______ defends the body of invasions of pathogens. Correct
Answer leukocytes
_______ allows blood to escape and move backwards through
the valves. Correct Answer mumur
_______ are fragments of cells, thrombocytes, that are found in
the bloodstream. Correct Answer platelets
_______ are red blood cells that are produced in the bone
marrow. Correct Answer erythrocytes
_______ enters the respiratory system through the mouth and
nose. Correct Answer oxygen
_______ is a contagious disease caused by a bacillis
myobacterium tuberculosis. Correct Answer TB
_______ measures how much space in the blood is occupied by
red blood cells. Correct Answer hematocrit
_______ or high blood pressure, is blood pressure above 140/90.
Correct Answer hypertension
_______ veins are gnarled and enlarged, twisted, usually
involving the superficial veins in the legs. Correct Answer
vericose
,________ are more superficial than arteries and are used to
obtain blood specimens and as sites to administer iv
medications. Correct Answer veins
________ are specialized conductive fibers located within the
walls of the ventricles. Correct Answer perkenji fibers
________ is a clear fluid that travels through the body arteries.
Correct Answer lymph
________ is an inflammation of the membrane that surrounds
and protects the lung. Correct Answer pluerisy
_________ kidney failure is a slow progressive decline in
kidney failure of months or years. Correct Answer chronic
__________ is a tolerance test for gestational diabetes. Correct
Answer glucose tolerance test
A ______ is a solid circumscribed area elevated on the skin.
Correct Answer papule
A benign tumor of dilated vessels is called ________. Correct
Answer hemangioma
A condition in which a patient has trouble breathing unless a
certain position is maintained. Correct Answer orthopnea
A CVA occurs when the blood to part of the brain is suddenly
interrupted by an occlusion of blood vessel, ischemia or
, embolism, or a ruptured blood vessel a hemorrhage in the
____________. Correct Answer brain
A heart attack or MI occurs when the ________ supply of the
myocardium is severely reduced or stopped. Correct Answer
blood
A long term progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes
shortness of breath. Correct Answer emphysema
A medical assistant should wear jewelry sparingly. Correct
Answer True
A normal platelet count is between ____ and ____ platelets per
cubic ml of blood. Correct Answer 130,000 - 260,000
A person with anemia will feel tired and weak because the body
tissues are being starved of ________. Correct Answer oxygen
A physician will advise a patient to perform a self breast exam
every _______ after the menstrual period. Correct Answer
week
A procedure that aids in diagnosing and involves the removal of
a piece of tissue. Correct Answer biopsy
A pulmonary embolism a PE is a blood ________. Correct
Answer clot
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