What is inflammation of the sinuses?

What is COPD?

What occurs in the alveoli?

Inflammation of the tonsils is...

What prevents the trachea from collapsing?

A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) usually caused by smoking. a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. The air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones.

A doctor who specializes in tonsils and larynyx...

What is another name for windpipe?

A small flap of cartilage that closes to prevent food from going into the trachea and lungs is the

Vocal cords can be found in the ...

What are the diaphragm muscles doing during inspiration (inhalation)?

Inflammation and infection can irritate the larynx and vocal cords causing your voice to become hoarse (dysphonia) or aphonia. This is called...

A viral infection of the upper respiratory system.

A bacterial infection that is highly contagious. It is caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body. It spreads through the air when a person with this disease of the lungs or throat coughs, sneezes, or talks.

A lack of oxygen to the cells and tissues. A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

One or more layers of epithelial cells overlying a layer of loose connective tissue and line the respiratory tract and release mucous to trap pathogens and dirt.

Immunity that is acquired during the organism's lifetime and involves the activation of white blood cells (B and T lymphocytes), which distinguish and react to foreign substances. B lymphocytes (or B cells) operate by producing antibodies, proteins that neutralize foreign antigens.

Which of the following terms relates to being able to be cautious with sensitive information when working in diagnostic careers.

An interstitial fluid that circulates and carries white blood cells (WBCs) to kill bacteria, also carries proteins and fats. It bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream.

The study of disease or injury.

The process of certain cells engulfing or ingesting pathogens to kill or destroy them.

This body system helps remove waste and transport cells of the immune system.

Abnormal condition of structure or function of organ systems.

The innate immune system provides this kind of nonspecific protection through a number of defense mechanisms, which include saliva, sweat, oil and mucous. They contain antimicrobial proteins that harm or destroy invaders. This is an example of ...

Filtration sites of lymph fluid to fight infection.

They are similar to checkpoints.

The medical term for WBC, White Blood Cells?

The lymphatic system does not have an organ such as the heart to pump/circulate the lymph throughout its vessels. It relies on __________________ to move and circulate lymph fluid. This is another reason why physical activity and exercise are important for good health.

This organ makes RBCs, WBCs, filters old RBCs, and filters waste.

As part of Specific Immunity, these are produced in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. They stimulate our immune response recognizing and latching onto antigens in order to destroy and remove them from the body.

Which of the following is a reason for laceration repair/suturing?

The medical term for a blister is a ...

A skin pigment that also helps provide some protection from the sun.

This organ system consists of the skin, hair and nails.

The medical term for itchiness is...

The following signs and symptoms, redness, pain, swelling, increased heat temperature are a part of the body's immune response second line of defense. It is called...

A neurological, seizure syndrome, a brain disorder associated with abnormal electrical impulses in the neurons of the brain.

Sensory nerves that carry electrical impulse messages to the brain and/or spinal cord.

Motor nerves that carry electrical impulse messages to the muscles to activate movement.

The CNS, or Central Nervous System is made up of the...

The three membranes (the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater) that line the skull and vertebral canal and enclose the brain and spinal cord.

The two major divisions of the Nervous System are the...

Which substance is important to nerves because it helps with electrical conduction?

Medical term for a nerve cell...

Which small gland in the brain is divided into an anterior and posterior side and is also known as the "master gland?"

The end of the pres-synaptic neuron has ___________________ which send neurotransmitters across the synapse to the post-synaptic neuron.

These chemical messengers are released from the pre-synaptic terminal branches of the neuron and help relay the electrical impulse messages across the synapse to the post-synaptic neuron.

Smooth or visceral muscular contractions (involuntary) that help move food through the alimentary canal and urine to the bladder.

What are the two major divisions of the Digestive System (Gastrointestinal)?

Which accessory organ of the digestive system creates bile and filters toxins?

Which accessory organ of the digestive system stores the bile?

What does "gastr" mean?

Where does most of the absorption of nutrients take place?

In the digestive system, this part absorbs water, minerals and houses trillions of bacteria that create vitamins B & K.

Inflammation of the gallbladder is called...

The four tastes of the tongue are...?

Sudden pain that begins on the right side of the lower abdomen.

Sudden pain that begins around your navel and often shifts to your lower right abdomen.

Pain that worsens if you cough, walk or make other jarring movements.

Nausea and vomiting.

Loss of appetite.

Are common symptoms of...

All of the following are organs of the alimentary canal EXCEPT for the...

The geriatric life stage when loved ones are most important is the ______________________ stage of life.

A startle reflex of babies when they hear a sudden loud noise is the ______________ reflex.

This life stage during the teenage years when puberty occurs is called...

As part of the musculoskeletal system, this is a thin, strong, clear connective tissue that holds muscle tissue together.

The area where the joints of the skull meet are called...

Why does the stomach have rugae?

Inflammation of the liver is ...

The long shaft of the bones are called...

The following muscle type is a voluntary muscle type.

What is the connective tissue that holds muscle to bone?

What is the connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint?

What is the inner layer of the bone that lines the medullary canal?

What type of joint moves freely?

What type of joint moves slightly?

Mastication is defined as...

The characteristic of muscles in which they can return back to their original shape/size?

The characteristic of muscles in which the muscle fibers are stimulated by nerves, become short and thick, which causes movement?

The characteristic of muscles in which the muscle has the ability to be stretched?

The characteristic of muscles in which the muscle has irritability and has the ability to respond to a stimulus such as a nerve impulse.

This part of certain bones produces red blood cells (erythrocytes), platelets (thrombocytes), and some white blood cells (leukocytes), is involved in the body's immune response, and is sometimes transplanted in people with defective immune systems.

The medullary canal is a cavity in the diaphysis of long bones and is filled with ___________________ which is mainly fat cells.

The bones in the palm of the hand are called...

When do the first baby teeth typically erupt?

The type of muscle movement moves a body part toward the midline.

The type of muscle movement moves a body part away from the midline.

As part of the Urinary System, these are microscopic filtering units located in the kidneys. There are more than one million per kidney.

How can a urinary tract infection (UTI) be diagnosed?

What would be found in the urine test?

Which body system helps regulate fluid balance, has glands that produce hormones for growth and development?

What are the male gonads that help with sexual development?

What are the female gonads that help with sexual development?

These oval-shaped glands that are located behind the two thyroid gland lobes in the neck. Each gland is usually about the size of a pea.

How many parathyroid glands are there?

Which gland releases glucose into the blood stream to regulate blood sugar?

What is the temporary gland that is the sac where a baby is held and is also called the "afterbirth?"

Pituitary dwarfism is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not make enough _________________ (a deficiency).