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58 Cards in this Set
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the name for an unborn baby in the womb that is recognizable as a human
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fetus
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the chemical and physical process by which the body burns food and generates energy
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metabolism
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circulation of blood thru all the body EXCEPT the lungs
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systemic circulation
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the pressure during contraction of the ventricles
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systolic pressure
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muscles that increase the angle between the bones of a joing
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extensors
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most important and complex part of nervous system
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brain
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nervous system responsible for functions that are consciously controlled
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somatic
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name of the white of the eye , part of the tough outer layer of the eyeball
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sclera
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colored part of the eye
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iris
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eating disorder where people starve themselves and are severely underweight
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anorexia nervosa
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leading cause of accidental deaths in U.S.
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traffic accidents
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If your clothes catch fire you should
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stop, drop and roll
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Never use water on what (2) types of fires
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grease, electrical
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body's largest veins
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venae cavae
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large, spongy organs inside the thoracic cavity
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lungs
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ring of thick bone that supports most of body's weight
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pelvic girdle
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tissue that attaches muscle to bone
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tendon
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wasting away of muscle thru lack of use
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atrophy
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name three parts of neuron
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dendrite, axon, cell body
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bundle of nerve fibers thru which brain communicates with body
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spinal cord
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Sensory receptors responsible for sensations of touch and pressure
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mechanorecptors
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Sensory receptors responsible for smell and taste
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chemoreceptors
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inability of eyes to focus on distant objects
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myology
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good drownproofing technique in choppy water
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survival float
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drownproofing technique should be used in cold water while wearing a PFD
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HELP position
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which weather condition would warranty going underground or crouching down next to wall away from windows
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tornado
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tube that connects pharynx with stomach
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esophagus
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largest internal organ in the body
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liver
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largest artery in the body
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aorta
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the 2 major parts of the skeletal system
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axial skeleton
and appendicular skeleton |
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the nerve cells of the body are called
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neurons
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central nervous system is composed of the _________and __________
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brain and spinal cord
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2 types of nerves in the peripheral nervous system
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spinal nerves
cranial nerves |
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neurons that relay signals from the CNS to other parts of the body
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motor neurons
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dangerous surface current formed when large quantities of water reced rapidly into the sea are called
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rip currents
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the most common emergency signal is
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three of anything
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inflammation of the skin
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dermatitis
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serious reduction in the body's water content
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dehydration
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below-normal body temperature
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hypothermia
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freezing of body tissue
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frostbite
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balancing of different risks when considering a decision or policy
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risk assessment
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means fat or fatty
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lip-, lipo
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refers to the liver
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hepat-, hepato-
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refers to the bones
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osteo-
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refers to the muscles
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my-, myo
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refers to the arm
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brachia
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means without
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an-
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means dark
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melan-, melano-
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means inflammation
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-itis
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means condition
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-ia
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means heat
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them-, thermo-
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refers to the eye
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-op, -ops
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means killing
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-cide
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doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system
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gastroenterologist
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doctor who prevents and corrects misalignment of the teeth
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orthodontist
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doctor who treats bone and joint injuries and disorders
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orthopedist
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doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders
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dermatologist
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doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system
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neugologist
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