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atrophy [ Ans: ] (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue;
any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away
hypertrophy [ Ans: ] increase in muscle size
Hyperplasia [ Ans: ] the enlargement of an organ or tissue
because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the
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tissues
Metaplasia [ Ans: ] changing from one type of mature tissue to
another
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Dyplasia [ Ans: ] abnormal development
nercrosis [ Ans: ] pathologic death of cells or tissue
Apoptosis [ Ans: ] process of programmed cell death
Hypoxia [ Ans: ] Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough
oxygen in the blood
Ischemia [ Ans: ] an inadequate blood supply to an organ or
part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
metabolic acidosis [ Ans: ] decreased pH in blood and body
tissues as a result of an upset in metabolism
Metabolic alkalosis [ Ans: ] high pH, high HCO3
Respiratory acidosis [ Ans: ] low pH, high CO2
Respiratory alkalosis [ Ans: ] Arise in blood pH due to
hyperventilation (excessive breathing) and a resulting decrease in
CO2.
Buffer systems [ Ans: ] function to convert strong acids or bases
into weak acids or bases
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ECF extracellular fluid [ Ans: ] - fluid found outside the cells of the
body, constitutes approximately about one third of total body
fluid,
- transporter of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
- includes: intravascular fluid, interstitial fluid, transcellular fluid
Oncotic pressure [ Ans: ] The pressure of water to move, typically
into the capillary, as the result of the presence of plasma proteins.
Osmotic pressure [ Ans: ] the external pressure that must be
applied to stop osmosis
Hydrostatic pressure [ Ans: ] The pressure of water against the
walls of its container.
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Edema [ Ans: ] puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of
fluid
Potassium [ Ans: ] K +1
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Sodium [ Ans: ] 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium Channel Blockers [ Ans: ] agents that inhibit the entry of
calcium ions into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart
rate, a lessening of the demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a
relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels to cause
dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some
arrhythmias, and hypertension
Chloride [ Ans: ] 95-105
innate defenses [ Ans: ] - Those that act against any type of
invading agent
- Non specific
natural defenses [ Ans: ] What are measures that protect and
enhance the patient's defenses that include intact skin and
mucous membranes, a balanced diet and sufficient fluids, and
adequate sleep and rest called?
active immunity [ Ans: ] the immunity that results from the
production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the
presence of an antigen.
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atrophy [ Ans: ] (n.) the wasting away of a body organ or tissue;
any progressive decline or failure; (v.) to waste away
hypertrophy [ Ans: ] increase in muscle size
Hyperplasia [ Ans: ] the enlargement of an organ or tissue
because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the
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tissues
Metaplasia [ Ans: ] changing from one type of mature tissue to
another
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Dyplasia [ Ans: ] abnormal development
nercrosis [ Ans: ] pathologic death of cells or tissue
Apoptosis [ Ans: ] process of programmed cell death
Hypoxia [ Ans: ] Low oxygen saturation of the body, not enough
oxygen in the blood
Ischemia [ Ans: ] an inadequate blood supply to an organ or
part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
metabolic acidosis [ Ans: ] decreased pH in blood and body
tissues as a result of an upset in metabolism
Metabolic alkalosis [ Ans: ] high pH, high HCO3
Respiratory acidosis [ Ans: ] low pH, high CO2
Respiratory alkalosis [ Ans: ] Arise in blood pH due to
hyperventilation (excessive breathing) and a resulting decrease in
CO2.
Buffer systems [ Ans: ] function to convert strong acids or bases
into weak acids or bases
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ECF extracellular fluid [ Ans: ] - fluid found outside the cells of the
body, constitutes approximately about one third of total body
fluid,
- transporter of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products
- includes: intravascular fluid, interstitial fluid, transcellular fluid
Oncotic pressure [ Ans: ] The pressure of water to move, typically
into the capillary, as the result of the presence of plasma proteins.
Osmotic pressure [ Ans: ] the external pressure that must be
applied to stop osmosis
Hydrostatic pressure [ Ans: ] The pressure of water against the
walls of its container.
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Edema [ Ans: ] puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of
fluid
Potassium [ Ans: ] K +1
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Sodium [ Ans: ] 135-145 mEq/L
Calcium Channel Blockers [ Ans: ] agents that inhibit the entry of
calcium ions into heart muscle cells, causing a slowing of the heart
rate, a lessening of the demand for oxygen and nutrients, and a
relaxing of the smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels to cause
dilation; used to prevent or treat angina pectoris, some
arrhythmias, and hypertension
Chloride [ Ans: ] 95-105
innate defenses [ Ans: ] - Those that act against any type of
invading agent
- Non specific
natural defenses [ Ans: ] What are measures that protect and
enhance the patient's defenses that include intact skin and
mucous membranes, a balanced diet and sufficient fluids, and
adequate sleep and rest called?
active immunity [ Ans: ] the immunity that results from the
production of antibodies by the immune system in response to the
presence of an antigen.
