Cheilosis - Correct Answer - a disorder of the lips characterized
by crack-like sores at the corners of the mouth
Pinguecula - Correct Answer - yellowish mass on the conjunctiva
that may be related to exposure to ultraviolet light, dry climates,
and dust
Pterygium - Correct Answer - triangular opaque tissue on the
nasal side of the conjunctiva that grows toward the center of the
cornea
,Chalazion - Correct Answer - a nodule or cyst, usually on the
upper eyelid, caused by obstruction in a sebaceous gland
Children should reach visual acuity of 20/20 at what age - Correct
Answer -
The continuous movement of blood guarantees that critical
components are available to all parts of the body to carry out their
chief functions: - Correct Answer - (1) delivery of substances
needed for cellular metabolism in the tissues
(2) removal of the wastes of cellular metabolism
(3) defense against invading microorganisms and injury, and (4)
maintenance of acid-base balance.
Hematopoiesis - Correct Answer - production of blood cells
Erythropoiesis - Correct Answer - production of red blood cells
Hemostasis - Correct Answer - stoppage of bleeding
Anemia - Correct Answer - A condition in which the blood is
deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
, Leukocytosis - Correct Answer - Abnormally high WBC count
Lymphoma - Correct Answer - a general term applied to
malignancies affecting lymphoid tissues
Splenomegaly - Correct Answer - enlargement of the spleen
Hypersplenism - Correct Answer - condition in which the spleen
removes blood components at an excessive rate
Puberty - Correct Answer - Developmental stage at which a
person becomes capable of reproduction.
Gonadarche - Correct Answer - maturation of testes or ovaries
Adrenarche - Correct Answer - maturing of the adrenal glands
Menarche - Correct Answer - onset of menstruation
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