Final Flashcards
(24 cards)
Abdominal cavity
Core, between ribs and pelvis, protected mainly by muscle
Abuse
Physical, mental, emotional damage
Abduction
Moving limb away from body
Adduction
Moving limb closer to center of body
Adipose tissue
Fat
Acculturation
Adopting cultural traits of another group
Adult ratio for CPR
30-2
Afferent nerves
Sensory nerves
Alternative health care
Methods of treatment used instead of biomedical therapies
Amino acids
Make up proteins
Amylase
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Anatomy
Study of form and structure of an organism
Anemia
Inadequate rbc count
Aneurysm
Artery wall balloons out
Antibiotics
Used to kill bacteria infection
Antisepsis
Antiseptics used to prevent or inhibit growth of pathogenic organisms
Arachnoid membrane
Web like membrane in spinal column
Assault and battery
Assault– threat or attempt to injure
Battery– unlawful touching
Bartholin’s glands
Two small glands near opening of vagina that create mucus
Basic needs for life
Water, oxygen, food, shelter
Basophils
Type of wbc, inflammatory response
Becoming a team player
Helping others out when you have the time, stuff like that
Bias
Preference that inhibits impartial judgemen
Biology
Study of living things