TACN 1

adrenal gland

A(n) ______ is a gland above the kidney that produces adrenaline and other hormones.

adrenaline

______ is a hormone that helps the body react to a sudden threat or stress.

endocrine system

The ______ is the bodily system that uses hormones to regulate the body's functions.

gland

A(n) ______ is a bodily organ that creates a substance and releases it, often into the bloodstream.

hormone

A(n) ______ is a chemical released by one part of the body that sends out messages which affect other parts of the body.

hypothalamus

The ______ is the part of the brain that connects the nervous system with the endocrine system. It controls body temperature, hunger, thirst, and fatigue.

melatonin

______ is a hormone that controls the day and night cycles of the body.

pineal body

The ______ is a small gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin.

pituitary gland

The ______ is a gland in the brain that emits numerous hormones to control body processes such as growth, blood pressure, and sex organ functions.

secrete

(tiết ra)To ______ is to emit a substance in order to perform some bodily function.

thyroid gland

The ______ is a large gland in the neck that controls how the body uses energy and controls proteins.

birth control

______ refers to several techniques used to prevent egg fertilization or interrupt pregnancy.

condom

A(n) ______ is barrier device worn over the penis during intercourse to reduce the chance of pregnancy and disease.

contraceptive

A(n) ______ is a method of birth control that prevents fertilization of the egg cell.

genitalia

The ______ are the parts of the male and female bodies that are involved in the process of reproduction.

gonads

The ______ are the organs that produce sex cells. They are the testes in males and ovaries in females.

infertility

______ is the inability to have children.

intercourse

______ is the sexual act in which the male penis enters the female vagina.

ovaries

The ______ are the organs in the female body that produce egg cells.

reproductive system

The ______ is the bodily system of organs that work together for the purpose of producing offspring.

sexually active

If a person is ______, he or she regularly engages in forms of sexual activity.

sexually-transmitted disease

An STD, or ______, is an illness that is passed from one person to another through sexual activity.

testes

The ______ are the organs in the male body that produce sperm.

abdominal aorta

The ______ is the main artery that supplies oxygenated blood to all of the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

bladder

A ______ is a bodily organ that holds urine before it is expelled from the body.

cast

A ______ is a tiny structure produced by the kidneys and present in urine that contains indicators of urinary health.

flow

______ is the smooth movement of something, usually a liquid

inferior mesenteric artery

(ĐM mạc treo tràng dướiThe ______ come off the surface of the abdominal aorta and it transfers the blood supply of the intestines.

inferior vena cava

The ______ is a vein that carries blood that has had the oxygen removed from it, to the right part of the heart.

kidney

A(n) ______ is one of the two organs that removes waste from the blood and produces urine.

kidney stone

A(n) ______ is a hard, crystal-like mineral structure that forms in the kidneys and can be very painful to pass.

pass

To ______ something is to process something through and out of one's body.

ureter

(niệu quản)The ______ is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

urethra

A(n) ______ is a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

urinary bladder

The ______ is the place where urine is collected and stored before it is removed from the body.

urinary system

The ______ is a part of the body that controls the creation and expulsion of urine.

urine

______ is liquid waste that the body expels.

waste

______ is a substance produced by the body that is not needed so it is expelled.

advise

To ____ a patient is to give a recommendation about health care.

counsel

To ______ a patient is to give guidance about health care options.

family medicine

______ is a branch of medicine that provides long-term, general health care for all individuals.

health education

______ is the act of teaching people about their bodies and good health habits.

practitioner

A(n) ______ is someone who is legally licensed to perform medical treatments without supervision.

preventative

If medicine is ______, it focuses on preventing diseases from occurring rather than curing them.

primary care

______ refers to the first and main point of medical assistance for patients in a health care system.

refer

To ______ a patient is to transfer a patient from one doctor to another doctor who may better address the patient's specific needs.

urgent care

______ refers to health care provided to immediately respond to an injury or illness that is not serious enough to visit the emergency room.

asthma

______ is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Some symptoms of asthma can be treated by inhaling medicine.

bili light

A(n) ______ is a light therapy tool used to treat jaundice in newborns wherein the infant is placed under blue lights which convert bilirubin for proper excretion.

bilirubin

______ is a yellow colored breakdown product of red blood cells.

check up

A(n) ______ is a medical examination performed periodically to evaluate a patient's health even if the patient has no apparent ailments.

infant

(trẻ sơ sinh)A(n) ______ is a young human being in the first year or two of life.

jaundice

______ is a yellowish coloring of the skin caused by excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood. This condition is often related to diseases of the liver.

juvenile

If an illness is ______, it occurs in children.

newborn

A(n) ______ is an infant in the first twenty-eight days after birth.

obesity

______ is a medical condition in which a person accumulates a potentially unhealthy amount of excess body fat.

pediatrics

______ is medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

teenager

A(n) ______ is a young human being between the ages of twelve and twenty.

Alzheimer's disease

______ is a brain disease that causes a person to lose memory and their ability to think clearly.

assisted living

______ is a living situation in which a person receives assistance with daily activities, but does not need 24-hour care.

bed sores

______ (s) are skin wounds caused by too much pressure cutting off blood circulation to a part of the body.

dizziness

______ is a condition in which a person feels as if he or she is spinning and that he or she might fall over.

drug interaction

A(n) ______ is the combined use of drugs that results in negative reactions.

elderly

If a person is ______, he or she is approaching the end of an average lifespan.

geriatrics

______ is a field of medicine that focuses on preventing and treating diseases in older people.

hearing loss

______ is the loss of a portion or all of one's hearing.

incontinence

______ is the inability to control one's bladder or bowel movements.

nursing home

A(n) ______ is a facility that provides 24-hour care to elderly patients.

polypharmacy

______ is the use of too many medications at once.

stroke

A(n) ______ is a rapid loss of brain function due to a loss of blood to the brain.

burning

If pain is ______, it means the affected area feels very hot.

constant

If pain is ______, it continues for a long period of time without getting better,

distress

______ is a feeling of pain or unhappiness.

excruciating

If pain is ______, it is extremely bad.

intensity (cường độ)

______ is the degree of something's strength.

intermittent

If pain is ______, it goes away for a period of time and then returns.

mild

If pain is ______, it is not very severe.

moderate

If pain is ______, it hurts, but it is not extreme.

sharp

If pain is ______, it is very strong and comes on very suddenly,

shooting

If pain is ______, it feels like the pain is passing through a body part very quickly,

throbbing

If pain is ______, it beats, or stops and starts, very quickly.

unbearable

If pain is ______, it is extremely hard or even impossible to withstand.

acute

If a condition is acute, it appears suddenly and often with great intensity.

chronic

If a condition is ______, it develops slowly and lasts a long time.

chronic bronchitis

(viêm phế quản )______ is a persistent condition (tình trạng kéo dài ) in which tubes in the lungs swell and make it difficult to breathe.

condition

A(n) ______ is a medical illness or disease.

endocarditis

(viêm nội tâm mạc)______ is a chronic condition in which the inner layers of the heart become inflamed due to bacteria growing inside.

intervention

______ is the process of treating a condition to cure it or prevent it from becoming worse.

not affected

If something is ______, this means it does not have a particular illness.

osteoporosis

______ is a chronic condition in which the bone slowly weakens and becomes prone to breaking.

pneumonia

______ is an acute condition in which the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid,

pre-existing

If a condition is ______, it is present before one obtains medical insurance or treatment,

scarlet fever

______ is an acute illness characterized by a fever, sore throat, and bright red rashes on the body.

strep bacteria

The ______ are organisms that causes throat infections and scarlet fever.

alcohol

______ is the chemical substance in drinks, such as wine and beer, that causes people to get drunk.

amputation

(cắt cụt chi)______ is when a person's limbs, fingers, or toes are removed during surgery.

blindness

______ is a condition in which a person cannot see at all, or when a person's vision is severely impaired.

body mass index

______(BMI) is a measurement of the quantity of fat in a person's body.

cataract

A(n) ______ is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes white, causing a person to slowly lose the ability to see.

gestational diabetes

______ is a medical condition that occurs during pregnancy when a woman's body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate the sugar in the blood.