Med Term test review: Chapters 6, 13, 14, and 9

For the Keller Collegiate Academy students who are taking dual credit medical terminology. This study set comes straight from the test review that was given by our professor.

What part of the male reproductive system contains Vas Deferens?

Epididymis

What is the term when a female stops having her menstrual cycle?

Menopause

What part of the brain is responsible for controlling breathing?

Medulla Oblongata

If you have an injury to your thigh and bleed, which artery would likely be damaged?

Femoral Artery

What are the layers of the heart? (inner to outer)

Endocardium, Myocardium, Epicardium, Pericardium.

What is the main difference between gray matter and white matter in the brain?

Gray matter consists primarily of nerve cell bodies and dendrites, while white matter is rich in myelinated axons.

What are the functions of the superior and inferior vena cava?

The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart, while the inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body of the heart.

What does the term “Dymenorrhea” refer to

painful menstruation

What is the medical term for vain?

Venule

Define Aura

A subjective sensation or visual disturbance that may precede a migraine or seizure. It can involve sensory experiences such as seeing flashes of light, smelling unusual orders, or feeling tingling or numbness.

Define Coma

A state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, and their responses to stimuli are minimal or absent. It is a serious, often resulting from severe injury, illness, or neurological dysfunction.

Define Delirium

A sudden and severe disturbance in mental abilities, characterized by confusion, disorientation, altered consciousness, and difficulty focusing attention. It often occurs acutely and is usually reversible when the underlying cause is treated.

Define Dementia

A broad term for a decline in cognitive function that interferes with daily life. It encompasses various conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease, characterized by memory loss, impaired reasoning, and changes in behavior.

Define Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of the body, typically resulting from damage to the nervous system. It can be partial or complete and may affect one or more limbs or even the entire body.

Define Seizure

A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause changes in behavior, movements, or consciousness. They can range from brief and barely noticeable to severe and convulsive.

Define Tremors

Rhythmic, involuntary movements of a part or parts of the body. They can manifest as shaking or quivering and may be caused by various conditions, including neurological disorders, medication side effects, or metabolic issues.

concussion

Traumatic brain injury due to a blow to the head.

Convulsion

A sudden, abnormal, involuntary contraction (or a series of contractions) of the muscles.

Headache

Pain that is spread out in one or more parts of the head; unconfined to a particular area of a nerve distribution.

Hemiplagia

Total paralysis on one side of the body.

Paraplegia

A loss of voluntary movement in the lower half of the body; often a result of spinal cord disease.

Paresthesia

The sensation of numbness, prickling, or tingling in the upper or lower extremities.

Syncope

A set of signs or symptoms that occur together as a part of a disease process.