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Endocrine, Senses, Urinary System Flashcards

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ex-

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out, outward, outside

Example: exoskeleton

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exo-

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out, outward, outside

Example: exothermic reaction

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Suffixes -uria

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urination

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Word Root acr/o

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extremities

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Word Root aden/o

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gland

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Word Root adren/o

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adrenal

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Word Root dips/o

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thirst

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Word Root endocrin/o

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endocrine

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Word Root glyc/o

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sugar

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Word Root pancreat/o

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pancreas

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Word Root parathyroid/o

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parathyroid glands

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Word Root pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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Word Root thyr/o

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thyroid gland

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Word Root thyroid/o

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thyroid gland

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Tax/o

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Poison

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Toxic/o

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Toxic

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Abbreviation ADH

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Abbreviation DM

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Diabetes mellitus

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Abbreviation FBS

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Fasting blood sugar

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Abbreviation IDDM

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Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus Type 1 (req insulin)

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Abbreviation NIDDM

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Non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Type 2 (usually don’t require insulin)

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adrenal gland - cortex

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outer; secretes steroid hormones called corticosteroids

Example: Cortisol

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adrenal gland - medulla

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inner; secretes non-steroid hormones called catecholamines

Example: Epinephrine

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pancreas

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produces glucagons and insulin. Insulin is the only hormone that can lower blood sugar.

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parathyroid glands
parathormone; regulates blood calcium levels
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pituitary gland - anterior lobe
GH, ACTH, TSH, LTH, FSH, LH, MSH
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pituitary gland - posterior lobe
ADH, OT
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What does thyroid gland produce
T3, Ta, calcitonin
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Acromegaly
Disorder in adults where pituitary gland produce to much growth hormone
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diabetes insipidus (ADH)
Disease that causes body to make large amounts of urine and lead to extreme thirst
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diabetes mellitus (pancreas)
Types I and II Type 1= pancreas doesn’t make insulin Type 2= pancrease makes insulin, resistant to insulin
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glucose tolerance test
Determine how quickly sugar moves from blood into muscle and fat <140mg/dL normal 140-199mg/dL = impaired glucose tolerance >200 = diabetes
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fasting blood sugar
Less than 100mg/dL = normal 100-125mg/dL= pre diabetic <126 = diabetic
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Diagnositc/Laboratory - urine dipstick test
glucose should never be present in urine
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-ician
specialist ## Footnote -
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-opia
vision ## Footnote -
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Word Root: acous/o
hearing ## Footnote -
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Word Root: audi/o
sound ## Footnote -
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Word Root: aur/o
ear ## Footnote -
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Word Root: ot/o
ear ## Footnote -
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Word Root: corne/o
cornea ## Footnote -
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Word Root: kerat/o
cornea ## Footnote -
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Word Root: irid/o
- iris ## Footnote -
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Word Root: ocul/o
eye ## Footnote -
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Word Root: ophthalm/o
eye ## Footnote -
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Word Root: phak/o
lens of eye ## Footnote -
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Word Root: scler/o
sclera ## Footnote -
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Abbreviation: EENT
ears, eyes, nose, throat ## Footnote -
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Abbreviation: ENT
ears, nose, throat ## Footnote -
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Abbreviation: PERL
pupil equal and reactive to light ## Footnote -
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Abbreviation: TM
tympanic membrane (ear drum) transmits sound vibrations ## Footnote -
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Cerumen
Ear wax
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Sclera
White portion of eye
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Cornea
No vascular layer covering colored part of eye
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Lens
Posterior to iris, aids in focusing images is clearly on the nerve cell layer called the retina
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Auricle/ pinna
Part of the outer ear Cartilaginous flap and earlobe
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External auditory canal
Tube leading from auricle to middle ear
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism + ## Footnote Astigmatism is a refractive error that causes blurred vision due to the irregular shape of the cornea or lens.
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Cataract
Cataract - ## Footnote A cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that can cause vision problems.
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Stye (hordeolum)
Stye (hordeolum) - ## Footnote A stye is a red, painful lump near the edge of the eyelid caused by an infected gland.
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Hyperopia
Hyperopia - ## Footnote Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects are seen more clearly than close objects.
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Myopia
Myopia - ## Footnote Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a refractive error where close objects are seen more clearly than distant objects.
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Purulence
Purulence - ## Footnote Purulence refers to a substance containing pus, often seen in infections.
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Iridectomy
Surgical removal of a portion of the iris ## Footnote Example sentence: The patient underwent an iridectomy to treat glaucoma.
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LASIK
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a type of refractive eye surgery ## Footnote Example sentence: The patient opted for LASIK to correct their vision.
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Ophthalmoscopy
Examination of the interior structures of the eye using an ophthalmoscope ## Footnote Example sentence: The ophthalmoscopy revealed signs of retinal damage.
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Phacoemulsification
Surgical procedure to remove a cataract from the eye using ultrasound ## Footnote Example sentence: Phacoemulsification is a common treatment for cataracts.
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Audiometry
Measurement of hearing acuity using an audiometer ## Footnote Example sentence: The audiometry results showed mild hearing loss in both ears.
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Otoscopy
Visual examination of the ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope ## Footnote Example sentence: The doctor performed an otoscopy to check for any abnormalities in the ear.
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peri-
around ## Footnote Prefix meaning surrounding or around.
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poly-
many ## Footnote Prefix meaning many or much.
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trans-
across ## Footnote Prefix meaning across or beyond.
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-cele
hernia ## Footnote Suffix meaning hernia.
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-iasis
abnormal condition ## Footnote Suffix meaning abnormal condition.
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-trophy
development ## Footnote Suffix meaning development.
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cyst/o
urinary bladder ## Footnote Word root meaning urinary bladder.
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cyt/o
cell ## Footnote Word root meaning cell.
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hydr/o
water ## Footnote Word root meaning water.
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nephr/o
kidney ## Footnote Word root meaning kidney.
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ren/o
kidney ## Footnote Word root meaning kidney.
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ur/o
urine ## Footnote Word root meaning urine.
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ureter/o
ureter ## Footnote Word root meaning ureter.
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urethr/o
urethra ## Footnote Word root meaning urethra.
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urin/o
urine ## Footnote Word root meaning urine.
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BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy ## Footnote BPH!
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GU
genitourinary ## Footnote GU
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IVP
intravenous pyelogram ## Footnote IVP
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KUB
kidney, ureter, bladder ## Footnote KUB
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UTI
urinary tract infection ## Footnote UTI
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What is the term for the area between genitalia and anus?
perineum ## Footnote area between genitalia and anus
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What is the membrane that covers the abdominal wall?
peritoneum ## Footnote membrane that covers abdominal wall
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What is the term for the male and female reproductive organs?
genitalia (male/female) ## Footnote male and female reproductive organs
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What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
ureter ## Footnote tube that carries urine from kidney to bladder
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What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?
urethra ## Footnote tube that carries urine from bladder to outside of body
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What is the term for the organ that filters waste products from the blood to form urine?
kidney ## Footnote organ that filters waste products from blood to form urine
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What is the term for the organ that stores urine before it is voided from the body?
bladder ## Footnote organ that stores urine before it is voided from body
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What is the term for the act of expelling urine from the body?
voiding ## Footnote act of expelling urine from body
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What is the term for the liquid waste product produced by the kidneys?
urine ## Footnote liquid waste product produced by kidneys
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urinary tract infection
infection of all or part of urinary tract due to bacteria or other pathogens ## Footnote
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Cystoscopy
process of viewing the bladder using a cystoscope ## Footnote
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intravenous pyelogram
radiographic IV procedure provides visualization of entire urinary tract ## Footnote
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KUB (kidneys, ureters, andbladder x-ray)
no contrast medium used. ## Footnote
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voiding cystourethrogram
dye instilled in bladder, pictures taken during voiding ## Footnote
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Nephrectomy
excision (surgical removal) of the kidney ## Footnote
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Incontinence
Involuntary urination Ex: while sneezing

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