symptoms
What symptom might make a patient feel lightheaded, unsteady, or like the room is spinning?
dizziness
What term describes the phase of the heartbeat when the heart contracts and pumps blood out to the body?
systole
What condition occurs when the body’s core temperature drops dangerously low, often due to prolonged exposure to cold?
hypothermia
What term describes normal, comfortable breathing at a rate of about 12-20 breaths per minute in adults?
eupnea
What substance, when consumed in excess, can lead to liver damage, addiction, and increased risk of various cancers?
alcohol
What term describes a patient’s ongoing trouble falling or staying asleep?
inability to sleep
What is the medical term for abnormally low blood pressure?
hypotension
What is the term for a blocked or stuffy nose caused by inflamed blood vessels in the nasal passages?
nasal congestion
What is the term for the number of breaths a person takes per minute when at rest?
resting rate
What type of food can contribute to high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases if consumed regularly in excess?
high in salt
What word describes the feeling of wanting to vomit, often linked with stomach discomfort?
nausea
What term refers to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart relaxes and fills with blood?
diastole
What visible symptom may occur due to allergies, crying, infection, or trauma around the eyes?
swollen eyes
What is the term for the number of times the heart beats per minute?
heart rate
What habit is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and respiratory problems?
smoking
What term refers to a lighter-than-normal skin tone, often signaling poor blood flow or anemia?
paleness
What is the condition called when blood pressure is consistently too high?
hypertension
What is the body’s natural process of maintaining a stable internal temperature called?
thermoregulation
What term refers to the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood?
blood pressure
What plant product is commonly smoked in cigarettes and is a major cause of lung disease and cancer?
tobacco
What symptom occurs when a patient has difficulty breathing or feels like they can’t get enough air?
shortness of breathe
What are the tiny blood vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchanged between blood and tissues?
capillaries
What serious condition involves blood loss inside the body, often without visible signs of injury?
internal bleeding
What term refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air, which is essential for oxygen exchange in the body?
respiration
What environmental factor, often caused by vehicle emissions and industrial activity, can contribute to respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease?
pollution