health flashcards since vivi didnt make them Flashcards by Aurora Rantung

provides care for women during pregnancy

obstetrician

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treats the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system

endocrinologist

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treats the diseases of the teeth and gum

dentist

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treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system

gastroenterologist

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treats the diseases and disorders of the heart

cardiologist

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treats the diseases and disorders of the bones and joints

orthopedist

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prevents and corrects improperly aligned teeth

orthodontist

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treats the diseases and disorders of the nervous system

neurologist

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treats the diseases and disorders of the skin

dermatologist

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nerves that branch from the spinal cord; contains sensory neurons which relay messages to the spinal cord

spinal nerves

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nerves that branch directly from the brain; reach every part of your body

cranial nerves

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most important and complex part of the body

brain

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nerve cells

neurons

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part of the skeleton that contains the skull, vertebral column, hyoid bone, ribs, and sternum

axial skeleton

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the part of the skeleton that contains the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and lower appendages

appendicular skeleton

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body’s largest artery

aorta

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largest internal of the body

liver

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connects the pharynx to the stomach

esophagus

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contains nerve fibers connecting the brain and spinal cord

brain stem

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controls habits and muscle coordination; second largest part of the brain

cerebellum

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largest part of the brain; controls conscious thought

cerebrum

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serious reduction in the body’s water content

dehydration

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red, swollen, hot, itchy skin

dermatitis

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below-normal body temperature

hypothermia

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freezing of body tissue

frostbite

a baby nine weeks or older

fetus

when the egg and sperm cells unite, it becomes a cluster of cells called a _____

embryo

body's burning of food to create energy

metabolism

decrease the angle of a bone

flexor

increase the angle of a bone

extensors

the white of the eye

sclera

opening through which light enters

pupil

coloured part of an eye

iris

leading cause of accidental death or injury in the US

vehicle accidents/car crashes

body's largest veins

venae cavae

delivers oxygen and removes excess carbon dioxide

lungs

connective tissue covering muscle tissue

tendon

between the bones

joints

allow bones to glide smoothly over each other

cartilage

fastens bones together

ligaments

bundle of nerve fibers along the spine

spinal cord

what does the acronym HELP stand for and when is it most beneficial?

Heat Escape Lessening Posture; when you are in cold water

the position most helpful in rough, choppy water

survival float

allows you to rest in water when you get a cramp or get tired

back float

swimming in place

treading water

abnormally-shaped cornea causing the eye to make it hard to focus at long and short differences

astigmatism

supports most of the body's weight

pelvic girdle

muscle shrink due to lack of use

atrophy

enlargement of muscle due to use

hypertrophy

senses chemicals in the surrounding environment

chemoreceptors

respond to temperature (heat and cold)

thermoreceptors

study of the muscular system

myology

study of the heart and blood vessels

cardiology

study of anatomy in relation to movement, especially in the body

kinesiology

study of the skeletal system

osteology

study of the digestive system

gastroenterology

study of the respiratory system

pneumology

exerting as much force as possible at a constant speed

isokinetic

little to no outward movement on an immovable object

isometric

more or less constant force

isotonic

an-

without

brachia-

refers to the arm

carcino-

refers to cancer

cardio-

refers to the heart

-cide

killing

-gen

something that produces

hepat-, hepato-

refers to the liver

-ia

condition

-itis

inflammation

lip-, lipo-

fat/fatty

melan-, melano-

dark

my-, myo-

refers to mucles

-op, -ops

refers to the eye

-osis

disease

osteo-

bones

therm-, thermo-

heat

joint that allows the widest range of motion

ball-and-socket joint

joint that allows only a rotating motion

pivot joint

most basic form of emergency signal

three of anything

fatty acids insoluble in water

lipids

building blocks of protein

amino acids

condition where the eyes can't focus at a distance

myopia

consist of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

carbohydrates

hard covering on the teeth

enamel

the master gland; regulates growth and metabolism

pituitary gland

responds to mechanical pressure

mechanoreceptors

never participate in wilderness or winter sports _____

alone

health flashcards since vivi didnt make them

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