Medical Detectives lesson 1.1 and 1.3 Vocab.

Front

What is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest?

Back

Diastolic pressure

Front

What pair of organs filters waste and extra water from the blood?

Back

Kidney

Front

What reflects essential body functions, including heartbeat and breathing rate?

Back

Vital Signs

Front

What is part of an area on the body that has suffered damage through injury or disease?

Back

Lesion

Front

What is the number of breaths a person takes per minute?

Back

Respiratory Rate

Front

What is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting?

Back

Systolic pressure

Front

What is the term for the body's response to injury or illness?

Back

Inflammation

Front

What is the term for the measurement of the force of blood against the walls of the arteries?

Back

Blood Pressure

Front

What is the term for the process of breathing in and out?

Back

Respiration

Front

What is the term for the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment?

Back

Homeostasis