The nervous tissue of the PSN is the:
Definition
peripherial nerves
Term
What is the difference between a serous membrane and a mucus membrane?
Definition
SM - lines a closed body cavity
Term
What word describes the "lining" in a serous cavity?
Definition
parietal
Term
What word describes the "covering" in a serous cavity?
Definition
visceral
Term
Pericardium is the covering/lining of the ________.
Definition
heart
Term
Peritoneum is the covering/lining of the ________ cavity.
Definition
abdominal
Term
Pleura is the covering/lining of the _______ cavity
Definition
thoracic
Term
What is the purpose of serous fluid?
Definition
prevents frition between 2 layers of a serous membrane
Term
What is the purpose of mucus fluid?
Definition
keeps membranes moist and soft
Term
_______ is the covering/lining of the heart.
Definition
Pericardium
Term
_______ is the covering/lining of the abdominal cavity.
Definition
Peritoneum
Term
________ is the covering/lining of the thoracic cavity
Definition
Pleura
Term
Assualt
Definition
when a pt believes he or she has been threatened in such a way they are in fear of bodily harm
Term
battery
Definition
performing a exam or touching the p without the pt's permission
Term
Defamation
Definition
pt information is shared with another who has not been authorized by pt or doesn't need to know and causes injury like loss of job
Term
False imprisonment
Definition
person is restrained or believes that he or she is being restrained against their will
Term
Fraud
Definition
a willful an intential misrepresentation of facts that may cuase harm to an individual or result in loss of an indiv. right or property
Term
Informed Consent
Definition
to have all the infor needed to make a decision on healthcare procedure
Term
Negligence
Definition
a failure to use care as a reaonsably prudent person
Term
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Definition
switch the burden of proof from the plaintiff to the defendant
Term
Respondeat Superior
Definition
the master speaks for the servant- physican and hospital are responsible for negligent acts of employee
Term
Tort
Definition
private or civil wrong or injury other then breech of contract, for which the court provides a remedy in the form of a action for damages
Term
Implied consent
Definition
permission is believed due to present
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