Medical Word Parts
Word part for inflammation
-itis
What is the head bone called?
Cranium
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What does CNS stand for
Central Nervous System
How many organs does the urinary system have?
6
Condition of the blood
emia
What is the bones that protect your heart and lungs?
Ribs
What are the names of the chambers
Atria and Ventricles
How many pairs of cranial nerves are there?
12
What is the functioning unit of the kidney
The nephrons
Cardi/o =
Heart
Collarbone is called
Clavicle
What are the blood pressure numbers called?
Top number is Systolic and bottom number is Diastolic
How many pairs of spinal nerves are there
31
How many mLs can the urinary bladder hold?
600-800mLs
Ur/o
Urine
Fetus's skeletons are made up of
Cartilage
What is the normal range for an adults pulse?
60-100
What do sensory nerves do?
Carry messages to the brain
What are the three regions of the kidney?
The outer renal cortex, The inner renal medulla and the central renal pelvis
inflammation of the appendix
appendicitis
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
What is the doctor of the heart called
Cardiologist
What does Dopamine control? (three things)
Controls reward, pleasure and emotional response.
When does the control of the external sphincter usually become obtained
2-4 years old