anatomy and physiology exam one Flashcards
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homeostasis
involuntary ability to maintain a balance in the body’s internal environment
living organisms respond to _____
stimuli
anatomy
scientific discipline that investigates the body’s structure, such as the size and shape of a bone
scientific study of the structure of the body
physiology
scientific investigation of the processes or functions of living things
scientific study of the function of the body
*how something is supposed to work
what are the five physiologically relevant ions that respond to stimuli?
sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium
what are the four major organically relevant groups of organic molecules?
carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids
ions move, leading to proteins changing conformation, what does this mean?
proteins change form, resulting in change in function
histology
study of tissues
x-ray - EXAM ONE
shortwave electromagnetic radiation moves through the body and is exposed on a photographic plate to form a radiograph
radiograph
creates a flat, two-dimensional image
on an x-ray, structures that are dense (such as bone) will appear _____, air will be _____, and other structures will be _____ depending on density
white; black; shades of gray
sutures
joints that do NOT move
*think gomphosis (teeth)
joints
where two bones come together
ultrasound - EXAM ONE
high-frequency sound waves pass into the body, striking internal organs, and bounce back to the receiver on the skin; visualized as a sonogram
ultrasounds can be used to identify gender between weeks _____ and _____ of pregnancy
16; 22
why may an ultrasound be used? (*RN QUESTION)
- to view the uterus and ovaries during pregnancy and monitor the developing baby’s health
- diagnose gallbladder disease
- evaluate blood flow
- guide a needle for biopsy or tumor treatment
- examine a breast lump
- check they thyroid gland
- find genital and prostate problems
extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
ultrasound waves are used to break a kidney stone into smaller pieces, which can pass out with the urine
extracorporeal
situated or occurring outside the body
computed tomography (CT)
computer-analyzed x-ray images
digital subtraction angiography (DSA) - EXAM ONE
similar to a CT scan but uses a radiopaque dye (that is injected into the blood) to enhance differences in areas
angiography
a type of x-ray used to check blood vessels; special dye called a contrast agent is injected into blood to highlight blood vessels
angiograms
x-ray images created during an angiography
angio
vessels
hypoglycemia
low blood sugar; results in trouble for the brain, liver and erythrocytes