gallbladder location - ANSWER RUQ (under the live)
thyroid gland location - ANSWER in throat below Adam's apple
adrenal gland location - ANSWER on top of each kidney
pituitary gland - ANSWER endocrine gland at the base of the brain
small intestine location - ANSWER between stomach and large intestine
jejunum location - ANSWER middle portion of the small intestine
Pharynx function - ANSWER passageway for both food and air
Larynx function - ANSWER voice box
heart function - ANSWER pumps blood through the body
arteries function - ANSWER to take blood away from heart
,muscles function - ANSWER movement
liver function - ANSWER Mainly, filtration and processing of blood; synthesizes bile
gallbladder function - ANSWER stores and concentrates bile
kidney function - ANSWER filter blood and produce urine
intestines function - ANSWER absorb nutrients
lymph nodes function - ANSWER act as a site for interaction b/w various cells of immune
system and forgien material
spleen location - ANSWER LUQ
spleen function - ANSWER breaks up RBCs, prodcution of lymphocytes--immune system
stomach functions - ANSWER Stores food
Churns food to mix with gastric secretions
Begins protein digestion
Kills bacteria in the food (acid)
Moves food into small intestine in form of chyme
pancreas function - ANSWER control blood sugar via insulin & glucagon
Secretes pancreatic juice that breaks down all categories of food
Produces digestive enzymes that break down fats, carbs, and proteins
, what does an X-ray show - ANSWER bones and organ structure
What does an MRI show - ANSWER organs, tissues, skeletal system
What does a CT show - ANSWER cross-sectional image of body; Used to visualize
tumors, injury to soft tissue, ligaments, tendons, and severe trauma to chest, abdomen,
pelvis, head or spinal cord.
X-rays are best at diagnosing what - ANSWER Detects bone fractures, certain tumors
and other abnormal masses, pneumonia, some types of injuries, calcifications, foreign
objects, or dental problems.
CTs are best at diagnosing what - ANSWER Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such
as bone tumors and fractures.
MRIS are best at diagnosing what - ANSWER Cancer, injuries to soft tissue or joints, and
injury or disease of internal organs including the brain, heart, and digestive organ
If you have had a splenectomy, which blood sugar test is inaccurate? - ANSWER HbA1C
Most sensitive tests of kidney damage - ANSWER GFR
bacteria that causes opportunistic pneumonia - ANSWER
troponin elevation - ANSWER a protein which is released into the blood stream when the
heart muscle is damaged.
CPK elevation - ANSWER injury or stress to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain.
Most sensitive lab test for hert attack - ANSWER troponin
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