NBE Study Guide Funeral Service Science Glossary Questions and Graded A+ Answers

NBE Study Guide Funeral Service Science Glossary Questions and Graded A+ Answers abscess localized collection of pus accessory (auxillary; assisting) this term is applied to a lesser structure that resembles a similar organ in structure and function, such as the accessory pancreatic duct acids a substance that yields hydrogen or hydronium ions in aqueous solution. acquired presents itself after birth acromegaly hyperfunction of pituitary gland after ossification has been completed acute a disease with a more or less rapid onset and short duration adipocere (gravewax) a wax-like material produced by saponification of body fat in a body buried in alkaline soil albumin a protein found in blood plasma alcohols organic compounds containing hydroxyl groups (-OH) aldehyde an organic compound containing one or more -CHO groups alimentary canal digestive tube that extends from the mouth to the anus (buccal cavity, pharnyx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines) allergies Having a hypersensitivity to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction. allergy hypersensitivity - an acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance (allergen) that does not normally cause a reaction amelia congenital absence of one or more limbs amines an organic compound containing nitrogen; any compounds formed from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic radicals. The general formula for primary amines is R-NH2. amino acid building blocks of proteins; a compound containing an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl (-COOH) group attached to an alpha carbon and a radical amphoteric any compound that can act as both an acid and a base in a solution (amino acid) anasarca severe generalized edema anatomy The study of body structure anemia A decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin. aneurysm a localized dilation of a blood vessel angiology study of blood vessels antagonism Mutual opposition or resistance of counteracting forces, principles, or persons. antibody Glycoprotein produced in response to an antigen. Antibodies have the ability to combine with the antigen that stimulated their production. antigen A foreign substance that causes the production of a specific antibody. antisepsis the prevention or inhibiting of the growth of causative microorganisms anterior ventral; toward the front attenuation dilution or weakening of virulence of a microorganism, reducing or abolishing pathogenicity aplasia failure of a tissue or an organ to develop normally appendicular skeleton bones that make up the pectoral girdle, upper extremities, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities Arterial (Vascular) Fluid The concentrated, preservative, embalming chemical that will be diluted with water to form the arterial solution for injection into the arterial system during vascular embalming. The purpose is for inactivating saprophytic bacteria and rendering the body tissues less susceptible to decomposition. arteriosclerosis disease of the arteries resulting in thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls articulation place of union between two or more bones; a joint ascities accumulation of serous fluids in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity. atherosclerosis hardening of the arteries atom Smallest particle of an element atrophy (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue; any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away autolysis self-destruction of cells; decomposition of all tissues by enzymes of their own formation without microbial assistance autopsy the examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death autopsy chemicals those chemicals specifically designed for use in the preparation of bodies following an autopsy autrophic bacteria self nourishing bacteria axial skeleton Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column bacillus rod shaped bacteria bacteremia bacteria in the blood bacteria Prokaryotic, one-celled organisms. Some transmit diseases. Most act as decomposers and get the nutrients they need by breaking down complex organic compounds in the tissues of living or dead organisms into simpler inorganic nutrient compounds. bacterial colony a visible group of bacteria growing on a solid medium, presumably arising from a single microorganism bactericide substance that kills bacteria bacteriology study of bacteria bases a substance that yields hydroxide ions in aqueous solution bilateral symmetry refers to the symmetry of paired organs, or to an organism whose right and left halves are similar images of each other, or in which a median section divides the organism into equivalent right and left halves biliary pertaining to bile biliary tract the organs and ducts that participate in the secretion, storage, and delivery of bile to the duodenum. binary fission A method of asexual reproduction by "division in half." In prokaryotes, binary fission does not involve mitosis, but in single-celled eukaryotes that undergo binary fission, mitosis is part of the process. Biochemistry the study of substances and processes occurring in living things biological vectors an arthropod vector in which the disease causing organism multiplies or develops within the arthropod prior to becoming infective for a susceptible individual bladder a membranous sac or receptacle for a secretion or excretion boiling the rapid passage of liquid particles to the vapor state by forming bubbles through the action of heat