Chapter 1

Front 1

Anatomy

Back 1

Study of internal & external structures of the human body

- to cut apart

Front 2

Microscopic anatomy

Back 2

Small, needs magnification to see

- cells

- tissue

Front 3

Macroscopic(gross) anatomy

Back 3

Larger, can be seen with naked eye

Study of structures

- organs

- skeletal system through x-ray

Front 4

Positive Feedback loop

Back 4

Regulation that pushes a process forward, moves system away from equilibrium state (resting)

Front 5

Prognosis

Back 5

Prediction of outcome of a disease

- percentages of outcomes

"71% experience..."

Front 6

Symptoms

Back 6

Subjective(varies, depends on perception) indicators of illness that are perceived by patient

Front 7

Negative feedback loop

Back 7

Opposes progression, opposes stimulus, determines required action

- cools down, heats up your body to ideal conditions

Front 8

Signs

Back 8

Definite, objective, measurable indicators of illness

- numbers

- measurement

- pulse, blood pressure...

Front 9

Epidemiology

Back 9

Study of transmission, how it spreads, frequency & control of disease

Ex. Respiratory

Front 10

Histology

Back 10

Study of tissues

Front 11

Endemic

Back 11

Diseases that occur within a specific population/region

Front 12

Idiopathic diseases

Back 12

Cause cannot be determined

Front 13

Epidemic

Back 13

Occurs in large numbers over a specific region

"More cases than usual"

Front 14

Cytology

Back 14

Study of cells

Front 15

Physiology

Back 15

Function & vital processes making up the body

- how anatomical structure works

Front 16

Homeostasis

Back 16

Physiological processes that maintain/monitor stability(equilibrium) "adapt" in order to survive

- think temp

Front 17

Etiology

Back 17

Cause of disease

Ex. Virus

Front 18

Pathology

Back 18

Study of disease

Front 19

Disease

Back 19

"Not at ease"

When body functions irregularly

Front 20

Syndrome

Back 20

Specific grouping of signs & symptoms related to a specific disease

Front 21

Diagnosis

Back 21

Identification of disease determined by studying patients signs, symptoms, history, & results of tests

Front 22

Chronic conditions

Back 22

Gradual onset of symptoms over a long period of time (staying same after long period)

Front 23

Acute conditions

Back 23

Rapid onset of signs and symptoms

- sudden and severe

Front 24

Exacerbation

Back 24

"Flare up" of signs & systems

Front 25

Remission

Back 25

Period of time when signs & symptoms of chronic disease dissappear

Front 26

Relapse

Back 26

Recurrence of a disease

Front 27

Terminal disease

Back 27

Prognosis of death

- condition ending in death