Chapter 3

Question 1

phalanx

Answer 1

a bone of the finger or toe

Question 2

Arthr/o

Answer 2

joint

Question 3

urinary bladder

Answer 3

temporary storage reservoir for urine

Question 4

sign

Answer 4

something that is measured or observed by others; objective data

Question 5

grade

Answer 5

refers to how abnormal the malignant cells look

Question 6

myel/o

Answer 6

spinal cord, bone marrow

Question 7

ipsilateral

Answer 7

pertains to the same side

Question 8

plural of “diagnosis”

Answer 8

diagnosis

Question 9

medterm language

Answer 9

greek and latin

Question 10

parkinson

Answer 10

a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors

Question 11

abdominalpelvic regions

Answer 11

a body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity; stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and internal reproductive organs

Question 12

cardiovascular system

Answer 12

system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the body

Question 13

endoscopy

Answer 13

a procedure done to examine structures inside the body

Question 14

dermatosis

Answer 14

a disease of the skin, especially one that does not cause inflammation

Question 15

endocrine system

Answer 15

made up of endocrine glands that release hormone into the bloodstream; hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, and the pancreas. Testes in males, and ovaries in females

Question 16

structural organization of the body from simple to complex

Answer 16

cells, tissue, organs, body systems, organism

Question 17

Gastr/o

Answer 17

stomach

Question 18

neutral pH

Answer 18

7

Question 19

inflammation process

Answer 19

removes injurous stimuli and initiates the healing process

Question 20

maintaining what pH range

Answer 20

7.35-7.45 pH

Question 21

myeloma

Answer 21

tumor on the bone marrow

Question 22

musculoskeletal

Answer 22

bones, muscles, and joints, along with cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Its gives the body its structure and support

Question 23

chronic

Answer 23

a persisting illness that last for a long(6m+) period of time

Question 24

symptoms

Answer 24

something that is only perceived by the patient; subjective data

Question 25

superficial injuries

Answer 25

injuries that occur on the skin and/or visceral linings of the body disrupting tissue continuity. i.e. Abrasions

Question 26

lymphatic and immune systems

Answer 26

keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. consists of lymphs, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, spleen, lymphocytes, and antibodies

Question 27

term for stroke

Answer 27

cerebrovascular accident

Question 28

hypo

Answer 28

deficit, too little, below

Question 29

neo

Answer 29

new

Question 30

proximal

Answer 30

nearer to the center of the body, or to the point of attachment to the body

Question 31

predisposing factors

Answer 31

those that put a child at risk of developing other problems

Question 32

coronary heart disease is in what system

Answer 32

cardiovascular system

Question 33

enteritis

Answer 33

inflammation of the small intestine, usually caused by a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection

Question 34

vertebra is plural for

Answer 34

vertebrae

Question 35

cardiomegaly

Answer 35

enlargement of the heart

Question 36

mitochondrion

Answer 36

an organelle that is found in the cells of most eukaryotes

Question 37

tissue

Answer 37

a group of similar cells from the same source that carry out a specific function

Question 38

respiratory system

Answer 38

takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide; includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, and alveoli

Question 39

integumentery system

Answer 39

organs forming the outermost layer of the body; includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, hair, nails, and sensory receptors

Question 40

Right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen

Answer 40

includes the right lobe of the liver, gallbladder, Right kidney, small intestine, large intestine, and head of the pancreas

Question 41

Left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen

Answer 41

includes the stomach, spleen, left lobe of the liver, pancreas, Left kidney, and large intestine

Question 42

Right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen

Answer 42

includes the appendix, cecum, right ovary, right ureterm right spermatic cord, large intestine, and the right kidney

Question 43

Left lower quadrant (LLQ) of abdomen

Answer 43

inlcudes the left kidney, large intestine, left ovary, left ureter, left spermatic cord, and small intestine

Question 44

cytoplasm

Answer 44

jelly-like substance that surround the nucleus and fills the cells

Question 45

anti

Answer 45

against

Question 46

epithelial

Answer 46

relating to the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a bodys surface and lining the alimentery canal and other hollow structure

Question 47

prevalence

Answer 47

how often the disease occurs

Question 48

right hypochondriac region

Answer 48

includes the liver, gallbladder, and right kidney

Question 49

right lumbar region

Answer 49

includes the small intestine, large intestine(ascending colon), liver, and the right kidney

Question 50

right illiac region

Answer 50

includes the appendix, small intestine, large intestine(cecum and ascending colon)

Question 51

epigastric region

Answer 51

includes the kidneys, pancreas, liver and stomach

Question 52

umbilical region

Answer 52

includes the small intestine, large intestine (transverse colon), pancreas, and stomach

Question 53

hypogastric region

Answer 53

includes the small intestine, large intestine(sigmoid colon), and bladder

Question 54

left hypogastric region

Answer 54

includes the stomach, liver, left kidney, and spleen

Question 55

left lumbar region

Answer 55

includes the small intestine, large intestine (descending colon), and left kidney

Question 56

left illiac region

Answer 56

includes the small intestine, large intestine (descending colon and sigmoid colon)