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27 Cards in this Set
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Thyroid |
Endocrine gland in the neck |
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Pituitary gland |
The master gland located in the brain. Produces hormones that control functions of other endocrine glands |
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Catabolism |
Chemical reaction that provides energy by the breakdown of food |
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Layers of the stomach |
Serosa Muscularis Sub mucosa Mucosal |
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Ligature |
Mechanical method of hemostasis |
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Thermal |
Method of hemostasis that uses intense focused light |
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Thrombin |
Liquid hemostatic agent |
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Miotics |
Eyedrops to constrict the pupil (Make it smaller) |
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Mydriatics |
Drops to dilate the pupil (Make it larger ) |
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Strabismus |
Crossed eye Caused by the medial rectus muscle |
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1st line of defense |
The skin |
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2nd line of defense |
Phagocytosis by white blood cells Inflammation 1. Redness 2. Swelling 3. Heat 4. Pain 5. Disturbance (loss) of function |
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1st line of defense |
The skin |
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3rd line of defense |
Specific immune response |
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Bacteria to thrive |
Temp: 98.6 f PH. : 7 -neutral Food: oxygen /. Without oxygen |
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Parts of the small intestine |
Duodenum Jejunum Ileum Cecum |
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Tamponade |
Compression of the heart from excessive fluid or blood buildup |
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Peyronies |
Peyronie's (pay-roe-NEEZ) disease is the development of fibrous scar tissue inside the penis that causes curved, painful erections. |
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Purigos |
Prurigo is an itchy eruption of the skin. |
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Osculation |
The act of kissing |
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Afferent |
Sensory |
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Assault |
The thread of unlawful touching of another or willful attempt to harm |
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Assault |
The thread of unlawful touching of another or willful attempt to harm |
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Battery |
Unlawful touching of another without consent justification or excuse |
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Malpractice |
Professional misconduct that results in harm to another |
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Malpractice |
Professional misconduct that results in harm to another |
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Liability |
A healthcare providers responsibility, even if not at fault for any injury or harm done to a patient |
