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The process by which the body regulates its temperature.

Homeostasis

The process of movement from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Diffusion

The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution.

Osmosis

The functional unit of the lungs responsible for gas exchange.

Alveoli

The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood.

Nephron

The part of the brain associated with hearing.

Temporal lobe

The occipital lobe of the cerebrum is associated with this sense.

Vision

Injury to this part of the brain may result in difficulty balancing.

Cerebellum

Semi-circular canals

Located in the ears, they are responsible for balance.

Tests used to identify these electrolytes include the Flame test.

Potassium, Sodium, Calcium test

The test performed on potatoes to identify starch.

Iodine test

The number of bones in the adult human skeleton.

206 bones

A term used to describe an above normal pulse rate.

Tachycardia

Secreted from the adrenal medulla and known as adrenaline.

Epinephrine

A hormone that allows cells to take in glucose.

Insulin

A condition that occurs due to a lack of oxygen.

Cyanosis

The body's ability to defend itself against invading agents.

Immunity

The pressure in the arteries during heartbeats.

Systolic

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Diastolic

Refers to the manner of walking.

Gait

Commonly performed in the Sims left lateral position.

Cleansing enema

The safest way to identify a client before medication administration.

Check the client’s identification band

The route of administration for certain medications to enter directly into the bloodstream.

Intravenous

Measurements of the body’s basic functions, such as temperature and pulse rate.

Vital signs

A technique used to assess lung sounds and movement of air.

Auscultation

A condition that can occur in patients with renal failure, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Electrolyte imbalance