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Term
Vitamin A
Definition
FAT soluble
Retinol
Vitamin
Comes from: Fruits vegetables, dairy and liver
Pathologies:Night blindness
Term
Vitamin B1
Definition
Thiamin
Comes from: whole grains, liver , yeast
Pathologies: Beriberi, loss of appetite, fatigue
Term
Vitamin B2
Definition
Riboflavin
Comes from: eggs, leafy greens, dairy, meat
Pathologies: mouth sores, dry mouth,
Term
Vitamin B3
Definition
Niacin
Comes from: fowl, liver, yeast meat
Pathologies: Pellagra Skin disorders, mental disorders
Term
Vitamin B5
Definition
Pantothenic Acid
Comes from: eggs liver yeast
Pathologies: adrenal problems
Term
Vitamin B6
Definition
pyroxidine
Comes from: liver, dairy, whole grain
Pathologies: anemia, seizures, slow growth, skin problems
Term
Vitamin B9
Definition
folic acid
Comes from: vegetables, eggs, liver, whole grain
Pathologies: anemia
Term
Vitamin B12
Definition
cobalamin
Comes from: liver, meat, dairy, eggs
Pathologies: pernicious anemia
Term
Vitamin C
Definition
ascorbic acid
Comes from: citrus, potatoes, tomatoes
Pathologies: scurvy, easy burning, slow healing
Term
Vitamin D
Definition
calciferol FAT SOLUBLE
Comes from: fortified milk, fish oil sunshine
Pathologies: rickets, osteomalacia
Term
Vitamin E
Definition
tocopherols FAT SOLUBLE
Comes from: whole grain, dairy, meats
Pathologies: hemolytic anemia in children
Term
Vitamin K
Definition
Menadione FAT SOLUBLE
Comes from: liver, intestinal bacteria
Pathologies: blood clotting problems in newborns
Term
Vitamin H
Definition
biotin
Comes from: liver, yeast, bacteria in gut
Pathologies: skin problems, loss of hair
Term
Iron
Definition
Comes from: eggs fish liver, meat green leafys whole grain
Pathologies: poor immunity, poor concentration, anemia, fatigue, itching, pica
Term
fluoride
Definition
tooth decay
Term
Iodine
Definition
Comes from:dairy, seafood, kelp
Pathologies: goiter, cretinism
Term
The Liver is where?
Definition
upper border 5th or 6th ICS
lower border 10th or 11th rib under xiphoid
Term
the kidneys are where?
Definition
Right: T12 to L3
Left: T11 to L2


Left Kidney is Higher
Term
where is the heart
Definition
Apex 5th ICS

Mitral valve between left atrium and ventricle

Tricuspid Right
Term
the Lungs are where
Definition
Lower borders
front: 6th ICS
axillary: 8th Ics
Back: 10th ICS
Term
the spleen is where
Definition
left side of the body 9th to 11th rib
Term
the scapula is where?
Definition
Level with T3 through T7
Term
the Spinal Cord terminates where?
Definition
ends at L1 or L2
Term
the eustachian tube is where?
Definition
opening between pharynx in the middle ear
Term
neurotransmitters: Substance P
Definition
a peptide and transmitter of many central neurons it transmits Pain
eg
dorsal root, Basal ganglia.
Term
neurotransmitters: enkephalins
Definition
acts like an opiate to block pain
Term
neurotransmitters: endorphins
Definition
acts like an opiate to block pain
Term
cell structure:
soma (Cell Body) has what in it?
Definition
contains nucleus, cytoplasm, organelles
Term
cell structure:
the dendrites do what?
Definition
branch from cell body, receives stimuli that initiates nerve signals
Term
cell structure:
The Axon does what?
Definition
conducts impulses away from the cell body
Term
nerves and points: K3?
Definition
tibial nerve
Term
nerves and points: PC3 and PC6
Definition
Median Nerve
Term
nerves and points: GB 30
Definition
Sciatic nerve
Term
nerves and points: ST 12
Definition
Brachial Nerve PLexus
Term
nerves and points: Liver 5
Definition
Saphenous Nerve
Term
points and arteries: K3
Definition
Tibial arteries
Term
points and arteries: HT 1
Definition
Axillary artery
Term
points and arteries: LI4 and LU9
Definition
Radial Artery
Term
points and arteries: Sp12
Definition
femoral Artery
Term
points and arteries: ST 9 - ST10 -LI 17 LI18
Definition
points and arteries: carotid Artery
Term
points and arteries: st 42
Definition
dorsal foot artery, pedis dorsalis
Term
the PNS Autonomic does?
Definition
parasympathetic eg: eating relaxing, urinating
sympathetic eg: fight flight
Term
the PNS voluntary does?
Definition
cranial and spinal nerves
Term
Alzheimer's
Definition
most common dementia
cause is acetylcholine
presents as forgetfulness
Term
Parkinson's
Definition
a slowly progressive CNS disorder
comes with tremors at rest and a dopamine deficiency,
presents with a mask-like face a shuffling gait and both sides of the body are effected
Term
stroke CVA
Definition
wet stroke: caused by trauma or vascular malformation
Dry Stroke: caused by often involving the medial cerebral artery

the forehead does wrinkle
Term
trigeminal neuralgia
Definition
involves CN V
aggravated by touch
Term
Bells Palsy
Definition
CN VII
forehead does wrinkle
increased salivation
Term
function of brain areas:
the Cerebrum does what?
Definition
cognitive motor control
memory
sensory awareness
speech
taste
vision
Term
function of brain areas:
the cerebellum does what?
Definition
coordination and integration of motor skills
balance
motor learning
motor control
Term
function of brain areas:
the thalamus does what?
Definition
regulation of body temperature and water balance
control of emotion
information processing back to the cerebrum
Term
function of brain areas:
the brain stem does what?
Definition
control of respiratory and heart rates
control of peripheral blood flow
Term
endocrine system:
the Anterior Pituitary secretes which hormones?
Definition
GH: growth hypo=dwarf / hyper=giant

PRL/prolactin : initiates and maintains milk secretion

ACTH/ adrenocorticotropic; stimulates adrenal cortex and secretes hormones

TSH: controls thyroid hormones.

MSH/Melanocyte: melanin for skin color

FSH/follicle stimulating: development of ova, makes sperm

LH/leutinizing: triggers ovulation and testosterone
Term
endocrine system:
the Posterior Pituitary secretes which hormones?
Definition
OT/ oxytocin: uterine contractions during laber

ADH/Antidiuretic: decreases urinary volume raises BP


keeps water in and pushes baby out!
Term
endocrine system:
the Hypothalamus secretes which hormones?
Definition
Releases inhibiting hormones
Term
endocrine system:
the thyroid secretes which hormones?
Definition
Thyroid Hormone: regulates metabolism, growth activity o nervous system

calcitonin: lowers blood levels of calcium by adding calcium to bones
Term
endocrine system:
the parathyroid secretes which hormones?
Definition
PTH/parathyroid hormone: raises blood calcium by taking it from bones
Term
endocrine system:
the pancreas secretes which hormones?
Definition
glucagon: raises blood glucose A cells

insulin: lowers blood glucose transports into cells converts glucose to glycogen B cells controls carbohydrate metabolism

GH inhibiting factor: inhibits secretions of insulin and glucagon
Term
endocrine system:
the adrenal cortex secretes which hormones?
Definition
aldosterone: raises sodium and reabsorption of potassium

cortisol: raises blood glucose levels


the steroid cortex!!!!!!!
Term
endocrine system:
the adrenal medulla secretes which hormones?
Definition
epinephrine and norepinephrine: raises blood pressure and glucose levels
Term
endocrine system:
the pineal gland secretes which hormones?
Definition
melatonin: inhibits reproductive function
Term
endocrine system:
the thymus secretes which hormones?
Definition
thymusin: raises production of WBCs
Term
dwarfism
Definition
dude to too little GH
Term
giantism
Definition
due to excessive GH
Term
acromegaly
Definition
XS GH during adulthood
Term
change in melanin Vitiligo
Definition
patches of lack of pigment on the face hands and feet
Term
immune system: has 3 layers
Definition
1)skin
2)inflammation with isolating destroying and removing of harmful microorganisms
3) immune response
Term
immune system: lymphocytes
Definition
primary immune cell. originates in the Liver, Spleen and bone marrow of the fetus
Term
immune system: T Lymphocytes
Definition
migrates though the thymus gland to become the cell mediated immunity

rabid killers
Term
immune system: B Lymphocytes
Definition
mature in bone marrow
cell mediated immunity
Term
immune system: Lymph nodes
Definition
filter lymph and house phagocytes.


the phagocytes eat foreign particles
Term
components of blood: blood is made of found elements __% and Plasma __%
Definition
found elements 45% and Plasma 55%
Term
components of blood: granulocytes:
the neutrophils do what?
Definition
60-70% of cellular defense, phagocytosis of small pathogenic microorganisms, bacterial infections, inflammation, stress
Term
components of blood: granulocytes:
the eosinophils do what?
Definition
2-4% lining of respiratory and digestive tract eg: parasite and allergens
Term
components of blood: granulocytes:
the basophils do what?
Definition
.5-1% contains histamine (vasodilation ) and heparin (anticoagulant)
Term
components of blood: agranulocytes:
the lymphocytes do what?
Definition
20-25% smallest T's directly attack infected or cancer cells, viral infection
Term
components of blood: agranulocytes:
the monocytes do what?
Definition
3-8% largest phagocytosis of large bacterial organism and chronic viral infection
Term
chemicals in infection

histamine:

bradykinin:

serotonin:
Definition
histamine: allergic reaction

bradykinin: inflammation

serotonin:plays a role in inflammation
Term
antibodies: immunoglobulin:

IgM

IgG

IgA

IgE

IgD
Definition
IGM: synthesized immature beta cells produced after initial contact with antigens does not cross

IgG: MOST ABUNDANT makes up 75% of anti bodies in the blood DOES CROSS

IgA: found in mucus membranes, spit, tears, mothers milk DOES NOT CROSS

IgE: allergies

IgD: unknown
Term
infectious pathologies: herpes zoster
Definition
shingles an infection that produces a a painful fluid filled skin eruptions. caused by the same virus as chicken pox. the virus lays dormant in the dorsal root ganglia of the spinal cord
Term
orthopedics: how to test for carpal tunnel
Definition
tinel sign and finkelstein test
Term
orthopedics: thoracic outlet syndrome
Definition
has cervical rib producing numbness and tingling to little finger
Term
orthopedics: sciatica test
Definition
strait leg test with dorsiflexion looking for nerve root lesion disk herniation (braggards sign)
Term
the heart:
systolic pressure is what?
Definition
pressure during the period of ventricular contraction
Term
the heart:
diastolic pressure is what?
Definition
the BP between ventricular relaxation
Term
the heart: EKG

P Wave

QRS Complex

T Wave
Definition
P Wave
atrial depolarization


QRS Complex
ventricular depolarization

T Wave

ventricular repolerization (recovery )
Term
bowels and LI disorders: acute appendicitis
Definition
inflammation of appendix, pain under umbilicus in the RLQ coughing and rebound pain(mcburnrys test) vomit and nausea. pain gets less when it bursts
Term
blood tests: PSA/ prostate specific antigen test
Definition
measures PSA in blood
less than 4ng/ml is normal
between 4-10ng/ml borderline
greater than 10ng/ml is high
high levels = prostate cancer, prostatitis, recent ejaculation,
Term
blood tests: for heart attack/CK
Definition
shows an increase of CK 6hr after the start of a heart attack. peaks at 18hrs, returns to normal after 24-36 hr
Term
blood tests: high bilirubin
Definition
jaundice
hemolytic anemia
liver disease
gall bladder disease
Term
blood tests: serum albumin
Definition
liver disease
Term
blood tests: PT: prothrombin time
Definition
liver disease as clotting factors are not producing normally
Term
cholesterol blood tests: total blood cholesterol levels are as follows
Definition
under 200 good
200- 239 borderline
240 and up is high
Term
cholesterol blood tests: HDL or good cholesterol
Definition
less than 40 is low and can mean heart disease
above 60 is good and makes heart disease less
Term
cholesterol blood tests: LDL is bad
Definition
under 100 is good
130 to 159 borderline
160 and up is high
Term
cholesterol blood tests: total cholesterol is divided by HDL
Definition
below 5to 1 is good
3.5 to 1 is optimal
Term
cholesterol blood tests: triglycerides are a fat
Definition
under 200 normal
200 to 400 borderline high
Term
the parts of the stomach are?
Definition
fundus
body
pylorus
Term
the cell membrane is made of what?
Definition
a phospholipid barrier
Term
asexual cell division is?
Definition
mitosis
Term
the proses of a cell eating is called
Definition
phagocytosis
Term
the process of the cell drinking is called
Definition
pynocytosis
Term
where does DNA translation happen?
Definition
the cells cytoplasm
Term
where does DNA transcription take place?
Definition
the nucleus
Term
types of connective tissue are
Definition
1) Blood
2) Bone
3) lymphatic
4) fat
5) cartilage
Term
reticular connective tissue does what?
Definition
holds organs together
Term
actin/myosin do what?
Definition
create a muscle impulse
Term
the path of blood through the heart is as follows
Definition
right atrium
tricuspid valve
right ventricle
pulmonary artery (only deoxygenated blood in a artery )
LUNG
pulmonary vein (only place with oxygenated blood in a vein)
left atrium
bicuspid valve
left ventricle
aorta
Term
what is the difference between motor and sensory neurons?
Definition
motor has 2

sensory has 3
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
C6
Definition
start of esophagus and trachea
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
C7
Definition
highest point of thoracic duct for lymph drainage
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
T1
Definition
apex of lung
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
T4
Definition
arch of aorta
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
T7
Definition
inferior angle of scapula
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
T9
Definition
xiphoid and sternal angle
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
T10
Definition
esophageal hiatus in diaphragm
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
L3
Definition
inferior mesenteric artery
Term
vertical anatomical levels:
L4
Definition
iliac crest and umbilicus
Term
the most used neurotransmitter in the body is?
Definition
acetylcholine
Term
the three types of cartilage are?
Definition
1) elastic
very elastic

2) hyalin
very stable

3) fibrocartilage
a blend of both
Term
which has more vasculature,
1) bone
2) cartilage
Definition
bone, cartilage receives its blood through diffusion
Term
the highly vascularized outermost layer of bone is called?
Definition
periosteum
Term
bone builder cells are?
Definition
osteoblasts and they are controlled by the parathyroid
Term
bone breaker cells are called?
Definition
osteoclasts and they are controlled by the thyroid
Term
tendons connect what?
Definition
bone to muscle
Term
ligaments connect what?
Definition
bone to bone
Term
a synarthroses joint has what range of motion ?
Definition
none
Term
a synchondroses joint has what range of motion ?
Definition
slight, such as that of the ribs
Term
a syndesmoses joint has what range of motion?
Definition
a very specific range such as the fibrous disks of the vertebral column
Term
a diarthroses joint is what?
Definition
the most common joint type with a significant range of motion
Term
pain fiber of the spinothalamic tract are found in what?
Definition
the white matter of the anterolateral horn of the spinal cords
Term
infection that is related to Eosinophilia
Definition
Parasitic
Term
acute inflammation happens in what order?
Definition
phagocytosis, migration of leukocytes, emigration of leukocytes
Term
a lack of Vit D in adults causes what?
Definition
osteomalacia
Term
hodgkins disease is a malignant neoplasm of the ____ tissue
Definition
lymphatic tissue
Term
white blood cells that proliferates greatly during a bacterial infection is what?
Definition
lymphocyte
Term
the clint presents with pain around the umbilicus, epigastrium, vomit nausea, right lower abdominal pain. what do they have?
Definition
an appendicitis
Term
what does an antibacterial agent have to have to be considered broad spectrum?
Definition
effective against both gram negative and gram positive bacteria
Term
the cardiac output is what?
Definition
stroke volume times the heart rate
Term
tinel's sign tests for what?
Definition
carpal tunnel
Term
which cell in the body digests foreign particles. and is involved i early defense?
Definition
macrophages
Term
compared to the arteries the veins do what?
Definition
stretch more
Term
when you have aids you do not have what?
Definition
Burkitt's lymphoma
Term
localized paraesthesia and numbness is caused by?
Definition
alzheimers
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