Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology Flashcards
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What is the correct definition of 'homeostasis'?
Answer: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes
Homeostasis refers to the physiological processes that maintain stable internal conditions (temperature, pH, blood glucose) necessary for normal cell function.
Which cranial nerve is responsible for the sense of smell?
Answer: Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory)
Cranial Nerve I, the olfactory nerve, transmits sensory information about smell from the nasal epithelium to the brain's olfactory cortex.
What is the term for the combining form 'cardi/o' in medical terminology?
Answer: Heart
The combining form 'cardi/o' refers to the heart, as seen in words like cardiogram, cardiology, and cardiovascular.
Which body cavity contains the heart and lungs?
Answer: Thoracic cavity
The thoracic (chest) cavity is enclosed by the rib cage and diaphragm and contains the heart, lungs, esophagus, and major blood vessels.
What is the function of the nephron in the kidney?
Answer: Filtering blood, reabsorbing nutrients, and forming urine
The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney that filters blood under pressure, selectively reabsorbs substances, and excretes waste as urine.
Which medical term describes difficulty swallowing?
Answer: Dysphagia
Dysphagia (dys = difficult, phagia = swallowing) describes difficulty or discomfort in swallowing, which can result from neurological, structural, or esophageal conditions.
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