PLTW-Medical Detectives: Lesson 1 Flashcards

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

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.

Back

personal protective equipment

Front

The use of practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens.

Back

aseptic technique

Front

Organisms such as yeasts or molds that reproduce quickly in moist, humid environments.

Back

fungi

Front

The number of breaths taken in one minute

Back

respiratory rate

Front

A proposed explanation based on some evidence and used as a starting point to investigate further.

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hypothesis