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Name the layers of the Dermis |
Reticular layer (top) Papillary later |
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What is a DVT |
A blood clot in a deep vein in the body |
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Symptoms of a DVT |
Pain Swelling Warm skin Redness |
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What is an aneurism |
A localised abnormal beak spot in a blood vessel |
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Symptoms of an aneurism |
Similar to a stroke |
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Name the 4 layers of the epidermis |
This is the top layer of skin Striatum corneum (top) Striatum granulosum Striatum spirosum Striatum basale |
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How does the autonomic nervous system affect the heartrate |
The autonomic nervous system sends a signal to the adrenal glands to release adrenaline which increases heartrate |
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Symptoms of a stroke |
Facial drop Dizziness Trouble walking Trouble seeing Spurred speech Confusion Numbness or weakness |
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TBI (traumatic brain injury symptoms) |
Loss or change in consciousness Seizure Unequal dilation of pupils Clear fluid from eyes and ears Nausea and vomiting Slurred speech Leg weakness Balance problems Headache Dizziness |
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Name parts of peripheral nervous system |
Nerves and ganglia outside brain and spinal cord |
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Central nervous system |
Brain and spinal cord |
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Main function of the heart and cardiovascular system |
To provide cells with oxygen by exchanging gas in lungs and pumping blood around body |
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What is Homeostasis |
Ability of body to maintain a relatively stable internal condition despite the changing environment |
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Blood reaches the lungs via the pulmonary vein and it is deoxygenated. It leaves the lungs oxygenated via the pulmonary artery |
Vein and artery switch |
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What is systole and diastole in blood pressure? |
Systole is the heart when it is pumping Diastole is the heart measure when it is relaxing |
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Link of endocrine and central nervous system |
Hypothalmus link between central nervous system and endocrine system it controls pituitary gland and other endocrine glands eg fight or flight adrenal gland |
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Cause if Hepatitis C and how it’s contracted |
Virus that can infect and damage the liver Can contract if come into contact with blood of infected person |
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Cause if Hepatitis C and how it’s contracted |
Virus that can infect and damage the liver Can contract if come into contact with blood of infected person |
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Where is the pharynx located |
Behind the nose and mouth which connects the esophagus |
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What does the diaphragm do |
Separates, heart lungs and digestive system and produces lung inflation and deflation |
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Knee jerk reflex |
A way of checking the central nervous system without a scan as it is an automatic reflex at spinal cord level |
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Hepatitis A symptoms and contracted by |
Viral liver infection Uncommon in England widespread in Africa and India |
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Symptoms of UTI |
Burning feeling when weeing Frequent need to wee Pain pressure in back Feeling tired and shaky Cloudy bloody pee Fever and chills |
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Larynx what do they do |
Vocal cords produce voice when you have laryngitis u cannot speak properly |
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Larynx what do they do |
Vocal cords produce voice when you have laryngitis u cannot speak properly |
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Describe role of epiglottis |
Flap which prevents food from entering larynx and trachea |
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What is cause of cystic fibrosis |
Excessive sticky mucous clogs lungs liver pancreas and intestines
Lower oxygen level in body |
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What is pneumonia |
Infection of the lungs caused by bacteria |
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Early symptoms of diabetes |
Going to the toilet Thirsty Fatigue Weight loss Genital itching Slow wound healing Blurred vision Extreme hunger |
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Bronchus |
Extension of windpipe shuttles air in and out of lungs |
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What is the bronchole |
Minute branches of which the bronchus divides |
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Aveoli |
Tiny air sacs which allow rapid gas exchange in lungs |
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Hepatitis B how is it contracted |
Blood and body fluid Unprotected sex Tattoo needles Vaccines |
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Role of trachea |
Cartilaginous tube also called windpipe |
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Things which help reduce diabetes symptoms |
Lose weight Exercise Drink water Follow plant based diet Stress less Don’t smoke |
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Role of autonomic nervous system |
Unconcious function digestion heart rate etc |
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Symptoms of multiple sclerosis |
Visual problems Tingling and numbness Pain and spasms Weakness and fatigue Balance problems Dizziness Bladder issues Sexual dysfunction Cognitive problems |
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What is cardiac arhythmia |
Heart rate to fast or slow |
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What is brachycardia? |
Slow heart rate |
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What’s tachycardia? |
Fast heart rate |
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Symptoms of irregular flutter or fibrillation heart rate |
Chest pain fluttering sensation shortness of breath symptoms like panic attack |
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What’s angina |
A chest pain caused by reduced blood to heart muscles |
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Symptoms of angina |
Dizziness fatigue pain swearing worse with over exertion |
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Purpose of respiration |
Exchange of gassed to provide cells in body with oxygen |
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Respiration controlled by which part of brain |
Medulla oblongata |
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What’s Cheyenne’s stroke breathing |
Abnormal breathing deep and fast can cause breathing to stop (apnea) periodic breathing common in congestive heart failure and sleep apnea |
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Name where main pulse points in body are? |
Wrist Behind ear Groin Behind knee Top of foot Temple area |
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Name the 4 main integumentary system components |
Skin Sweat gland Hair Nails |
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Name the three types of burn and the layers they cross |
First degree mild Second degree effects epidermis and dermis Third gone through dermis to deeper layer (subcutaneous) |
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What’s a pulmonary embolism |
Blockage of artery because of embolism (like blood clot) which has moved from elsewhere in body via blood stream |
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Symptoms of pulmonary embolism |
Coughing up blood Shortness of breath |
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Role of heart valves |
To prevent backflip and allow chambers to fill |
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What is the main role of the endocrine system |
Maintenance of internal environment control of storage and utilisation of energy Regulation of growth and development Body’s response to environmental stimuli |
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Name the two types of bronchitis |
Acute- result of cold Chronic- damage to cilia in bronchial tree from repeated infection |
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Bronchitis symptoms |
Yellow sputum wheezing Long term sinusitis |
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What is the pulse |
Measurement of heart rate |
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What’s the heart rate? |
Speed of heart beat |
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Blood pressure |
How much pressure being used to pump |
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What’s the function of the skin? |
Protects deeper tissue from Mechanical damage, bumps Chemical damage- acid alkaline Bacterial damage Ultraviolet light Thermal damage Dedication drying out |
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Which side of the body is the liver located? |
Right side |
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What is the approximate size and weight of the liver? |
3 pounds and size of football |
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The liver is divided Into two lobes the right and left which one is Smaller? |
Left due to heart |
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There are two smaller lines of the liver what are they? |
The caudate and the quadrite |
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What does the liver manufacture food into? |
Chemicals |
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The body refined nutrients and drugs why? |
So they can be absorbed by the body |
