Med Term
Break down “dyspnea”
Difficult breathing
Name the layers of the skin?
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis
What is the largest bone in the body?
Femur
What are the 3 types of muscle?
Cardiac, visceral, and skeletal
Where does digestive process starts?
The mouth
What does “NKDA” stands for?
No Known Drug Allergies
What is the main pigment responsible for skin color?
Melanin
What is the function of the ribs and sternum?
Heart and lungs
Which system works closely with the muscular system?
The skeletal system
Describe the esophagus
Located behind the windpipe and in front of the spine, that transports food and liquids from the pharynx to the stomach via peristalsis
Break down “Prenatal”
Before Birth
Break down “Cyanosis” and why this occur?
Condition of blueness caused by insufficient of oxygen
Where is the “radius and ulna” located?
Located in the forearm from the elbow down to the wrist
What part of the body connects the muscles to bones?
Tendon
What is peristalsis?
Involuntary, wave like muscle contractions that propel food, liquids, and waste through the digestive tract
What does “GI” stands for?
Gastrointestinal
TDefine the Sebaceous glands
Oil glands that usually open onto hair follicles to keep skin and hair from becoming dry
How many vertebrae make up the human spine?
33 vertebrae
Which muscles work automatically (involuntarily) without thinking?
Smooth and cardiac muscles
What organ produces enzymes to digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates?
The pancreas
Break down “Autophobia”
A fear of being by oneself/alone
Describe dermis (true skin)
Primary support providing nutrients to the epidermis (via blood vessels), enabling sensation (touch, pain, heat), and regulating body temperature.
What is a simple or closed fracture?
Complete break of the bone with no damage to the skin
What disease causes muscle pain and tiredness?
Fibromyalgia
What organ absorbs water?
Large intestine