Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Which organ system is primarily responsible for regulating body temperature, sensation, and serving as a barrier against infection?
Answer: Integumentary system
The integumentary system (skin, hair, nails) regulates temperature, provides sensory information, and acts as the body's first line of defense against pathogens.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Answer: Hypertension
Hypertension (hyper = excessive, tension = pressure) refers to persistently elevated blood pressure, typically ≥130/80 mmHg by current guidelines.
Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta?
Answer: Left ventricle
The left ventricle is the most muscular chamber and pumps oxygenated blood out through the aorta to supply the entire body.
What does the prefix 'brady-' mean in medical terminology?
Answer: Slow
The prefix 'brady-' means slow, as in bradycardia (slow heart rate) or bradypnea (slow breathing rate).
Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood glucose levels?
Answer: Pancreas
The pancreas contains beta cells in the islets of Langerhans that produce insulin, which facilitates glucose uptake by cells and lowers blood sugar.
What is the anatomical term for the front of the body?
Answer: Anterior
Anterior (ventral) refers to the front surface of the body or the direction toward the front, as opposed to posterior which refers to the back.
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