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41 Cards in this Set
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Of all the cells that exist & reproduce in the body, ______ are the only ones that are believed to be finite and their numbers are established at birth |
nerves |
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_________ is the endogenous protein that protects the body against viral infections |
interferon |
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_________ is a term often used for tissue death, it occurs at any time and is caused by a lack of oxygen in the cells of the tissue |
necrosis |
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An inadequate supply of oxygen to the cells due to severe inflammation that ultimately leads the cellular necrosis is called ________ |
ischemia |
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________ & ____________ are two kinds of specific immunity disease |
humoral & cell-mediated |
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In the proper sequence, the five basic stages of a disease are: _____, ______, ______, _______, ______. |
incubation, prodromal, clinical, decline, & covalescent |
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____________ is a type of immunity that develops when an individual is exposed to a pathogen and then develops antibodies as a result of the exposure |
active-natural |
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____________ is a type of immunity that develops when an individual is given a vaccination from a weakened form of the pathogen |
active-artificial |
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__________ is a type of immunity that develops through transference of mother to baby |
passive-natural |
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A pap smear is an example of a __________ level of prevention |
secondary |
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_________ is considered the energy producers of the cell. It is here that ATP is produced |
mitochondria |
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Cell _______, _________ & _________ are the three common changes that can take place. |
atrophy, hypertrophy, & hyperplasia |
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__________ is just one of the causes of inflammation which also can develop as a result of trauma, sun exposure, & chemical contact |
infection |
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_________ has been identified as the first endogenous chemical mediators in the inflammatory process |
histamines |
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The fluid in _________ helps to dilute poisonous substances that may be present at the site of the injury. It can take a a serous, fibrinous, or hemorrhagic form. |
exudate |
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One of the most crucial factors in an effective inflammatory process is an adequate ___________, if impaired the inflammatory process will be slow and healing prolonged. |
blood supply |
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___________ is another term that is often used for allergies. |
hypersensitivity |
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_____________ is just one of several bacteria pathogens that normally inhabit the body, but can trigger a disease if they start to flourish. |
Streptococci/Staphylococci |
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_______ is considered the "father of modern day medicine" |
hippocrates |
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The _____ were the first people to espouse the health philosophy of "a healthy mind in a healthy body" |
greeks |
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Edward Jenner in the 18th century was credited with creating the first ______. |
vaccine |
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________ was the disease that Edward Jenner developed the vaccination |
smallpox |
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Hippocrates theory of body humors led to the medical practice of _______. |
bloodletting |
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In the late 19th century, an emphasis on reducing noxious air vapors or _______ was developed in Massachusetts. |
miasma |
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A person who seeks to discover the cause of a disease, its patter, & provide recommendations to control it is called a _________. |
epidemiologist |
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The number of cases of a particular pathogen in a community at a specific time is referred to as ________. |
prevalence rate |
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It is estimated that 85% of the cases of non-infectious disease can be directly attributed to an individuals ________. |
lifestyle |
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Other than skin, ______, _______, & ______ are examples of bodys external barriers that help resist pathogens. |
saliva cerumen & tears |
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________ occurs after trauma and/or infection and is critical to the healing process. |
inflammation |
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What are the 3 primary forms of bacteria? |
Cocci or round shaped Bacilli or rod shaped Spirilla or spiral shaped |
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The epidemiologist theory of disease occurrence states that in order to contract a disease, it is dependent on the relationship of 3 factors. What are they? |
The disease agent The environment The host |
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What are the 4 fat soluble vitamins? |
A D E K |
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Other than virus and bacteria, what are 3 other forms of pathogen? |
Fungi Protozoa Prions |
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Of the conditions identified below, what 4 are considered autoimmune? |
Lupus Asthma Urticaria Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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During the period of early Egypt, what 3 medical constructs were examined and are still utilized today? |
Pulses were taken The heart is the most important organ Body temperatures were noted |
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Hippocrates believed that all people possess 4 humors (fluids). What were they? |
Blood Black Bile Phlegm Yellow Bile |
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What are the 4 basic theories of disease causation? |
Evil Spirits & Supernaturals Contagions Germ or Pathogens Multiple Causation |
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Epidemiologists studied 3 basic patterns of disease. What are they? |
Pandemics Epidemics Endemics |
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The prevention of disease is often provided in 3 levels. What are they? |
Tertiary Primary Secondary |
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The works of da Vinci and Vesalius laid the foundation for....? |
Modern Anatomy |
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Identify 4 of the seven contemporary theories of aging. |
Free Radicals Immunological Somatic DNA Damage Wear and Tear |
