Chapter 4 Prefixes
Chap 4- Prefix Adrenal glands- endocrine glands located at the top of the kidneys; secretes hormones (ex: adrenaline) Antibiotic- (anti=against, bio=life); chemical that destroys or inhibits microorganisms Antibodies- protein substance made by WBC in response to antigens Antigen-(-gen=producing or forming) foreign substance to the body like a poison or virus
Chap 4- prefix RH condition- (RH+) a person who has a protein coat or antigen on RBC HDN (Hemolytic disease of Newborn): RH- woman and RH+ man have baby. Hemolysis causes the destruction of RBC’s. Hemoglobin is is then converted into bilirubin. (During delivery some of the baby’s antigens may escape into mother’s blood) Prevention test at 28 wks: mother given RH immune globulin which binds to RH+ cells and prevents mom from making RH+ antibodies Bilirubin- (jaundice) produced when liver breaks down RBCs; Bilibubin is a brownish yellow substance found in bile; phototherapy lamp which changes bilirubin in a form to be excreted
Chap 4 Autoimmune reaction- body makes antibodies against its own good cells and tissues which causes inflammation Ex- Rheumatoid arthritis- autoimmune disease caused by genetics, environment, or hormones and has joint pain, swelling and inflammation Systemic lupus- chronic inflammation; produces abnormal antibodies in blood that target tissues within their own body rather than foreign agents Graves disease (hyperthyroidism); thyroid is responsible for metabolism; too much causes weight loss, rapid heart rate, nervousness, fatigue, sweating, sleep loss etc. Congenital anomalies- irregularity in body structure or organEx- syndactyly
Rheumatoid Arthritis Chronic inflammation
Grave’s Disease
Chap 4- terms Contralateral- opposite side Ipsilateral- same side Dialysis- complete separation Ex- kidney dialysis: separates harmful waste in the blood that are normally removed by urine Ectopic Pregnancy- embyo planted outside of uterus usually in fallopian tube Parathyroid glands- (dorsal side of thyroid gland) produce hormones that increases blood calcium and maintains level Recombinant DNA- taking gene from one organism to another; manufactures insulin
Chap 4 terms Syndrome- a group of symptom that occurs together to make an abnormal condition Ex- Reye condition: children given aspirin after virus; vomit, brain swelling, intracranial pressure, hypoglycemia and liver dysfunction Symbiosis- organisms living together (beneficial) Parasitism- organisms living together (not beneficial) Symphysis- type of joint covered by a layer of cartilage (shock absorber) ex: pubic symphysis Transurethral- resection of the prostate gland (TURP) is a removal of prostate gland with instrument through the urethra Ultrasonography- diagnostic technique using ultrasound waves to produce and image (echocardiogram)
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