Lab Practicum Preparation Guide

These flashcards cover key topics for the Lab Practicum, including cell division, transport mechanisms, ear anatomy, reflex physiology, spirometry, blood typing, ECG, urinalysis, and blood pressure.

What are the phases of mitotic cell division important for understanding?

Important events happening in the nucleus and cytoplasm.

What type of transport focuses on diffusion and osmosis?

Passive transport.

What activities should you refer to for understanding passive transport?

Dialysis bag activity and hard-boiled eggs activity.

What are the two types of deafness discussed?

Conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.

What tests are important for understanding ear anatomy and physiology?

Rinnes and Webbers Test.

What is Babinski’s sign related to?

It is related to the reflex arc.

What are the five components of a reflex arc?

Receptor, sensory neuron, integration center, motor neuron, and effector.

What is the significance of the volumes measured in spirometry?

Determining respiratory volumes and capacities.

Which volume cannot be measured by a spirometer?

The residual volume.

What does the ABO classification relate to?

Blood typing.

What do the normal heart sounds S1 and S2 correspond to?

S1 is the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves; S2 is the closure of aortic and pulmonary valves.

What is the significance of understanding blood pressure readings?

It indicates cardiovascular health.

What does the dipstick test in urinalysis analyze?

The chemical portion of urine.

How is the dipstick result compared?

It is compared with the color chart on the bottle.