To pass this unit, please study the 20 vocabulary words below.
- Arterioles
- Inhalant
- Larynx
- Participate
- Pathogenic
- Penicillin
- Phrenic
- Postictal
- Preictal
- Prosthesis
- Remission
- Renal
- Retinal
- Seizure
- Sickle cell anemia
- Sleep apnea
- Streptococcus
- Syndrome
- Tetany
- Tinnitus
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a branch of an artery leading into a capillary
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"Arterioles constrict and dilate to regulate blood flow."
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a medicinal preparation given through the nose or mouth
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"In case of an unexpected asthma attack, he always carries an inhalant in his backpack."
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the "voice box", the part of the throat containing the vocal cords, used for breathing, swallowing, and talking
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"The larynx is responsible for manipulating pitch and volume."
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be involved in
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"2,000 patients will participate in the study of ADHD in adults."
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causing disease
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"Bacteria can be either harmless or pathogenic."
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a naturally produced antibiotic
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"Discovered in 1928, penicillin is still used today to treat infection."
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related or connected to the diaphragm or the mind
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"The phrenic nerves contain motor and sensory nerve fibers."
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occurring after a seizure
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"The altered state of consciousness after a seizure, known as the postictal state, lasts up to 30 minutes."
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occurring before a seizure
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"People who experience a preictal stage can use it as a warning to prepare for the seizure."
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an artificial body part
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"After the amputation he was fitted for a prosthesis."
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a reduction or disappearance of the symptoms of a disease
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"While in partial remission, you may be able to take a break from treatment."
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related to or connected to the kidney
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"Kidney stones often lead to renal colic, a horrible pain that occurs when stones block part of the urinary tract."
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related or connected to the retina, a layer at the back of the eyeball that contains cells sensitive to light
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"A retinal detachment is a serious problem that can cause blindness."
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an electrical disturbance in the brain, often causing involuntary movements
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"An epileptic seizure can be controlled with the correct medication."
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a hereditary condition in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells
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"Severe sickle cell anemia can damage the heart, brain, and lungs, if not treated in a timely manner."
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problems breathing while dormant
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"Partners of patients with sleep apnea often complain of the sound of snoring."
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a common type of spherical bacteria which can cause anything from mild throat infections to pneumonia
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"The first step in treating streptococcus is to determine whether it is Group A or Group B."
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a group of symptoms which consistently occur together
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"Down syndrome is not a disease, disorder, or medical condition, so does not require treatment or prevention."
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intermittent muscle spasms or hyperexcitability
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"Deficiencies of calcium, magnesium, or potassium can cause tetany."
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ringing or buzzing in the ears
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"Tinnitus can present as an intermittent or continuous sound in one or both ears."