Lymphatic System
"splen/o" is the combining form for _____.
Spleen
"muscl/o" is the combining form for _____.
muscle
What is dwarfism?
The lack of growth hormone; results in a short height
What is a vaccine?
A weak/dead strand of vaccine injected into humans so that we can build immunity.
The cerebrum is the same thing as ______.
The brain
The prefix "macro-" means?
"hyper-" is the prefix for what?
above; above normal; excessive
What is the main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
People with type 1 diabetes do not produce enough insulin, and people with type 2 diabetes are unable to use insulin correctly.
A virus is unable to reproduce on its own; viruses are generally smaller; viruses don't respond to stimuli; viruses don't metabolize
What is the central nervous system include?
The brain and the spinal cord
What does RBC stand for?
The suffix "-penia" means?
What is acromegaly?
The enlargement of the face, feet, and hands because of the malfunction of the hypothalamus/anterior pituitary gland and hypersecretion of growth hormone.
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What are the four regions of the brain?
Frontal, temporal, occipital, parietal
What type of white blood cell makes up <1% of your white blood cell count?
Basophil
What is the common name for the "gastrocnemius"?
"acr/o" is the combining form for ____.
extremities; limbs; hands and feet
What is HIV?
Human Immunodeficiency Virus; weakens your immune system
What is the sensory nervous system?
Senses and responds to internal and external environments (touch, smell, body temp, etc)
A condition where the white blood cell count is over 10,000/ml3
Leukocytosis
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
Tendons attach muscle to bones while ligaments attach muscle to other muscles.
Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth and the release of milk during breastfeeding in females.
What is the rotavirus?
It is a waterborne virus that attacks the lining of the small intestine
Which organ established long-term memory?
The hippocampus