Digestive System
It is responsible for both chemical and mechanical digestion
what is mouth
the "master gland" of the human body
what is the pituitary gland
transmits signals across the body
what is nerves
what is bones
circulates oxygenated and deoxygenated blood around the body
what is the vein and arteries
water absorption starts in this organ
what is the large intestine
signals cells, acts slower than nerve response
what is hormones
a system that works alongside the nervous system to carry out signals throughout the body
what is the endocrine system
creates white blood cells for the body
what is bone marrow
term for fast heart rate
what is tachycardia
small people that help you digest
bacteria, gut microbiota
the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Type 1 is believed to be caused by an autoimmune reaction, while type 2 is related to lifestyle factors.
In type 1, people produce little or no insulin due to immune system attack on pancreatic beta cells. In type 2, the body may make enough insulin but doesn't respond to it effectively.
the action an emt should do if your patient is having a seizure
what is keep the patient safe, clear away from any hazards and lay flat for easier breathing. call paramedics for sedatives
Works in unison with all the joints, bones and skeleton of the body to provide protection and stability
what is the muscular system
the action an emt should do if patient has heart attack
what is start CPR and grab an AED if the person is unconscious
the action a emt should do if the patient is experiencing GI bleeding
what is rushing to the hospital and monitor the patient carefully
Which reflex is adrenaline most often associated with?
fight or flight response
the body’s involuntary responses to different stimuli
what is a reflex
patient with osteoporosis broke his back, the action an emt should do
put a back board to stabilize them and neck collar
what is plasma
chronic inflammatory disease that affects lining of digestive tract, can lead to malnutrition and bowel obstructions
what is crohns disease
a condition caused by too much cortisol in the body, which can result from tumors, medicines or other factors.
what is cushings disease
uncurable degenerative rare genetic disease that degrades proper cognitive, mental and movement function
what is huntingtons
A group of disorders resulting from poorly formed or dysfunctional blood cells. This causes tiredness, difficulty in breating, pale skin, frequent infections, easy bruising and bleeding.
what is myelodysplastic syndrome
develops suddenly and causes the immune system to attack blood vessels, which become inflamed and swollen causing damage in the heart walls. most prevelant in asian children
what is kawasakis disease