HEALTH SCIENCE 1 - vocab flipbook - Beth Erway

Beth Erway

Integumentary System 4 diseases- Overall function- 5. DERMIS-middle layer of skin; often called the 1. ALOPECIA-hair loss: Alopecia is an dermal layer autoimmune disease that causes partial or system of the body that consists of the skin and total hair loss. skin components such as nails and hair 6. EPIDERMIS-outermost layer of skin that also contains nails and hair 2. SKIN CANCER-skin cancer is a rapid growth of skin cells on the outermost layer 10 vocab. Terms- 7. SWEAT GLANDS-structures in the skin that of skin, can be malignant release sweat 3. HIRSUTISM-the excessive growth of hair 1. SKIN- the thin layer of tissue forming the 8. SUBCUTANEOUS LAYER-deepest epidermal on women in parts of the body where hair natural outer covering of the body of a person layer, which contains melanocytes, immune cells, does not normally grow and touch receptors 2. HAIR-any of the fine threadlike strands 4. SUNBURN-is the skin's reaction to growing from the skin of humans 9. ECZEMA-a medical condition in which patches overexposure to UV Rays.(the outermost of skin become rough and inflamed, sometimes layer) 3. NAILS-a hard covering on the upper surface of resulting from a reaction to irritation the tip of the finger and toe in humans 2 careers- 10. ACNE-the occurrence of inflamed or infected 4. KERATIN-type of protein used by the body to sebaceous glands in the skin 1. DERMATOLOGIST-dermatologist diagnose form tough tissues such as skin skin diseases and issues and help make sure your skin stays healthy 2. PLASTIC SURGEON-plastic surgeons repair and reshape your integumentary system to change your appearance.

Musculoskeletal System Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- 4 diseases- the body system that consists of all the 1. MY/O-muscle 1. RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS-an components needed for movement, 2. MYEL/O-marrow or ‘of the spinal cord’ inflammatory condition that disfigures including muscles, tendons, ligaments, 3. OSTE/O-bone and destroys joints, especially joints of cartilage, bones, and articulations 4. COST/O-rib the hands and spine. 5.CRANI/O-skull 2 careers- 6. -PEXY-surgical fixation or suspension 2. FIBROUS DYSPLASIA condition in which 7. CHONDR/O-cartilage minerals in bones are replaced with 1. PHYSICAL THERAPIST-they diagnose the 8. ARTHR/O-joint fibrous tissue, causing the bones to movement issue and develop a treatment plan to 9. -PLEGIA-paralysis or stroke become weaker help heal the body and make it stronger. 10.KINESI/O-motion 3. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY congenital 2. CHIROPRACTOR-the chiropractor does a disorder involving widespread muscle similar job to the physical therapist, except they weakness and degeneration use their hand to adjust the body’s alignment (mainly in the spine and back) 4. CALCIFICATION- hardening due to calcium buildup

Nervous System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- 1. Cerebral Palsy- Affects the body's ability to move and send electrical signals a complex network of tissues that uses chemical 1. NEUR/O-nerve, tissue and system and electrical signals to carry messages between 2. ENCEPHAL/O-the brain 2. Parkinson's Disease- A disease that has to the brain and the rest of the body, enabling the 3. MYEL/O-bone marrow or spinal cord do with shaking and imbalance throughout system to coordinate the body's activity in a 4. AMUL/O-to walk the body caused by the degradation of the changing environment 5. -ESTHESIA-sensation or feeling nervous system 6. MENING/O-meninges 7. PSYCH/O-the mind / psychology side mental 3. Epilepsy- brain activity becomes abnormal 8. CONCUSS/O-shaken together, agitated causing seizures 9. CNS-central nervous system 10. NEURON-the basic building cell of the nervous 4. Alzheimer's- a progressive disease that system has to do with dementia and memory loss 2 careers- Neurologist- A person who treats and diagnoses neurological disorders Neurological Surgeon- An M.D. who performs surgery on the nervous system

Special Senses 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Blindness-the state of being unable to see This system protects the body from outside 1. IRID/O-iris Deafness- the state of being unable to hear threats, it keeps the body alert and aware of its 2. -CUSIS-hearing problem surroundings. Keeping the body safe and as out 3. -OPIA-defects in the vision Glaucoma-increased pressure in the eye of harm as possible. 4. OT/O-ear causing blindness 5. TYMPAN/O-eardrum, tympanic membrane 6. OPHTHALM/O-eye Sensory Processing Disorder- overly 7. -METERY-measurement sensitive to stimuli 8. SMELL-one of the five senses(nose) 9. KINETICS-touch 2 careers- 10. SIGHT-one of the five senses(eyes) Opthamologist-a person who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye related illnesses Optometry- the practice of examining eyes for vision defects such as near and far sightedness

Cardiovascular System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Heart Failure-heart is unable to pump blood on its own To carry nutrients and oxygen around the body. 1. CARDI/O-heart 2. ANGI/O-blood or lymph vessels Pericardial Disease-inflammation of the sack 3. HEM/O / HEMAT/O-blood around the heart 4. BRADY-slow 5. TACHY-fast Stroke-when the blood vessel carrying 6. THROMB/O-blood clot oxygen to the brain is blocked, by a clot 7. -EMIA-amount of blood, lack or not enough 8. LEUK/O-white blood cell Myocarditis-inflammation of the heart can 9. ERYTHR/O-red blood cell cause abnormal heart beats 10. ARTERI/O-artery 2 careers- Cardiac Surgeon-a doctor that operates and does surgery pertaining to the cardiovascular system Echocardiographer- creating images of the heart

Respiratory System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Asthma-airways are always inflamed Helps your body absorb oxygen and expel CO2. 1. BRONCH/O-bronchus Lung Cancer-abnormal cell growth in the 2. CYAN/O-blue(lack of oxygen) lungs 3. LARYNG/O-larynx 4. -OXIA-oxygen Pneumonia-infection that inflames the air 5. OXY-containing or additional oxygen sacs, causing them to fill with fluid or 6. PLEUR/O-rib or side phlegm 7. PNEUM/O-lungs, gas, air 8. PULMON/O-lungs Chronic Bronchitis-constant irritation of the 9. THORAC/O-chest bronchial tubes 10. TRACHE/O-trachea 2 careers- Pulmonologist-specialist in the respiratory systems health Otolaryngologist-specializes in the throat and loss of voice and injuries to the larynx

Digestive System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Ulcer-a sore in the lining of the stomach Converts food into energy for the body to absorb. 1. CHOLECYST/O-bladder, gallbladder Stomach Flu-related to eating bad food or 2. ENTER/O-intestine (small) water 3. COL/O / COLON/O-colon or large intestine 4. HEPAT/O-liver Celiac Disease-allergy and sensitivity to 5. GASTR/O-stomach gluten 6. OR/O-mouth 7. -PEPSIA-digestions Hemorrhoids- swollen vein around the 8. CHOL/E-bile, or gall rectum, causing pain and irritation 9. PROCET/O- rectum 10. STOMACH-where the food goes too be put in 2 careers- acid to be broken down Gastroenterologist- person who studies the digestive system and its function Proctologist-specialist in the colon/rectum

Urinary System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Renal Failure-kidneys stop functioning Nocturia-the need to pee a lot at night Filter waste out of the blood to create urine 1. -CELE-swelling, hernia Kidney Stones-small hard deposits that are (by-waste product) 2. -LYSIS-destruction of cells painful when passed 3. NEPHR-kidney Urethritis-inflammation of the urethra 4. REN/O-kidney 5. -URIA-presence of urine 2 careers- 6. -PEXY-surgical fixation or suspension 7. -ECTASIS-tubular structure Urology-study of the function of the urinary 8. PYEL/O-pelvis system 9. BLADDER-vesic/a Transplant Surgeons-they help transplant 10. KIDNEYS-nephro things like kidneys.

Reproductive System 4 diseases- Overall function- 10 vocab. Terms- Endometriosis-uterine lining grows outside the uterus, very painful To create new human life. Also to create the cells 1. CERVIC/O-cervix that used to create the new human. 2. SALPING/O-tube HIV/AIDS-interferes with your bodies ability 3. OV/O-ooctye or egg to fight disease and infection 4. ORCHID/O-testes 5. OOPHOR/O-ovary STDs-infectiosn passed from one person to 6. MEN/O-menstruation another through the act of sex 7. MAMM/O-breast 8. GYNEC/O-female, female reproduction Gynecologic Cancer-cancer in the woman's 9. COLP/O-vagina reproductive parts 10. PROSTAT/O-prostate gland 2 careers- Gynecologist-female reproductive health professional Urologist-male reproductive health professional