Biomolecules
This biomolecule's function is to repair and build tissues
protein
This hormone lowers blood glucose levels
insulin
A fatty buildup inside an artery
plaque
This is what your body gets to when it sustains a stable internal environment
homeostasis
This type of specialist studies blood
hematologist
Biomolecule that includes fats, oils, and waxes
lipids
A type of diabetes is known as insulin resistance
type 2
Cell that transports oxygen throughout the body
red blood cells
These professionals draw blood from patients
phlebotomists
This type of feedback loop counteracts change to maintain stability
negative feedback loop
Biomolecule that is the body’s main source of quick energy
carbohydrate
This hormone raises blood glucose levels
glucagon
Cell fragments primarily responsible for clotting (use both names)
platelets (thrombocytes)
This protein in red blood cells binds oxygen and gives blood its red color
hemoglobin
This vein is where you'd routinely get blood drawn from
antecubital vein
Biomolecule made of building blocks called amino acids
protein
This type of feedback loop amplifies or increases a response
positive feedback loop
_______ is a condition that occurs when the amount of hemoglobin in a person’s blood drops below the normal range.
anemia
Emailing patient records to a roommate without consent would be classified as what
a HIPAA violation
This type of cholesterol transporting in the blood is less likely to create plaques on the vessel walls
HDL
Biomolecules that carry the instructions for producing proteins. Both DNA and RNA are examples.
nucleic acids
When we feel hungry between meals, the pancreas releases _________ to signal the ________ to release _________.
glucagon; liver; glucose
If a lab report shows elevated white blood cells, this could suggest what general type of condition (not including cancer)?
infection (or inflammation)
What is the full name for the federal law regarding patient privacy?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A comprehensive set of standards and practices designed to give patients specific rights regarding their protected health information
HIPAA