Systems of the Body
What is the main function of the special senses?
Allows reaction to the environment.
What is the definition of "malpractice"?
The failure of a professional to use the degree of skill and learning commonly expected in that individual's profession.
What is the average respiration rate in adults?
12-20 breaths/min
What is the definition of "fracture"?
A crack or break in a bone.
What is the definition of "hormone"?
Chemical substances produced and secreted by the endocrine glands.
What are the major organs of the integumentary system?
Skin, sweat and oil glands, nails, hair.
What is a "tort"?
A wrongful act that does not involve a contract.
What is the average respiration rate for children?
16-30 breaths/min
What are the 3 main types of muscle?
What is the definition of "hypothyroidism"?
What are the major organs of the respiratory system?
Nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs.
What is the definition of "defamation"?
When false statements either cause a person to be ridiculed or damage the person's reputation.
What is the average respiration rate in infants?
30-50 breaths/min
What is a "ligament"?
Connective tissue bands that hold long bones together at joints.
What does the "thyroid gland" do?
Synthesizes hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and calcium levels in the blood.
What are the functions of the circulatory system?
Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells, carries waste products, and helps produce cells to fight infection.
What is the definition of "privileged communication"?
By law, all information given to healthcare personnel by a patient must be kept confidential and shared only with other members of the patient's healthcare team.
What is "tachypnea"?
Rapid, shallow respiratory rate above 25 breaths/min.
What is the definition of "circumduction"?
Moving in a circle at a joint, or moving one end of a body part in a circle while the other end remains stationary.
What are the 2 parts of the adrenal gland?
What are the major functions of the lymphatic system?
Carries some tissue fluid and wastes to blood, assists with fighting infection.
What is the definition of "expressed contract"?
A contract is stated in distinct and clear language either orally or in writing.
What is "Rales"?
Bubbling or noisy sounds caused by fluid or mucus build up in the lungs.
What are the 3 types of joints?
Diarthrosis or synovial, amphiarthrosis, and synarthrosis.
What do the parathyroid glands do?
Stimulates bone cells to break down bone tissue and release calcium and phosphates into the blood.