PLTW-Medical Detectives: Lesson 1

Front

Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels, especially arteries, measured using two numbers, usually measured by means of a sphygmomanometer and expressed in millimeters of mercury.

Back

blood pressure

Front

A variable that depends on the state of another variable.

Back

dependent variable

Front

Measure of the heat created by the body

Back

temperature

Front

Group or sample expected to produce a negative result.

Back

negative control

Front

A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

Back

microorganisms

Front

In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness.

Back

agent

Front

Specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears for protection against infectious materials. This includes safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory aprons.

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personal protective equipment

Front

the pressure in the arteries (a type of blood vessel) when the heart contracts to push blood throughout the body

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systolic pressure

Front

A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.

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trial

Front

A clinical provider who is not a physician but who has undergone specialized education, training, certification, and licensure that allows them to provide some healthcare-related services, perform certain procedures, and prescribe some medications.

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advanced practice provider