Mad Scientist
What does a catalyst do to a chemical reaction?
speeds it up
What is the name of the "doorman" of the cell?
cell membrane
The CNS is comprised of which 2 body parts?
brain and spinal cord
What kind of receptors are responsible for our sense of sight?
photoreceptors
Which layer of the integumentary system contains adipose cells?
subcutaneous/ hypodermis
The abbreviation "Rx" means:
prescription
pH is a measurement of the __________ ion concentration (hint: it is an element)
hydrogen
What is considered the control center of the cell, as it contains the DNA?
nucleus
Which part of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) is active during times of stress?
sympathetic nervous system
What is the function of the ear's semicircular canals?
balance
Which layer of skin contains melanocytes and keratinocytes?
epidermis
The abbreviation "CXR" means:
chest x-ray
What is the term for a substance that has a pH greater than 7.0?
alkaline/ base
A passive process that pulls water from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration is called___________
osmosis
Which part of the brain is chiefly responsible for balance and the coordination of movements?
cerebellum
Which layer of the eyeball supplies the retina with its blood supply?
choroid
What is the difference between a sebaceous gland and a sudoriferous gland?
sebaceous secretes sebum (oil), sudoriferous secretes sweat
The abbreviation "Dx" means:
diagnosis
You are caring for a patient with respiratory failure. ABGs are drawn. You would suspect that the results would show respiratory _____________ (acidosis or alkalosis)
acidosis
Lysosomes "clean up" the cell via phagocytosis. What is phagocytosis?
Which cerebral lobe is responsible for personality, higher-order thinking, and purposeful movement?
frontal lobe
middle ear
Which layer of skin contains nerve endings, blood vessels, and glands (sebaceous/ sudoriferous)?
dermis
The abbreviation "Tx" means:
treatment
Blood has a normal pH range of ______ to _________
7.35 to 7.45
What happens if a hypotonic solutions such as pure water is administered intravenously?
cell will burst (cytolysis)
Which part of the brain connects the right hemisphere with the left hemisphere?
corpus callosum
What type of fluid fills the anterior chamber of the eye?
aqueous humor
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The abbreviation "NPO" means:
nothing by mouth