Medical Detectives Lesson 1 Test Review

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What is blood pressure?

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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.

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What does temperature measure in the human body?

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The measure of the heat created by the body.

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What are bacteria?

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Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host.

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What is an experiment?

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A scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

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What is respiratory rate?

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The number of breaths taken in one minute.

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What is a microbiologist?

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A scientist who studies microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

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What are vital signs?

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Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and respiratory rate.

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What is the incubation period?

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The time between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the role of a sphygmomanometer?

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A device used to measure blood pressure.