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What does 'hypo' mean in the term 'hypoxaemia'?
low
What does 'aemia' refer to in the term 'hypoxaemia'?
blood concentration
What is the meaning of 'capnos' in the term 'hypercapnea'?
smoke
What does 'hyper' mean in the term 'hypercapnea'?
elevated
What is hypoxia in relation to hypoxaemia?
low tissue oxygen levels
What is the difference between hypoxia and hypoxaemia?
Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen in tissues, while hypoxaemia is a lack of oxygen in the blood
What is the term for high CO2 levels in the blood?
Hypercapnea
What is the root word 'cyte' related to?
Cell
What is the meaning of the prefix 'hyper' in a medical term?
Above or high
What is the term for low oxygen levels in the blood?
Hypoxaemia
Match the prefixes with their meanings:
Hypo- = low or decreased Hyper- = high or elevated
Match the words with their corresponding definitions:
Hypoxaemia = low tissue oxygen levels Hypoxia = low oxygen levels in the blood
Match the suffixes with their meanings:
-aemia = blood concentration -cyte = cell
Match the words with their corresponding components:
Hypoxaemia = oxygen + tissue Hypercapnea = CO2 + smoke
Match the words with their opposite conditions:
Hypoxaemia = normoxaemia Hypercapnea = hypocapnea
The suffix '-cyte' is related to cells.
True
Hypoxia refers to low oxygen levels in the blood.
False
The prefix 'hypo-' means elevated or high.
False
Hypercapnea is a condition of low CO2 levels in the blood.
False
The root 'ox-' is related to oxygen.
True
What is the primary function of the transportation system in the human body?
To transport oxygen and nutrients to cells and waste products away from cells
Which of the following is a function of the regulation system in the human body?
Maintaining a normal body temperature
What is the result of a lack of regulation in the body's thermoregulation system?
Abnormal body temperature
Which system is responsible for protecting the body from infection?
Immune system
What is the term for low tissue oxygen levels?
Hypoxia
What is the term for a condition of low oxygen levels in the blood?
Hypoxaemia
What is the main function of the transportation system in the human body?
Transportation of oxygen and nutrients to cells and waste products away from cells
What is the opposite of hypoxaemia?
Hyperoxaemia
What is the role of the regulation system in the human body?
All of the above
What is the result of a lack of clotting in the body?
Bleeding
What is the primary function of the transportation system in the body?
To transport O2 and nutrients to cells and waste products and CO2 away from cells.
What is the importance of the regulation system in maintaining body temperature?
It helps to maintain a normal body temperature, which is essential for proper bodily functions.
How does the regulation system protect the body?
It protects the body by clotting, preventing infection, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
What is the difference between hypoxia and hypoxaemia?
Hypoxia refers to low oxygen levels in tissues, while hypoxaemia refers to low oxygen levels in the blood.
What is the significance of the prefix 'hypo-' in medical terms?
It means 'low' or 'under'.
What is the typical colour of blood when it has a high oxygen concentration?
Red
Which component of blood is straw-coloured?
Serum
What is the importance of maintaining a narrow range of blood pH?
To enable normal chemical reactions to take place
What is the term for the network of vessels that blood travels through?
Vasculature
What is the term for the liquid component of blood, as opposed to the cells?
Serum
What is the importance of maintaining a narrow range of blood pH?
To facilitate normal chemical reactions
What is the term for the liquid component of blood?
Serum
What is the colour of blood when it has low oxygen concentration?
Blue/purple
What is the term for high CO2 levels in the blood?
Hypercapnea
What are the three main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
What is the colour of blood when it has a high oxygen concentration?
Red
Which component of blood is straw-coloured?
Serum
What is the term for high CO2 levels in the blood?
Hypercapnia
What are the three main components of blood?
Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
What is the term for the network of vessels that blood travels through?
Vasculature
The colour of blood changes to purple when it has high oxygen concentration
False
Blood pH can fluctuate greatly without affecting normal functions
False
Serum is the liquid component of blood that contains cells
False
Hypercapnea is a condition of low CO2 levels in the blood
False
Blood travels in the nervous system
False
Blood Colour varies depending on oxygen concentration in the blood, it is __________ when oxygen-rich
red
Blood is made up of Serum, which is a __________ liquid component
straw-coloured
Blood pH must remain within a narrow range for normal __________ to take place
functions
Blood travels in the __________ system
vasculature
Hypercapnia is a term for high __________ levels in the blood
carbon dioxide
Match the blood components with their descriptions:
Serum = Straw-coloured liquid component Cells = Includes red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets Plasma = Not mentioned in the text Tissue = Not mentioned in the text
Match the blood colours with their oxygen concentrations:
Red = Oxygen-rich Blue/purple = Oxygen-poor Yellow = Not mentioned in the text Green = Not mentioned in the text
Match the terms with their meanings:
Hypercapnia = High CO2 levels in the blood Hypoxia = Low oxygen levels in tissues Anaemia = Not mentioned in the text Hypoxaemia = Low oxygen levels in the blood
Match the blood components with their characteristics:
Serum = Liquid component Cells = Includes red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets Platelets = Not mentioned in the text White blood cells = Not mentioned in the text
Match the systems with their functions:
Vasculature = Transports blood Regulation system = Maintains normal functions Immune system = Not mentioned in the text Nervous system = Not mentioned in the text
Test your understanding of medical terminology related to blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. Learn to differentiate between hypoxaemia, hypoxia, and hypercapnea. Identify the prefixes and suffixes that define these terms.
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