Inflammation
Chronic wear and tear processes
What is osteoarthritis?
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit / entry, means of transmission, host
What is the chain of infection?
What is perfusion?
The part of the GI tract most responsible for absorption of nutrients.
What is the small intestine?
The functional unit of the kidney.
What is a nephron?
Mild sunburn
What is a superficial, partial thickness burn (1st degree)?
The phase in the infective process that extends from exposure to the onset of any symptoms
What is the incubation phase?
Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
What is the pulmonary artery?
Proteins, lipids and carbohydrates.
What are macronutrients?
The inability to voluntarily prevent the discharge of urine.
What is incontinence?
Local manifestations of acute inflammation
What are redness (erythema), heat, pain and edema?
Hepatitis
What is inflammation of the liver?
The most common occurring arrhythmia.
What is atrial fibrillation?
The most abundant mineral in the body, essential for bone and teeth formation, muscle contraction, blood coagulation and other cellular functions.
What is calcium?
A test that identifies blood in the stool, not seen with the naked eye.
What is occult blood test?
Lab values that indicate inflammation
What are CRP (C-reactive protein) and ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate)?
Most common nosocomial infection, typically caused by E-coli.
What is a urinary tract infection?
Normal is 4 - 6 L/minute
What is cardiac output?
An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight.
What is anorexia nervosa?
Stool that contains a large amount of fat.
What is steatorrhea?
Chronic inflammation of the joints
What is osteoarthritis?
Occurs when microorganisms gain access to the blood and circulate throughout the body.
What is septicemia?
What is diffusion?
Malnutrition related to protein deprivation.
What is Kwashiorkor?
Condition of having kidney stones.
What is urolithiasis?