Reflexology Pathology Flashcards
(106 cards)
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Superficial meaning
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toward the surface of the body
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oxygen, carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen are major elements of the body (T/F)
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T
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carbohydrates are
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compounds
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Glycogen and cellulose are
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carbs
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Triglycerides are
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lipids
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The building blocks of the body are
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protiens
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What are the fat soluble vitamins
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ADKE
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plasma membrane
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surround the cell
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is the bone a connective tissue
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Yes
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Cardiac muscle is
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striated and involuntary
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Membranes are sheets of ??
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diff tissue layers
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what solutes are all normal in the urine of a healthy pp
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Urea, uric acid, inorganic ions
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which hormones play a role in regulating tubular reabsorption
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parathyroid hormone, aldosterone , calcitonin
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What is an electrolyte
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calcium, potassium and sodium
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What is a diuretic
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a substance that stimulates an increase in urine production
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the passage way that functions in discharging urine from the body
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urethra
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the integumentary system comprises of
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skin hair and nails
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the dermis is made up of what ?
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connective tissue
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how many phalanges in the body
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56
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What is lacking when ATP is made anaerobically
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oxygen
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Outer layer of the meninges
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Dura mater
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Hormones bind to receptors located on ?
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Target cells
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are the adrenal cortex essential to life with regards to the endocrine system?
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yes
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does hypersecretion of melatonin cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
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Yes
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Cilia are
tiny hairs
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is the arterial a high pressure system
Yes
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the digestive system consists of
liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and alimentary canal
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what hormones are associate with the renal function
Aldosterone, ADH, parathormone
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the uterus is situated
behind the bladder and in front of the rectum
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What is the journey sperm take to fertilise an egg (ovum)
vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tube.
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Functions of the kidney
regulation of blood composition and volume, reg of blood ph, synthesis of calcitriol
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Name of the outer region of the kidney
renal cortex
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Where is urine formed in the kidney
nephron
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Where in the nephron does the process of secretion and reabsorption take place
the renal tube
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what is the name of the vessels that bring blood ot the kidney
renal arteries
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doe afferent arterioles bring blood to the glomerulus and efferent arterioles drain blood from the glomerulus
yes
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what are the functions of the liver
detox, protein and carb metabolism
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where is bile stored
gallbladder
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what are the parts of the small intestine
duodenum, jejunum and ileum
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which condition refers to various skin inflammations with a common feature such as itching , red patches and sm blisters that burst making the skin moist and crusty
eczema
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what condition involves red painful pus filled swelling of the skin causing bacteria infection of the hair collicules or sebaceous gland
boil
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What condition includes symptoms of pain, soreness in throat, hoarseness, coughing, slight or total loss of voice, mild fever and headache. Symptoms can appear rapidly and worsen over 2-3 days . can be caused by GERD, shouting , infection to the throat
laryngitis
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What condition includes symptoms of pain, soreness in throat, hoarseness, coughing, slight or total loss of voice, mild fever and headache. Symptoms can appear rapidly and worsen over 2-3 days. can be caused by GERD, shouting, infection to the throat
laryngitis
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The condition affects the inner ear and can affect hearing and balance. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss - usually in one ear.. can cause vertigo that can be incapacitating and last for a minute to hours.
meniers disease
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this condition affects the nervous system and causes the death of dopamine-producing neurons leading to impaired control and coordination of body movement. shaking / tremor slowing of movement Rigidity of muscles difficulty with speech, writing
Parkinsons
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This less common path is caused by a deficiency of B12 and can cause symptoms of tiredness, shortness of breath and weight loss.
Anaemia
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This is caused by infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, virus or fungi. The alveoli become inflamed and fill up with fluid and pus making it diff to breathe
pneumonia or emphysema
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Affect the breast tissue and become painful and inflamed
mastitis
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the condition can be triggered if a person has very high levels of a hormone called cortisol in the blood and can cause symptoms of weight gain around the face.
Cushing's syndrome
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type if dizzyness where there is a feeling of motion when a person is stationary. Symptoms include difficulty in standing, walking, nausea and vomiting
vertigo
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the basic process of the digestive system and order
ingestion, secretion, mixing, propulsion, digestion, absorption, defecation
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part of mechanical digestion
mastication, deglutition and peristaisis
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what are the parts of the gastrointestinal tract
mouth, pharynx, oesophagus, stomach, intestines
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membrane that lines the wall of the abdominopelvic cavity
parietal peritoneum
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enzymes that break down pepsin
proteins
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enzymes that is only found in infants stomach
rennin
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digestive organ what is considered an endorine gland
pancreas
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the enzymes that are found in pancreatic juice
pancreatic amylase, trypsin, pancreatic lipase
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the 4 major elements of the body are
carbon, hydrogen, o2 and nitrogen
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the process by which a parent cell duplicates itself into 2 identical daughters cells is called
mitosis
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functions of the spinal cord include
producing reflex actions
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The cerebrum functions is to
give us the ability to read, write and speak
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The eustrachian tube is found where
ears
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Which part of the motor neuron is the receiving or input portion of the cell
dendrites
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myelin sheaths are produced by
schwann cells
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Cranial nerves are part of the the PNS or CNS
PNS
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what does the adrenal cortex secrete
mineralcoticoids
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what do antidiurectic hormones do
decrease urine production
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addison disease is what
Hyposecretion of adrenal hormones
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which 2 hormones function in controlling blood calcium levels
calcitonin and parathormone
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luteinising hormone is secreted by which endocrine gland
pituitary .
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what is the main function of the respiratory membrane
site of gaseous exchange
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During internal respiration blood loses o2, and gain Co2
true
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during inspiration what does the diaphram do
contracts
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what disease are classified as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease )COPD
asthma, bronchitis and emphysema
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how is o2 transported in the blood
by haemogloblins in the red blood cells
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eustachian tubes are part of ?
nasopharynx
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where in the body is mucosa associate lymphoid tissue found
urinary tract, eyes, thyroid ,lungs etc
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Lymphoedema is
accumulation f lymph in the tissue
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which is a function of the lymphatic system
to transport dietary lipids
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mucosa-associate lymphoid tissue is found
in the urinary tract
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water functions as a
solvent in the blood
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pacemake of the heart
sinoatrial node (SA)
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hypotension is
low blood pressure
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the superior vena cava
drains blood from the head, neck, upper limbs and thoracic wall
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which artery conducts blood from the heart to the medium side arteries
elastic arteries
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where is the great saphenous vein located
leg
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Lymphoedema
an accumulation of lymph in the tissue
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where are worn out erythrocytes destroyed
spleen
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what is one of the function of the lymphatic system
to transport dietary
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where is bile manufactured
liver
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where is the jejunum located
btw the duodenum and ileum
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Functions of the bacteria of the large intestine includes
producing some B vit and Vit K
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which form of viral hepatitis is transmitted via contaminated food, drink, faeces or utensils
hep A
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the renal hilus is
a deep fissure where the ureter leaves the kidneys
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where is urine produced in the kidney
nephrons
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what is the term used to describe the fluid in the renal tubes
filtrate
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the kidney synthasis
calcitriol
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the renal cortex is the outer region of the kidneys and the renal medulla is the middle, renal cortex is the inner region
true
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pyelitis is
inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney
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level structure of the body
chemical > cellular > tissue > Organ > system > organism (us).
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the function of the epididymis is to be
site of sperm maturation
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how many chromosomes are on a hapliod cell
23
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what is a gamete
mature sex cell
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which layer of the utuerus is shed during menstration
stratum functionalis
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a statutory service is
any service governs by statute i.e has a legal constitution setting out criteria for practice. In health, it relates to the service provided by the profession to be qualified and to be on the active register of practitioners.
