Anatomy of the Heart
Cardi/o
Blood
Lymph and Immune
Respiratory
100
What does F represent?
Tricuspid Valve
100
The medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the heart is:
Endocarditis
100
What is hemoglobin?
A protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells
100
What term means surgical removal of the spleen?
Splenectomy
100
Characteristics of inflammation?
Pain
Redness
Swelling
Heat
200
What does A represent?
Superior Vena Cava
200
What is the term for the absence of a regular rhythm, meaning that the heart rate is either too fast, too slow or just irregular?
Arrythmia
200
What is the primary function of erythrocytes?
Transport gases, primarily oxygen and some carbon dioxide
200
Which structure in the lymphatic system is responsible for filtering lymph and trapping pathogens?
Lymph nodes
200
In the term bronchiectasis, what does the suffix mean?
Dilation; expansion
300
What does J represent?
Mitral Valve (Bicuspid)
300
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction
300
Which cells are responsible for blood clotting?
Platelets
300
What are examples of Type I hypersensitivity?
Immediate Hypersensitivity,
anaphylactic shock allergic asthma
300
Signs and symptoms of an asthma attack?
Wheezing, Coughing, SOB
400
What does P represent?
Aorta
400
What is the function of the pulmonary veins?
Carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
400
What medical term means formation of blood cells?
Hematopoiesis
400
Example of passive immunity?
Transfer of antibodies from mother to baby through breast milk
400
Process of breathing out?
Exhalation (expiration)
500
What does G & I represent?
Right and Left Ventricles
500
What does CAD, HTN, BP, and EKG mean?
Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Electrocardiogram
500
Using medical terminology word parts, what term means hardening of the arteries due to the accumulation of fatty plaque?
atherosclerosis
500
Which structures are part of the lymphatic system?
Bone Marrow, Tonsils, Lymph nodes, spleen, thymus
500
Which muscle is primarily responsible for controlling breathing?
Diaphragm