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Stage of natural history of disease where there are no signs and symptoms, only changes inside the body…
Subclinical Stage
4 main type of tissues…
Ephithelial, connective, muscular, nervous
Cells responsable for skin pigmentation…
Melanocytes
B and T cells
According to the image, what plane represents?
Transversal Plane
Diaphysis
Bones located in the forearm…
Radius and Ulna
Body cavity containing the brain…
Cranial cavity
Stage of natural history of disease where the person is only at risk of getting the disease…
Susceptibility
Plane that separates the body in right and left halves
Sagital Plane
Skin Gland that is always attached to the hair follicle…
Sebaceous gland
Tissue that is able to store energy…
Adipose Tissue
In which cavity are the small intestine and stomach located?
Abdominal cavity
Cavity containing the spinal cord…
Vertebral canal
Expanded ends of the long bone, mainly made of spongy bone…
Epiphysis
Band of connective tissue that attaches a bone and a muscle…
Tendon
Disorder of muscle skeletal system that occurs when a force exerted against a bone is stronger than the bone can support
Bone fractures
Name the type of muscle that is voluntary
Skeletal Muscle
The most superficial layer of the skin
Epidermis
Disease in where there is a loss of bone density and the probabilty of fractures increase
Osteoporosis
Fibrous connective tissue that covers a long bone
Periosteum
Chemical and or mechanical barriers that are used by our body to fight against pathogens, is non specific.
1st Line of Defense
Level of prevention where the objective is only to prevent permanent disability
Third Level of Prevention
What type of immunity does vaccine gives us?
Active
Name the 4 main parts of a neuron
Cell body, axon, dendrites, nucleus
Organ that is mainly responsible for absorbing nutrients, during digestion.
Small intestine
True or false - water is absorbed in the small intestine
False
Inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection.
Pneumonia
Pair of organs located in the thoracic cavity
Lungs
Smoking is the main cause of this disorder
Emphysema
True or false - During inhalation the diaphragm relaxes and lungs constrict.
False
Air passageway that divides into two branches
Bronchi
Some organs of the digestive system make movements so the food can pass through, the movements are called:
Peristalsis
Disorder that affects the large intestine causing cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea and constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The _______ produces bile, which is stored in the ________ and later released to the small intestine to help digestion
liver - gallbladder
True or false = Mouth - Pharynx - Esophagus - Stomach - Small Intestine - Large Intestine is the correct pathway of food
True
Hollow organ that holds the vocal cords.
Larynx
Action where the diaphragm contracts and moves downwards and rib cage moves upward and outward
Inhalation
Tiny sacs that allow the exchange of CO2 and O2
Alveoli
The bottom chambers of the heart are called:
ventricles
True or false = Right ventricle → lungs → left atrium → left ventricle → body is the correct pathway of blood
True
Condition in which plaque made of cholesterol builds up inside the arteries.
Atherosclerosis
Components of blood and help the coagulation (clotting) process:
Platelets
Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart
Veins
True or false = Plasma is the liquid portion of blood
True
True or false- Arterioles are very narrow blood vessesls in charge of gas exchange
False (Capillaries)
Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Arteries
Blood vessesl that carries blood to the lungs
pulmonary artery
Protein responsible of transporting oxygen:
hemoglobin
True or false - Blood carry oxygen and nutrients TO the capillaries and take carbon dioxide and waste from the capillaries.
True
Organ where urine is produced
Kidney
used as a transport for the urine to travel from kidneys to the bladder
Ureters
Pair of organs that serve the body as a natural filter of the blood.
Kidneys
Small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys
Renal Calculi
Regulate the concentration of water and solutes by filtration, reabsorption and secretion.
Nephron
Pain while urinating, not feeling like emptying the bladder are symptoms of
Cystitis
Pair of tubes used for transport of sperm in males:
Vas deferens
Cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals:
Neuron
True or False - Fecundation usually occurs in the fallopian tubes:
True
Sexual hormone produced in the testicles that help to develop the male sexual characteristics
Testosterone
True or False - The oviducts are paired organs where eggs are produced.
False
True or False - Hormones are chemicals made by endocrine glands which must be transported in blood are:
True
1. _____ The pancreas produces
Insulin
Synapse is the communication that occurs between neurons and uses substances called:
Neurotransmitters
True or False - Morning-After Pills Emergency contraception can be taken after unprotected intercourse has occurred.
True
Implantation of the embryo occurs in:
Uterus
True or False - A function of endocrine glands is to secrete hormones into ducts for transport
False
True or False - A function of endocrine glands is to secrete hormones into ducts for transport
False
"fight or flight", it is part of:
Sympathetic division
True or False - Condoms are the safest method and also the only one that protects against STD´s and unwanted pregnancies at 100
False
The _______________ controls the following hormones: TSH, Growth hormone, FSH, LH, Prolactin, ACTH and MSH.
anterior pituitary gland
The primary function of these cells is to nurture the sperms and control their development:
Sertoli cells
True or false - Pineal Gland is located in the base of the brain, regulates circadian clock and sleep and produces melatonin
True
Gland located in the thorax, produces a hormone that stimulates the production of T-cells.
Thymus gland
True or false - Day 1 of the woman menstrual cycle corresponds to 1st day of implantation
False
External male anatomy corresponds to the:
Penis and testicles
True or false- Wernicke's area is in charge of language expression and comprehension.
True
HIV and AIDS are examples of diseases caused by:
virus
True or false - Sperm are made in the vas deferens.
False
Endocrine disorder in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (T3, T4):
hyperthyroidism
Movement disorder caused by the decrease of production of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Parkinson
Mood disorder in which the patient presents sadness, insomnia, low energy and in some severe cases suicidal thoughts
Depression
HPV can cause:
cervical cancer