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Oxygenation : The body's ability to deliver oxygen to all cells via the processes of ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion Diffusion : movement of oxygen across alveolar walls into pulmonary capillaries Ventilation : movement of atmospheric air into the alveoli Perfusion : movement of oxygen to and into the cells How does air come into the lungs? : Create more negative pressure in the pleural space (cavity) so it is less than atmospheric pressure. 2 Pleural space is ____ : A pot...

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19 pages

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Function of the immune system : 1) to protect the body from invasion by foreign antigens - foreign substances that trigger the immune response 2) to identify and destroy potentially harmful cells 3) to remove cellular debris What accomplishes the functions of the immune system? : lymphoid organs & specifically designed lymphocytes through the process of antibody-mediated immune response & cell-mediated immune response. General types of immune alterations - immune system acts inappropr...

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Immunity : Function of immune system is to protect body from invasion by foreign antigens to identify and destroy potentially harmful cells. Exaggerated immune response : -Against environmental antigens, allergy -Too much of an IR Misdirected IR against host's own cell : Autoimmunity Isoimmunity : Directed against beneficial foreign tissues Body's IS reacts against tissues of usually the same species -Transplanted tissue -Blood transfusion Immune deficiency : Deficient immune re...

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34 pages

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neuroanatomy of pain and the components of pain : -Nociceptors → Afferent fibers → Spinal cord (substance P) → Brain for interpretation -Substance P = neurotransmitter peptide - has to bind to a receptor -Impulse MUST go to the brain AND be interpreted for the pain to be felt Nociceptors : pain receptors Afferent fibers : -A-delta (for sharp pain) -C-fibers (for dull/achy pain) Spinal cord : -dorsal horn, substantia gelatinosa 2 Substance P : key neurotransmitter Impulse :...

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30 pages

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The process of taking in and using food for growth, repair, and maintenance of the body includes ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolism : nutrition Inflammation : adaptive response of the body to injury or illness How many functions is the liver responsible for? : about 500 lobule : functional unit of the liver 2 hepatocyte : liver cells that produce and secrete bile bile : stimulates peristalsis and breaks down fats in intestine canaliculus : channels between hepatocy...

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61 pages

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pH ratio : bicarbonate/carbonic acid (base/acid) Three Mechanisms Regulating Acid-Base Balance : 1. Plasma buffer system 2. Respiratory system 3. Renal system Plasma buffer systems : work fast! -HCO3-, H2CO3 -protein buffers -phosphate -cellular ion exchange mechanism 2 How does the respiratory system regulate acid-base balance? : Regulate retention or elimination of CO2 through changes in rate of ventilation. How does the renal system regulate acid-base balance? : kidneys eith...

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26 pages

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4 Types of Immune Alterations : Exaggerated, misdirected against host's own cells, Directed against beneficial foreign tissues, and Deficiency Hypersensitivity : - Autoimmunity is when the body starts to think of its own antigens as foreign. - Isoimmunity is when the body reacts against tissues of other members of the same species. 4 Types of Hypersensitivity : - Type I: IgE mediated allergic reactions / allergies - Type II: tissue-specific / blood transfusion reactions - Type III...

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Neoplasm : "new growth" tumor neoplasm Does not obey laws : of normal cell growth neoplasm continue to grow : at the expense of the host cancer cells exhibit "autonomy" : independence from normal cellular controls Cancer cells are also "anaplasia" : loss of differentiation or specialization 2 Benign : are NOT called "cancer" - tissue of orgin + "oma" ex benign tumor of fat cells = LIPOMA Malignant : cancer Mal=bad are usually named cell differentiation : the normal pr...

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23 pages

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While reviewing lab results, the nurse recalls that the most abundant cells in the blood are: a. Leukocytes b. Lymphocytes c. Erythrocytes d. Thrombocytes : C. Erythrocytes The predominant phagocyte of early inflammation is the: a. Eosinophil b. Lymphocyte c. Macrophage d. Neutrophil : D. Neutrophils 2 A 35-year-old male has enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and a mediastinal mass. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. Which of the following abnormal cells would the nurse...

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Alteration due to Renal Failure/Disorders Hematocrit : Decreased - Anemia Due to decreased synthesis of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin stimulates bone marrow to produce RBC. When nephrons fail, kidneys cannot produce erythropoietin. Hematocrit - the ratio of the volume of RBCs to the total volume of blood; NOT caused by Anemia - IS Anemia Alteration due to Renal Failure/Disorders Potassium : Increased - Hyperkalemia Because Nephrons cannot excrete excess Potassium. Nephron damage or ...

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74 pages

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Blood, serum, saline, albumin, urine, bile, hormones, cerebrospinal fluid : Fluids required for homeostasis Peripheral pain receptor found in skin, : Nociceptor Hitting finger with hammer : Noxious stimuli Specialized sensory fibers, carry nociceptor impulse to spinal cord (A delta and C fibers : Afferent fibers In back of spinal cord (dorsal horn) area with lots of potential modulation or changing of impulses : Substantia Gelatinosa 2 Key neurotransmitter peptide. In order for pa...

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41 pages

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UNMC Pathology Test Bundle

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UNMC Pathophysiology II Exam II with 100% correct answers

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