Problems+Moving+It+JO

Define Each of these, you will need to know what they are for the test**
 * Problems Moving It

Occurs when blood moves through that arteries as a higher pressure then normal (its also known as high blood pressure and the "silent killer" ) can cause: -heart attack -stroke -kidney failure
 * Hypertension 97**

The accumulation of soft masses of fatty materials, including cholesterol, beneath the inner linings of arteries; these deposits are also known as plaque. (symptoms may not occur until the person is 50 years or older)
 * Atherosclerosis 97**

Is a dislodged plaque clot that moves along with the blood.
 * embolus 97**

"A cerebrovascular accident" (CVA) is the result of a small cranial arteriole burst or block by an embolus. the lack of oxygen causes part of the brain to die and paralysis or death to occur. -Symptoms or warnings: numbness in the feet or hands or face difficulty speaking temporary blindness in one eye
 * stroke 97**

(MI) a.k.a. a Heart Attack: occurs when a portion of the heart muscle dies due to a lack of oxygen. if a coronary artery becomes blocked the person may suffer angina pectoris, or pain in the left arm. when the artery is completely blocked the heart attack occurs.
 * myocardial infarction 97**

Is the ballooning of the blood vessel, more often in the abdomen region or the arteries leading to the brain.
 * aneurysm 99**

Develops when nasal congestion blocks the tiny openings leading to the sinuses. Symptoms: -postnasal discharge -facial pain that worsens when patient is leaning forward -toothache
 * sinusitis 180**

Acute Bronchitis: is an infection of the primary and secondary bronchi. usually leads form a nonproductive cough to a deep cough that expectorates mucus and perhaps pus. Chronic Bronchitis: the airways are inflamed and filled with mucus. a cough the brings up mucus is common. The bronchi have gone under degenerative changes including: -the loss of cilia, and their normal cleansing action (smoking is the most frequent cause, but exposure to pollutants can also cause it)
 * bronchitis 180**

Is a viral bacterial infection of the lungs in which the bronchi and alveoli fill with thick fluid. often proceeded with influenza. Symptoms: -high fever -chills -headache -chest pain
 * pneumonia 180**

is a chronic incurable disorder in which the alveoli are distended and their walls damaged, so that the surface area available for gas exchange is reduced. most often caused by smoking is often followed by chronic bronchitis. the person may be breathless and have a cough; can make the person feel depressed due to lack of oxygen to the brain as well as sluggish and irritable
 * emphysema 181**

a disease of the bronchi and bronchioles that is marked by the wheezing, breathlessness, and sometimes a cough and expectoration of mucus. irritants can cause a reaction. when irritated the smooth muscles in the bronchioles can get spasms. not curable.
 * asthma 182**

is a twisting of a joint leading to swelling and injury, not only of muscles but also of ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, and nerves. (common victims: ankle and knee)
 * sprain 240**

in tendinitis the normal, smooth gliding motion, or a tendon is impaired, the tendon is inflamed, and movement of a joint becomes painful. the most common cause is overuse.
 * tendinitis 240**

is a broad term applied to a group of disorders that are characterized by a progressive degeneration and weakening of muscles. as muscle fibers die, fat and connective tissue take their place. calcium is leaked into the cells which causes and enzyme that dissolves muscle fibers.
 * muscular dystrophy 240**

" Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis" a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's disease: is the gradual loss of the ability to walk, talk ,chew, and swallow. mental abilities and sensations are not affected. cannot be cured.
 * ALS 240**