Terminology
What does “itis” mean at the end of a word?
inflammation (ex. Bronchitis, appendicitis)
The kidneys are part of this system
urinary/excretory system
What does DOB stand for?
Date of birth
This nurse founded modern nursing and improved hospital sanitation during the Crimean War
Florence Nightingale
This vitamin is made by the skin when exposed to sunlight
vitamin d
“Hemo” or “hema” refers to?
blood
This system includes glands that produce hormones
endocrine system
What does Rx stand for?
Prescription
Vaccines were first developed to fight this disease.
smallpox
Sailors would eat limes/oranges/other citrus fruits to prevent getting
scurvy caused by lack of vitamin c
What location does “subcutaneous” refer to?
under the skin
The spleen and lymph nodes belong to this system
lymphatic/immune system
What does CPR stand for
cardiopulmonary rescuscitation
This 20th century invention allows detailed imaging of the brain
MRI
Too much sodium in your diet can increase this health risk
high blood pressure
What is a myocardial infarction?
A heart attack
This system controls involuntary body systems like breathing and digestion
autonomic nervous system
What does EKG/ECG stand for?
electrocardiogram
The first succesful oragan to be transplanted
kidney
These nutrients are the body’s main source of energy
carbohydrates
What does congenital mean?
a condition present from birth
The alveoli are a part of this body system
respiratory system
What does NPO stand for?
nil per os/nothing by mouth
What important project finished in 2003?
Human Genome project
This type of fat raises LDL (“bad” cholesterol) and lowers HDL (“good” cholesterol)
trans fat