| A | B |
|---|
| parkinson's | limb tremors even @ rest |
| HCG in childhood | gigantism |
| HCG in adults | acromegaly |
| SIDS | leading cx of in 1st yr of life |
| 11 amino acids | produced by body |
| essential amino acids | found in animal sources |
| scurvy | lack of vitamin C |
| cyrosurgery | use of freeze technique |
| ambulatory surgery | walk in/out same day surgery |
| topical & local anesthetics | need time to absorb |
| endoscope | instrument to examine hollow organ or cavity |
| asthma | effects 1:7 by 4 yrs |
| Otitis media | middle ear infection |
| ageism | prejudice against age |
| pineal gland | secretes melatonn and serotonin |
| hormones | chemical messingers |
| luteinzing hormone | produces testosterone |
| digestive system | digest absorp eliminate |
| digestive tract | tubelike upto 30 ft in middle of body |
| migraines | effect women |
| cluster headaches | effect more men |
| nerve receptor | point of stimulation |
| sensory neurons | have dendrites |
| 10% calories | max amt of refined sugar |
| rickets | vitamin D deficiency |
| 12-15% | daily calories from protein |
| vitamin A | formed from carotene |
| instrument classification | based on use |
| hand hygiene | best way to prevent infection |
| out patient surgery | usually less then one hour |
| local anesthetic | loss of feeling in small area |
| HIB | reduces menigitis cases |
| suicide | 3rd cx of death in teens |
| spina bifida | 1:1000 US births |
| DNR | do not resuscitate |
| fibrinogen | neccessary for clotting |
| aldosterone | regulates electrolyte and water balance |
| Addison's | 1:100,000 americans |
| hypothalmus | regulates hormones, hunger thirst |
| nerve fiber | single elongated process ei axon |
| diabetics | 11.1 DX and 5.9 not diagnosed |
| Graves disease | most common cx of hyperthyroidism |
