Emergency Care in the streets Chapter 9

1 copy of a gene - Autosomal dominant 2 copies of a gene - Autosomal recessive A cellular adaptation in which one cell changes to another type of cell. - Metaplasia A condition that occurs when the fluid or blood loss is external or leaving the body - Exogenous Hypovolemic Shock a contorted position of the hand or foot in which the fingers or toes flex in like a claw; may result from hyperventilation or hypocalcemia - Carpopedal spasm A decrease in extracellular H+ ions; a blood pH greater than 7.45 - Alkalosis A decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing when compared with blood pressure from the sitting or supine position - Orthostatic Hypertension A group of plasma proteins whose function is to do one of three things: Attract leukocytes to sites of inflammation, activate leukocytes, and directly destroy cells - Complement system