Med. Term. Chapter 7-8 Exam

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Pylorus

Back 1

Narrow passage that connects the stomach with the sm. intestine.

Front 2

Fundus

Back 2

The upper, rounded part of the stomach

Front 3

Antrum

Back 3

The lower part of the stomach

Front 4

Ascites

Back 4

Abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.

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Bolus

Back 5

Mass of food that has been chewed and is ready to be swallowed.

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Botulism

Back 6

Food poisoning; Caused by the bacterium 'CLAUSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM' one of the most poisonous toxins known to man.

Front 7

Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

Back 7

Pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea, followed by hyperpnea.

Front 8

Anoxia

Back 8

Absence of oxygen from the body's blood, gasses, or tissues.

Front 9

Croup

Back 9

Acute respiratory in children/infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.

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Pertussis

Back 10

Whooping cough; a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract.

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Apnea

Back 11

The absence of spontaneous respiration.

Front 12

Aphonia

Back 12

The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.

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Tachypnea

Back 13

Abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually more than 20 breaths per minute.

Front 14

Atelectasis

Back 14

Collapse of part or all of a lung by blockage of the air passages, or by very shallow breathing.

Front 15

Esophagus

Back 15

The muscular tube which ingested food passes from pharynx to the stomach.

Front 16

Oropharynx

Back 16

The 2nd division of the pharynx; portion that is visible when looking into the mouth.

Front 17

Visceral Pleura

Back 17

The inner layer of the pleura that surrounds each lung.

Front 18

Perietal Pleura

Back 18

The outer layer of the pleura that lines the walls of the thoracic cavity.

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Mediastinum

Back 19

The cavity located between the lungs.

Front 20

Nebulizer

Back 20

Atomizer; pumps air/oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a vapor, which is then inhaled via a face mask or mouth piece.

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External Respiration

Back 21

Is the act of bringing air into and out of the lungs and exchanging gases from this air.

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Internal Respiration

Back 22

The exchange of gases within the cells of the body organs, cells, and tissues.

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Pulse Oximeter

Back 23

An external monitor placed on the finger in order to monitor oxygen saturation level in the blood.

Front 24

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

Back 24

(FESS) Using an endoscope in which chronic sinusitis is treated by enlarging the opening between the nose & sinus.

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Hypercapnia

Back 25

The abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood.

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Hypoxia

Back 26

Condition of having below normal oxygen levels. Less severe than anoxia.

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Hemothorax

Back 27

Collection of blood in the pleural cavity. Resulting from trauma to chest, stab wound, or can be caused by disease or surgery.

Front 28

Pleural Effusion

Back 28

Fluid in the pleural cavity that prevents the lung from expanding.

Front 29

Asthma

Back 29

Chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing.

Front 30

Chronic Bronchitis

Back 30

Excessive mucus production causing difficulty breathing, and coughing.

Front 31

"Black Lung Disease"

Back 31

Anthracosis; caused by coal dust in the lungs.

Front 32

Polysomnography

Back 32

Sleep apnea study; Most often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea.

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Esophageal Varices

Back 33

Enlarged and swollen veins at the lower end of the esophagus.

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Hiatal Hernia

Back 34

Condition in which a portion of the stomach that protrudes upward into the chest through an opening in the diaphragm.Can cause reflux & pyrosis.

Front 35

Parts of the colon(4)

Ascending Colon

Back 35

Travels upward from the cecum to the under surface of the liver.

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Parts of the colon(4)

Transverse Colon

Back 36

Passes horizontally from right to left toward the spleen.

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Parts of the colon(4)

Descending Colon

Back 37

Travels down the left side of the abdominal cavity to the sigmoid colon.

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Parts of the colon(4)

Sigmoid Colon

Back 38

An "S" shaped structure that continues from the descending colon above and joins with rectum.

Front 39

Halitosis

Back 39

Bad breath; unpleasant odor from mouth. Can be caused by dental diseases or gastric/respiratory disorders

Front 40

Cheilosis

Back 40

Cheilitis; disorder of the lips characterized by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth

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Cirrhosis

Back 41

Progressive degenerative disease of the liver that is often caused by excessive alcohol use or by viral hepatitis B or C.

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Stomatomycosis

Back 42

Any disease of the mouth due to fungus.

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Liver

Back 43

Lg. organ located in the right upper quadrant. Removes toxins in the blood & turning food into fuel and nutrients that the body needs. Destroys erythrocytes, releases bilirubin & bile.

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Parts of the Sm. Intestine(3)

Duodenum

Back 44

1st portion; extends from the pylorus to the jejunum

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Parts of the Sm. Intestine(3)

Jejunum

Back 45

The middle portion; extends from the duodenum to the ilium.

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Parts of the Sm. Intestine(3)

Ilium

Back 46

The last and longest portion; extends from the jejunum to the cecum of the large intestine.

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Cholangiography

Back 47

Radiographic exam of the bile ducts with the use of contrast medium. Identifies obstructions in the liver and bile ducts that slow or block the flow of bile from the liver.

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Catabolism

Back 48

The breaking down of body cells or substances, releasing energy and carbon dioxide.

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Anabolism

Back 49

The building up of body cells and substances from nutrients.

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Metabolism

Back 50

All the processes involved in the body's use of nutrients. Consists of Catabolism and anabolism

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Jaundice

Back 51

Yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the eyes. Caused by greater than normal amounts of bilirubin in the the blood.