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Phleb Fundamentals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The organs and structures of the heart and blood vessels that transport nutrients, water, hormones, gasses, and other substances throughout the body are: | the cardio vascular system |
| The invasion and proliferation of pathogens in body tissues is called: | infection |
| living things that are too small to see without magnification are: | Micro organisms |
| disease causing micro organisms are: | pathogens |
| fluid or solids that are coughed up from the lungs is: | sputum |
| the design and arrangement of objects so that people interact with them most efficiently and safely is called: | ergonomics |
| what is the pacemaker of the heart triggering a beat of 60 - 100 beats per minute? | the SA, sinoatrial node |
| the process of supplying the body with oxygen is: | oxygenation |
| An odorless, colorless gas that forms in the tissues and is eliminated by the lungs is called: | carbon dioxide |
| a division of the nervous system that prepares the body to act efficiently in stressful situations (fight or flight) is: | sympathetic nervous system |
| a division of the nervous system that prepares the body for digestion and rest is: | parasympathetic nervous system |
| The diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane is called: | osmosis |
| The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called: | diffusion |
| a process that separates substances by forcing them through a membrane is: | filtration |
| A chemical substance that develops an electrical charge and can conduct an electrical current when placed in water is: | electrolyte |
| a chemical a cell produces that effects the function of other cells is: | hormone |
| a type of protein the immune system produces to neutralize a threat of some kind is called: | antibody |
| another word for eliminate | excrete |
| a plasma protein that converts into fibrin to form a clot during bleeding is called: | fibrinogen |
| The soft tissue inside bones that produces blood forming cells is called: | bone marrow |
| Any substance capable of inducing a specific immune response and triggering the production of an antibody specific to that substance is an: | antigen |
| The process by which a clot is formed in the blood is called: | coagulation |
| when an injured vessel narrows rapidly (constricting) to reduce the flow of blood also known as the first phase: | vascular phase |
| known as the second phase, blood cells clump and attach to themselves to the injured portion of a vessel to plug a leak. | platelet phase |
| the complicated process that involves substances such as fibrinogen, calcium, and clotting factors working together to form a blood clot is known as: | coagulation phase |
| when the blood clot shrinks to bring the edges of the tear together to heal it is known as: | clot retraction |
| the final step in the phase of coagulation when the clot breaks up and dissolves as the other cells complete the repair process is known as: | fibrinolysis |
| This communicator prefers to work with real numbers, facts, and data | analytical communicator |
| This communicator prefers to look at the big picture | intuitive communicator |
| This communicator prefers an organized approach with timelines and detailed plans | functional communicator |
| This communicator prefers using emotional language and communications and care what people think | personal communicator |
| Sensitivity to and identification with another person's problems, without expressing sorrow or sympathy is: | empathy |
| a micro organism that causes infections and diseases | virus |
| a single cell micro organism that reproduces rapidly and causes many infections is called: | bacterium |
| a micro organism that grows on or in animals, plants, humans, and food including yeasts and molds are: | fungus |
| A single cell parasite that replicates rapidly once inside a living host is: | protozoon |
| A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance with low pH indicating acidity and high pH indicating alkalinity is called: | pH |
| The moist inner lining of tubular structures including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestine is called: | mucous membrane |
| Any nonliving object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms is called: | fomite |
| Having an impaired immune response, usually as a result of disease, medication therapy, or surgery is called: | immunocompromised |
| A viral infection that causes a blister like rash, itching, fatigue, and fever also known as chickenpox | varicella |
| A bacterial infection of the lungs that causes fever, cough, weight loss, chills, and night sweats is called: | tuberculosis |
| A virus that causes fever, cough, runny nose, blotchy skin rash, and tiny spots inside the mouth is known as: | measles |
| A virus that causes fever and a rash and can cause serious harm to the fetus if a person develops this illness during pregnancy (German measles) | rubella |
| An infection of the membranes that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord is known as: | meningitis |
| A virus that causes blisters either around the mouth and lips or genital areas is known as: | herpes simplex |
| itchy skin rash resulting from mites burrowing under the skin is known as: | scabies |
| a mosquito is what form of transmission | vector |
| A word that means redness | erythema |
| An excessive buildup of fluid in the body tissue is called: | edema |
| expand or widen | dilate |
| the release of chemical substances | chemotaxis |
| swollen lymph nodes | lymphadenopathy |
| medication that kills bacteria | antibiotic |
| the organs and structures that regulate the body's resistance to disease is the: | immune system |
| A fungal infection of the mouth is: | oral candidiasis |
| The practice designed to reduce the number and transfer of pathogens as well as break the chain of infection; clean technique is: | medical asepsis |
| Complete removal of micro organisms and their spores from the surface of an object is known as: | surgical asepsis |
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CWillems
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