Inflammation of the tongue is:
stomatitis
glossitis
gingivitis
palatitis
glossitis
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Fill in the blank with the correct medical term.
Understanding the (1) _____________ system is essential for any medical professional. The medical professional associated with this system is known as a(n) (2) _____________. There are many terms describing pain in the chest caused by heart-related problems. The primary symptom of an insufficient supply of oxygen to the heart is chest pain, called (3) _____________. Pain caused by a sudden blockage of a vessel in the heart is known as a(n) (4) _____________. Sometimes blood vessels narrow, creating a condition known as (5) _____________. Vessels can spasm, causing a condition known as (6) _____________. These conditions can result in a change in the heartbeat or rhythm. A heartbeat that is too fast is called (7) _____________. A heartbeat that is too slow is called (8) _____________. A loss of the normal rhythm of the heart is called (9) _____________. The term (10) _____________ is a general term that means, “pertaining to forming from the heart.” Sometimes a vessel has a weak spot that bulges out. This is called a(n) (11) _____________. If the vessel bursts, it can cause sudden death. Vessels are a very important part of the cardiovascular system. The presence of swollen, or varicose, veins in the anal region is called (12) _____________. If vessels are damaged and are not delivering sufficient blood to the body, the body can suffer from (13) _____________, or abnormally low flow of blood to tissues. The force of the blood moving inside the blood vessels can be measured by a simple procedure that measures arterial blood pressure called a(n) (14) _____________. If pressure is too low, the condition is called (15) _____________. If the pressure inside the vessels is too high, the condition is called (16) _____________. This measurement is made with a(n) (17) _____________. The cardiovascular system can also suffer from an infection, just like any other part of the body. (18) _____________ is an inflammation of the endocardium. Inflammation of the heart and blood vessels is a disease called (19) _____________. An inflammation of the valves of the heart is called (20) _____________. Inflammation of the myocardium of the heart is an acute condition called (21) _____________. Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart, the pericardium, is called (22) _____________. Inflammation of a vein is called (23) _____________. Simultaneous inflammation of many arteries is a condition known as (24) _____________. Sometimes something blocks or occludes a vessel. A(n) (25) _____________ a blockage within a coronary artery, resulting in a reduced blood flow to an area of the heart wall. A blood clot or foreign particle (including air or fat) that moves through the circulation is called a(n) (26) _____________. An embolism can block the flow of blood to tissues, causing a condition known as (27) _____________. The presence of stationary blood clots within one or more blood vessels is called a(n) (28) _____________. As an area of the heart is deprived of adequate blood flow, the heart gradually dies, which is called a, “heart attack,” or a(n) (29) _____________.
Why did the Late Athenians deemphasize the development of the body?
What will be an ideal response?
The characteristics listed below are all characteristics of a quality physical education program EXCEPT that it
A. primarily emphasizes the psychomotor domain, with only a slight emphasis on the cognitive and affective domain. B. provides experiences that are both developmentally and instructionally appropriate. C. creates multiple opportunities for children to be successful. D. considers time, space, and equipment allocations.
Vaccines led to the eradication of smallpox.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)