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3rd 9wks Test
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Physiology
11th Grade
03/05/2014

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Tachycardia
Definition
Heartbeat more than 100bpm
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Bradycardia
Definition
Heartbeat less than 60 bpm
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Right Atrium
Definition
Oxygen poor blood is carried to the lungs by the _________
Term
Ventricles
Definition
Semi lunar valves prevent blood from back flowing into the _________
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Diastole
Definition
The relaxation phase of a heartbeat
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Spleen
Definition
Blood components are filtered and recycled by the ________
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Stroke volume
Definition
Amount of blood ejected by a ventricle in one contraction
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Pericardium
Definition
The outer covering of the heart that contains lubrication fluid
Term
Hypovolemic Shock
Definition
Shock caused by loss of blood volume
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Systole
Definition
contraction phase of heart
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Emobolism
Definition
A dislodged blood clot that travels through the blood vessels
Term
Substances produced in body tissues
Definition
Prostaglandins
Term
Target Cell
Definition
Cells that are affected by hormones
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Negative
Definition
Secreting less growth hormone as a person matures is an example of _________ feedback
Term
Steroid
Definition
Hormones that activate certain genes in a cell are __________ hormones
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Protein
Definition
Hormones that bind to cells and trigger a response are _______ hormones
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Melanocyte
Definition
Skin pigments increase due to action of _________ hormones
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Hypersecretion
Definition
Excess hormone secreted by an endocrine gland
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Hyposecretion
Definition
insufficient amount of hormones secreted by an endocrine gland
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Anemia
Definition
Inability of blood to carry adequate oxygen
Term
White Blood Cells
Definition
Leukocytes
Term
Arteries, Capillaries,and veins
Definition
3 main types of blood vessels
Term
Non-Specific Immunity
Definition
Attack ANY irritant or abnormal substance in body; includes mechanical barriers
Term
Specific Immunity
Definition
Attacks and destroys SPECIFIC pathogens
Term
Antibody
Definition
Combines with antigens to inactivate invader
Term
Lypmh
Definition
Blood enters through the _______ vessels
Term
SCID
Definition
Example of Cogenital immune deficiency
Term
AIDS
Definition
Example of Acquired immune deficiency
Term
Rhinitis
Definition
Nasal inflamation
Term
Trachea
Definition
Cartilage rings give shape and support to the _______
Term
Pharynx
Definition
Cilia in the respiratory tract move trapped particles to the _________
Term
Larynx
Definition
Vocal cords are located in the _________
Term
Pharynx
Definition
A sore throat is caused by an infection of the __________
Term
Pleurisy
Definition
Inflammation of lining of lungs
Term
Under collarbone
Definition
Apex of lung is found where?
Term
Respiratory Distress
Definition
The relative inability to inflate the alevoli is referred to as ____________
Term
Tonsils
Definition
Food and liquids pass through the _____ on the way to the stomach
Term
Residual Volume
Definition
Presence of air in Pleural Cavity
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Acute inflammation of airways and presence of thick exudate
Term
Tidal Volume
Definition
Amount of air normally breathed in
Term
Inspiration
Definition
Contraction of diaphargm
Term
Pleura
Definition
Inside lining of lungs
Term
Upper
Definition
Upper or lower: Rhinitis, Pharyngitis,Laryngitis,Deviated Septum,and Epistaxis
Term
Lower
Definition
Upper or lower: Trachea,Bronchial Tree,Alveoli,Lungs,and Pleura
Term
Respiratory Mucosa
Definition
Helps to trap impurities in inhaled air
Term
Pharynx
Definition
Sections of __________; Oropharynx,Larynogpharynx,and nasopharynx
Term
Arteries
Definition
Which type of blood vessel helps maintain pressure on blood?
Term
Systemic Circulation
Definition
Blood flow form left ventricle through body and back to right atrium
Term
Spleen
Definition
What is the largest lymphatic organ?
Term
Septic Shock
Definition
Presence of bacteria in blood; type of shock
Term
Veins (Tunica interna)
Definition
blood vessel that prevents backflow of blood
Term
Varicose Veins
Definition
When blood pools instead of continuing to the heart it forms __________
Term
Left Ventricle
Definition
All blood flow in the systemic circulation begins in which blood vessel?
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