Name the disease process that is characterized by softening or increased porosity of the bones which causes them to break more easily. It is often seen
... [Show More] more often in post-menopausal women due to the decrease in estrogen production. - ANSWER-Osteoporosis
What microscopic study of the structures, composition, and functions of tissue called? - ANSWER-Histology
What is the science which deals with the formation, structure, and function of cells. - ANSWER-Cytology
what is the study of nature and cause of disease which involves changes in structure and function? - ANSWER-pathology
to what does the word part "gyneco" refer? - ANSWER-female
what medical term describes one who has no appetite? - ANSWER-anorexic
what is the medical term that means below? - ANSWER-inferior
what is the medical term for fingers or toes? - ANSWER-phalanges
what is the medical term for painful or difficult urination? - ANSWER-dysuria
what medical prefix refers to pain? - ANSWER-dys-
what is the medical term for red blood cell? - ANSWER-erthyrocyte
what is the medical term for white blood cell? - ANSWER-leukocyte
what is the medical term which means fibrin is destroyed? - ANSWER-fibrinolysis
what is the medical term that means hardening of the arteries? - ANSWER-arteriosclerosis
what is the medical term indicating inflammation of a vein? - ANSWER-phlebitis
what is the medical term that means excessive vomiting? - ANSWER-hyperemesis
what is the medical prefix that means "too much"? - ANSWER-hyper
what is the medical term for a benign fatty tumor? - ANSWER-lipoma
what medical term means dissolving a stone? - ANSWER-litholysis
what is the medical term for a gallstone? - ANSWER-cholelith
what is the medical term pertaining to the tongues and throat? - ANSWER-glossopharyngeal
hemorrhage - ANSWER-what is the medical term for profuse bleeding?
what is the correct term for excessive amounts of urine? - ANSWER-polyuria
what is the term used to mean the number of calories of heat that must be produced per hour to keep the baby alive, awake, and comfortably warm? - ANSWER-basal metabolic rate
what is the correct term for no production of urine? - ANSWER-anuria
what is the correct term for high blood sugar? - ANSWER-hyperglycemia
what is the correct term for sugar in the urine? - ANSWER-glycosuria
what is the term for low blood sugar? - ANSWER-hypoglycemia
what is the proper term for blood vessels getting larger in diameter? - ANSWER-vasodilation
what is the medical term for profuse sweating? - ANSWER-diaphoresis
what is ABG the abbreviation for? - ANSWER-arterial blood gases
what does the abbreviation CT stand for? - ANSWER-computed tomography
what does the abbreviation D/C mean? - ANSWER-discontinue
what suffix refers to pain? - ANSWER--algia
what is the abbreviation for iron? - ANSWER-Fe
what is FSH the abbreviation for? - ANSWER-follicle stimulating hormone
what is gtt the abbreviation for? - ANSWER-drop
what is HCT the abbreviation for? - ANSWER-hematocrit
what is IVP the abbreviation for? - ANSWER-intravenous pyelogram
what is the abbreviation meaning after meals? - ANSWER-pc
what is the abbreviation meaning before meals? - ANSWER-ac
what is the abbreviation meaning every other day? - ANSWER-qod
what is the abbreviation mean every? - ANSWER-q
what is the abbreviation meaning "as needed" or "whenever necessary"? - ANSWER-prn
what medical term means "immediately"? - ANSWER-stat
what is the abbreviation for what is commonly referred to as a stroke? - ANSWER-CVA
what medical term means "as desired"? - ANSWER-ab lib
what does the medical abbreviation "D&C" mean - ANSWER-dilatation and curettage
What does the abbreviation h.s. mean? - ANSWER-Hours of sleep
Medical term for an ear ache? - ANSWER-otalgia
Outside of the body - ANSWER-in vitro
Formal medical term for an umbilical hernia - ANSWER-omphalocele
Term for a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterine cavity - ANSWER-ectopic
Name the female gonad - ANSWER-ovary
Name the cartilage associated with the larynx which bends over the laryngeal opening to direct food into the esophagus - ANSWER-Epiglottis
What is the first part of the small intestine called? - ANSWER-duodenum
What cranial nerve carries impulses for smell? - ANSWER-Olfactory
What are desired end products of carbohydrates digestion? - ANSWER-Monosaccharides
What is the anatomical term that indicates a structure nearer its origin? - ANSWER-Proximal
Cytoplasm - ANSWER-What is the protoplasm inside the cell membrane called?
Name three kinds of muscles and tell whether they are involuntary or voluntary - ANSWER-Skeletal (Voluntary)
Smooth (Involuntary)
Cardiac (Involuntary)
List three accessory organs of digestion - ANSWER-Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas
Another name for the master gland? - ANSWER-Pituitary Gland
What muslce abducts the arm and caps the shoulders? - ANSWER-Deltoid
What is the kissing muscle of the lips called? - ANSWER-Orbicular Oris
What is the name of the longest vein in the body? - ANSWER-Saphenous
Name the three types of hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex - ANSWER-Glucocorticoids
Mineralocorticoid
Androgens
What hormone stimulates "fight or flight" response in an emergency? - ANSWER-epinephrine
How many cervical vertebrae are there in the vertebral column? - ANSWER-seven
Name the outer membrane covering the brain and spinal cord - ANSWER-dura mater
How many glasses of liquid should be consumed daily by an adult? - ANSWER-six to eight
Iron is a necessary component of what part of [Show Less]