Body Organization
Sagittal, frontal (coronal), and transverse
What are the three main anatomical planes?
Cardiovascular system
What is the system that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste?
Temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
What are the four main vital signs?
Above normal or excessive
What does the prefix “hyper-” mean?
Prokaryotic cell
What type of cell does NOT have a nucleus?
Right Upper Quadrant (RUQ)
What abdominal quadrant contains the liver?
Gas exchange (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out)
What is the function of the respiratory system?
Stethoscope
What tool is used to listen to lung and heart sounds?
“Cardi” = heart
What is the root word in “cardiology” and what does it mean?
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic do not
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Toward the front of the body
What does anterior mean?
Heart → lungs → heart
What is the path of blood in pulmonary circulation?
Increased pressure during heart contraction
What does a high systolic blood pressure indicate?
Gastro (stomach) + entero (intestines) + itis (inflammation)
What does “gastroenteritis” mean when broken down?
Cell membrane
What controls what enters and leaves the cell?
Dorsal cavity
What cavity houses the brain and spinal cord?
Vessel diameter, blood viscosity, pressure
What factors affect blood flow?
Crackles (rales)
What abnormal lung sound indicates fluid in the lungs?
Bacteria
What is the plural form of bacterium?
The ability of a pathogen to cause disease
What is virulence?
It allows accurate interpretation of structures and locations
Why is understanding body planes important in medical imaging?
Respiratory system oxygenates blood; cardiovascular system transports it
How do the respiratory and cardiovascular systems work together?
It indicates brain function and overall patient status
Why is level of consciousness assessed?
They allow you to break down and determine meaning
How do prefixes, suffixes and combining forms help interpret medical terms?
They cannot reproduce independently
Why are viruses not considered living organisms by some scientists?