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| The Scientific term for the study of the Body Structure. |
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| The scientific study for how the body functions. |
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| Steady state within the Organism. Working properly. |
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| When 2 or more atoms unite on the basis of their electron structures. |
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| Compounds formed by ionic bonds that release ions when they are in solution. |
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| Fats that coat and protect organs. |
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| Instrument used to examine objects not visible to the naked eye. |
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| Covers surfaces, lines cavities, and forms glands. |
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| Produced by Mucous Membranes. Coat and lubricate. |
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| Blocked Sebaceous gland which increases in size. |
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Protect against Infection
Protect against dehydration
Regulates body temp
Collection of sensory information |
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| A rough, jagged wound made by tearing of skin. |
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| A disease of the sebaceous (Oil) glands connected with the hair follicles. |
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| Bed Sore, Pressure sore. Caused by laying on one spot for to long. |
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| Simplex virus which causes the formation of watery vesicles (Cold Sores, Fever Blisters,) on the skin and mucous membrane. |
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| (Shingles) Blisters along nerve root. S&S Pain, increased itching, and sensitivity. |
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| A break in a bone, Usually caused by trauma. |
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| A sudden and involuntary muscular contraction, which is always painful. |
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| Red Blood Cells. Anuclear. |
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| The most abundant protein plasma, is important for maintaining the bloods osmotic pressure. Manufactured in the liver. |
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| Located in upper wall of the right atrium in a small depression described as sinus. This node initiates the heartbeats. Sets the rate of contractions. |
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| The ventricular muscles do not get enough blood, decreasing their ability to contract. Additional Mechanisms cause the retention of fluid. |
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| Vessel are formed by the merger of venules. They continue the transport of blood until it is returned to the heart. |
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| Severe allergic reaction to a foreign substance. |
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| Tiny Finger like projections. |
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| The Muscular ring that regulates the size of the opening. 2 Sphincters separate stomach from organs. |
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| Function of Large Intestines |
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| Secretes Feces and a great quantity of mucus. Undigested food is stored here. Formed into solid waste material here called feces. |
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| A weakness in the diaphragm were the esophagus joins the stomach may allow the stomach to protrude upward. |
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| Small sacs in wall of the intestines which fill with waste and bacteria. S&S Pain and Bleeding. (No Cure) |
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| Extends from Duodenum to the Spleen. Produces Enzymes that digest fats, proteins, Carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. |
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| Are B and C vitamins which are not stored in body and must be taken regularly. |
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| Swelling from increased fluid. Mainly seen in feet. |
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| effusion with accumulation of fluid within the abdominal cavity. May occur in disorders of the liver, kidneys and heart. As well as in malnutrition, cancers and infections. |
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| The Basic unit which does the Kidneys work. |
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| Excretion of unwanted substances, Water Balance, Acid-base balance of body fluids, Blood Pressure Regulation, Regulation of RBC production. |
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| Impulses. Must continue from neuron to neuron to transmit info. |
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| Disease which the Myelin sheath is damaged. Fibers deteriorate. Muscles have no elasticity. |
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| Part of autonomic nervous system. Response to flee or stay and fight it out. |
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| Arterial bleeding outside the dural. |
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| Facial Paralysis, 1/2 face usually affected. |
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| A tear in the wall of the dural Sinus. |
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| Helps control BP, and control homeostasis. |
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| Carries impulses of pain, touch, and temp, from the eye to the brain. |
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| Drawing air in the lungs. Taking a breath |
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| Releasing air out of lungs. Breathing out. |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Severe Lung disorder. Causes lung damage. Destruction of Aveoli. |
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| Accumulation of air in the plural space. The lungs then collapse causing severe shortness of breath. Chest tube needed. |
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