MTB 114
Final Review
Nerve
Endocrine
Respiratory
100

Discomfort that radiates down the leg can be piriformis syndrome or this more commonly known pathology.

Sciatica. 

100

The general term for hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa, such as pollen. 

Hay Fever. 
100

When individuals slowly begin to lose their memory, their ability to think critically, and their communication skills begin to suffer; they may be developing this pathology. 

Alzheimer's Disease. 

100

A collection of disorders, most notiablity, an abnormally elevated presence of glucose in the blood. 

Diabetes Mellitus

100

The permanent enlargement of lower airways and destruction of alveolar walls.

Emphysema. 

Emphysan = Inflate.

Physa = To Blow

200

Explosive episodes of uncontrollable movement due to excessive electrical brain activity.

Seizure Disorder. 

200

A neurodegenerative disease causing abnormal movement due to deterioration of the basal ganglia.

Parkinson's Disease. 

200

This diagnosis is often accompanied by communication challenges, difficulty forming relationships, and is often identified within three years of age. 

Autism. (A.S.D.)

200

This is the result of pancreatic beta cell destruction, which creates a deficiency in insulin.

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Type 1 = From Birth.

Type 2 = Developed. 


200

An acute, highly contagious viral infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Influenza. 

300
Nerve and/or blood compression between the clavicle and the first rib is called this. 

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. (T.O.S.)

300

Common term for an infection found within the lungs. 

Pneumonia. 

Pneumon = Lung.


300

Your client comes in with a sudden paralysis on only one side of their face, suggesting a disconnect having to do with one or more facial nerves. Though we can not diagnose, it is likely they have developed this pathology.

Bell's Palsy. 

300

An enlargement of the thyroid is more commonly called this visible structure in the neck. 

A Goiter. 

300

This condition involves bronchospasms which cause breathing difficulties.  

Asthma. 

Broncho = Bronchial. Superior Lung Tubes. 

Spasm = Involuntary Contraction. 

400

The most common infectious cause of death in the United States. 

Pneumonia. 

400

Inflammation of the mucosa within the skull. 

Sinusitis.

Sinus = Cavities in the anterior superior area of the cranium. 

- Itis = Inflammation. 

400

Carpel tunnel syndrome is the common name for compression of this antebrachial nerve. 

The Median Nerve. 

400

This pathology stems from a resistance to insulin. 

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 

400

Swelling and mucus hypersecretion due to inflammation of the mucosa. 

 

Bronchitis. 

Broncho = Superior Lung Tunnels. 

- Itis = Inflammation. 

  

500

Hypertonic scalene muscles can cause impingement of one or more nerves in this structure resulting in multiple pathologies such as thoracic outlet syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome.  

The Brachial Plexus. 

Brachial = The Arm. 

Plexus = Bundle of Nerves. 

500

Hiccups are an involuntary concentric contraction of this muscle. 

The Diaphragm. 

500

The presence of progressive degeneration and demyelination within the brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves is this pathology. 

Multiple Sclerosis.

"Issues with the Mylin Shealths (MS) causes Multiple Sclerosis (MS)."

500

This condition often causes hypothyroidism or a thyroid hormone deficiency. 

Hashimoto's Disease. 

H ashimot O = H yp O

500

The common name for acute inflammation of the mucosa of the nose and throat? 

Common Cold.