Body Structure
basic units of the body
cells
the outer layer of the skin is called....
epidermis
This type of care focuses on providing comfort and support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, rather than curing the disease.
palliative care
This is the term for the soft, spongy tissue found inside many bones, responsible for producing blood cells.
bone marrow
This large artery carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
aorta
a steady state or stable internal environment
homeostasis
This layer of skin, located beneath the epidermis, contains connective tissue, blood vessels, hair follicles, and sensory receptors.
dermis
This type of palliative care is typically provided in the final stages of a terminal illness, often in a patient’s home or in a hospice facility
hospice care
This is the condition in which bones become brittle and more likely to fracture due to a decrease in bone density.
osteoporosis
These blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.
arteries
the lungs are located within which body cavity
thoracic cavity
The skin contains these tiny blood vessels that allow the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products between the blood and tissues.
capillaries
This practice involves helping a patient manage symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, or nausea, while focusing on comfort rather than curative treatments.
symptom management
This type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip, where the rounded head of one bone fits into a cup-like cavity of another.
ball and socket joint
This chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta.
left ventricle
The ventral cavity contains which cavities
abdominal, pelvic, thoracic cavties
This condition is characterized by red, inflamed skin, often with a scaly appearance, and is commonly associated with autoimmune disorders.
psoriasis
This legal document allows a patient to indicate whether they wish to receive life-sustaining treatments like mechanical ventilation or tube feeding.
MOST
This type of muscle tissue is under voluntary control and is responsible for moving the bones of the skeleton.
skeletal muscle
This blood component carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.
red blood cells
name the 4 regions within the abdomen
RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ
This highly contagious bacterial skin infection is often marked by yellow crusty sores and is more common in children.
impetigo
This symptom refers to an altered mental state, where the patient may experience confusion, agitation, or hallucinations near the end of life.
Delerium
This muscle tissue type is found in the walls of internal organs like the intestines and blood vessels, and is not under voluntary control.
smooth muscle
This condition occurs when there is a blockage or narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart.
CAD