Sella turcica - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Glabella - ANSWER-What is the smooth median prominence between eyebrows? malleus, incus, stapes - ANSWER-What are the ossicles (exterior to interior)? tympanic membrane - ANSWER-Where does the malleus attach? Sella turcica - ANSWER-What forms a depression on the superior surface that contains the pituitary gland? inferior nasal concha is a facial bone, other two are part of the ethmoid bone - ANSWER-Which does not belong and why? superior nasal concha, middle nasal concha, inferior nasal...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen- Modules 8, 9, 10- 100% Pass!! *PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes -Answer-What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) Grave's disease -Answer-an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* *Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolol, and *iodine-131* ▪ radiation therapy *Nursing Interven...

Frontal Bone - forehead Supraorbital Foramen - Eyebrow Parietal Bone - Side Occipital Bone - back of head Foramen Magnum - big hole on bottom of skull Jugular Foramen - Jelly bean like holes on both side of foramen magnum Hypoglossal Foramen - Small holes by the jugular foramen Occipital Condyle - Knuckle like structures on both sides of the foramen magnum Temporal Bone - Temple External acoustic (auditory) canal (meatus) - Ear Internal acoustic (auditory) canal (meatus) - Inside ear ...

MDC II - Final Exam – Rasmussen with 100% Verified Solutions What are the glands of the endocrine system? (SATA Q?) -Answer-*PT PAP HOT* ▪ Pituitary ▪ Thyroid ▪ Pancreas ▪ Adrenals ▪ Parathyroid ▪ Hypothalamus ▪ Ovaries ▪ Testes an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by *goiter and/or exophthalmos* -Answer-Grave's disease *HYPERthyroidism aka Grave's disease* ▪ Treatments -Answer-*Treatments* ▪ Rx: methimazole, atenolo...

What is a hormone and how does it act? correct answer: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? correct answer: a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an autocrine gland? correct answer: A secretion that only affects ...

APHY 102 Midterm Exam - Ivy Tech GRADED A 2023/2024 What is a hormone and how does it act? - CORRECT ANSWER Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. What is a paracrine gland? - CORRECT ANSWER a secretion that enters interstitial fluid but affects only neighboring cells What is an auto...

Superior deep nodes ~ adjacent to internal jugular; drains max 3rd molars, post hard palate, soft palate, base of tongue; empties into inferior deep cervical inferior deep nodes ~ deep to SCM; drains most lymph from head; communicates with axillary lymph which can cause breast cancer; empties into jugular trunk cellulitis ~ diffuse edema from inflammation; origin is infection osteomyelitis ~ an inflammation of bone marrow; may create a sequestra of bone; more common in mand ...

What is: Blood glucose less than 50mg/dl. Complains of weakness, "feel like passing out," headache, clammy hands, and anxiety. Difficulty concentrating and thinking. If uncorrected, will progress to coma correct answer: Severe Hypoglycemia School-aged child with recent history of viral illness complains of excessive hunger and thirst. Urinating more than normal. Starts losing weight despite eating a large amount of food. Breath has a fruity odor. Large amount of ketones in urine. correct a...

1. A pt with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" c. "Is there any family history of acromegaly?" d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?" correct answer: B Rationale: Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiety are no...

What is a hormone and how does it act? correct answer: Hormones are chemical messengers that are responsible for regulation. They are secreted into body fluids, mainly blood. It has specific actions on target tissues, which are any tissue that has specific receptors for that particular hormone. Understand the role of negative feedback in control of hormone secretions. correct answer: A control mechanism in which rising level of a hormone leads to a decrease in hormone secretion What is a...