What am I?
HCT
hematocrit
These word parts mean vein(s)
phleb/o
ven/o
Cardiac tamponade
acute compression of the heart caused by fluid accumulation in pericardial cavity
Break this term into combining parts: thrombophlebitis
thromb/o/phleb/itis
What are the functions of the cardiovascular system?
pumps blood to body
exchanges gases, nutrients, and waste
regulates temperature
This is an exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen such as bee venom, peanuts or latex. Symptoms range from mild, with patients experiencing hives or sneezing, to severe symptoms such as drop in blood pressure and blockage of the airway, which can lead to death within minutes.
anaphylaxis
PT
prothrombin time
This word part means atrium
atri/o
Fibrillation
rapid, quivering, uncoordinated contractions of the atria or ventricles causing cardiac arrhythmia
Break this term into its combining parts: pericardocentesis
peri/cardi/o/centesis
What is the function of the arteries?
carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body. carries oxygen and nutrients
Natural killer cells, phagocytes, inflammation and fever, and protective proteins are all components of which line of defense?
the second line of defense
CPK
creatine phosphokinase
This word part means deficiency or blockage
isch/o
myocardial infarction (MI)
death (necrosis) of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply (also called heart attack)
Break this term into its combining parts: lymphangiography
lymph/angi/o/graphy
What are the functions of blood?
transport nutrients, waste, oxygen, carbon dioxide and hormones
protect against microorganisms
regulates the body
This surgical technique brings a new blood supply to heart muscles by detouring around blocked arteries
coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
DSA
digital subtraction angiography
This suffix means removal
-apheresis
Prothrombin time
blood test that measures the ability of the blood to clot by assessing extrinsic blood factors. used to evaluate bleeding disorders such as those caused by liver disease or vitamin K deficiency, or to monitor anticoagulation therapy such as warfarin. frequently ordered in conjunction with activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
Break this term into its combining parts: atrioventricular
atri/o/ventricul/ar
What are the functions of the lymphatic system?
return excessive tissue fluid to the blood
absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins from the small intestine and transport them to the blood
provide a defense against infections and other diseases
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!
Each team choose term from pages 372-373. You will have to define the opposing teams word without looking.
I'll give you 3 minutes to decide which term your team wants to give the other team and 2 minutes to quickly skim the other terms (you should have been studying these already)
ESR
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
This suffix means control, stop, standing
-stasis
infectious mononucleosis
acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fatigue, and fever. the disease affects mostly young people and is often transmitted by saliva
Break this term into its combining parts: endarterectomy
end/arter/ectomy
What are the functions of the immune system?
protect the body against pathogens, foreign agents, toxins, and abnormal body cells
What is the difference between an embolus and a thrombus?
an embolus can be a clot or other foreign material
a thrombus is strictly a blood clot
percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty
This suffix means loosening, dissolution, separating
-lysis
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
advanced, chronic immune system suppression caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection; manifested by opportunistic infections (such as candidiasis and TB), neurologic disease (peripheral neuropathy and cognitive motor impairment), and secondary neoplasms (Kaposi sarcoma)
Break this term into its combining parts: aortic stenosis
aort/ic stenosis
notice that the suffix stenosis is a stand-alone word here.
What is the function of the spleen?
blood is cleansed of microorganisms in the spleen. the spleen stores blood and destroys worn out red blood cells.
What are the common types of anemia?
due to blood loss - example: result of hemorrhage
due to decreased production - example: iron deficiency
due to increased destruction - example: sickle cell anemia