Anatomy I
The ______ are responsible for blood filtration
Kidneys
The _______ is the central organ of the nervous system.
Brain
__________ is the liquid component of blood that contains water, electrolytes, proteins, glucose, hormones, carbon dioxide and other dissolved substances.
Plasma
Yo can purchase prescribed medications at the _______.
Pharmacy
_________ is a feeling of fullness in the nose. There might be excessive accumulation of mucus and secretions in the air passages of the nose.
Nasal congestion
The _______ produces digestive enzymes and hormones.
Pancreas
The _________ plays an important role in the process of detoxification of the body.
Liver
Blood _______ is the fluid that remains after the removal of blood cells and clotting factors.
Serum
A _________ is a tube with a piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids
Syringe
An area of the skin that has changes in texture or color and may look inflamed or irritated is a _________.
Rash
The ________ gland regulates metabolism in the body.
Thyroid
Smoking is very harmful for the ________.
Lungs
________ is a vital element gotten from breathing.
Oxygen
The _______ is a hospital ward that provides specialized care for patients who are very ill.
ICU Intensive Care Unit
A quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly closures of the glottis that produces a short, relatively sharp sound.
Hiccups
The doctor checked the patient's pulse and blood pressure to assess the state of blood _________.
Circulation
Myositis is inflammation of the ________.
Muscle
________ is a bypeoduct of metabolism that is produced during cellular respiration.
Carbon dioxide
A __________ is a room or set of rooms that provides care for pregnant women, women who have recently given birth and newborn infants.
Maternity ward
A ______ is your body's way of responding when something irritates your throat or airways
Cough
Blood _______ supply the body with oxygen and nutrients
Vessels
The ________ consists of 33 vertebrae, forming the main support of the body.
Spine
An _______ is an x-ray examination od ghe arteries to detect possible blockages or injuries.
Arteriogram
An _________ is a non-invasive method of studying organs and tissues.
Ultrasound
A ________ is a cut or damage on the surface of the skin that does not penetrate the lower tissues.
Scratch