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An infection that inflames the alveoli in the lungs.

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Pneumonia

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De-oxygenated blood enters the lungs through the:

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Pulmonary artery

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Sub-component of the brain that controls body temperature

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Hypothalamus

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Typical blood volume of a normal adult.

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5.0 liters

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At rest, a cell is negatively charged internally and is ________.

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polarized

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When oxygen levels in the blood are lower than normal.

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Hypoxemia

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What is the body organ that can regulate pH and electrolyte balance in the body?

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Kidney

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Metacarpals are bones of the _______

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Hand

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Failure to clear CO2 from the body

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Respiratory Acidosis

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What is the equivalent volume in cubic centimeters for 240 mL?

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240 cc

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A plane that divides the anterior and posterior halves of the body.

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coronal plane

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Distal is ________ something

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away from

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1 meter (1000 mm) is equal to approximately how many inches?

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39.4 inches

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Name for the additional volume of air that can be expired with maximum effort beyond the level reached at the end of a normal (tidal) expiration.

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expiratory reserve volume (ERV)

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Name for the volume of air remaining in the lungs after maximum forceful expiration.

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residual volume (RV)

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A plane that divides the superior and inferior halves of the body.

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transverse plane

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Typical respiration rate in adult human.

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12 - 20 breaths per minute

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Typical adult cardiac output.

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Around 5-6 liters per minute

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Heart rhythm characterized by no P-wave, but instead having multiple number of small fibrillatory waves

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Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib)

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Name of one-way valve connecting the right atrium to the right ventricle

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tricuspid valve

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Metatarsals are bones found in?

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Foot

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A type of pancreatic failure.

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Diabetes

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Removal of endotracheal tube.

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extubation

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Gas exchange alveolar capillary membrane is accomplished by ________.

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Diffusion

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Organ that produces insulin.
pancreas
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Only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood.
pulmonary vein
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The normal pH of blood is slightly ________.
Alkaline
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Which of these is the highest pressure: ABP, CVP, ICP, or pulmonary pressure
ABP (Arterial Blood Pressure)
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What does Oxygen attach to in the body?
Hemoglobin
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Name for the volume of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each normal breathing respiratory cycle.
tidal volume (TV)
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Small organ inferior to the right lobe of the liver that stores bile and helps break down fats
gall bladder
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Study of the microscopic structure of tissues
Histology
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Respiratory acids are removed by the ________
lungs
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Failure to clear metabolic acids from the body.
Metabolic Acidosis
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What happens when a cell is repolarized?
Na+ channels inactivate, K+ channels open, and K+ exits the cell. Inside of cell becomes net negative
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Blood fills ventricles. Produces lowest pressure of heart rhythm (Systolic/Diastolic?)
diastole
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Process by which water diffuses across a semi-permeable membrane area of high concentration of water molecules to an area of low concentration of water molecules
Osmosis
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The two types of acids in the body are ________ and ________.
respiratory, metabolic
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Normal dialysate pH is ________ to ________?
6.9 – 7.5
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Study of tissue samples removed during surgery
surgical pathology
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Name given to normal heart rhythm.
Sinus Rhythm
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2.5 Kg is equal to?
5.5 lbs (multiply Kg X 2.2)
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O2 is exchanged with the blood in these.
alveoli
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Cell depolarization occurs when Na+ flows ________ the cell.
Into
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Tiny, finger-like projections that line the small intestine and absorb nutrients.
villi
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The ability of the lungs to stretch and expand.
respiratory compliance
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Typical vital capacity in adult human
3 - 5 liters
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Tests that are performed to measure how well the lungs are working.
Pulmonary function test
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"little brain", language, balance, coordinate movements
Cerebellum
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Major glands for endocrine system
Pituitary (Brain) - Store and releases various hormones Thyroid (Throat) - Regulate growth Adrenals (Kidney) - Store and releases various hormones
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Main parts of gastrointestinal tract
Mouth, Pharynx, Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestines, Large Intestine
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How do bones support blood supply
Produce red blood cells
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Difference between external and internal respiration
External is swapping of O2 and CO2 with mouth, Internal is swapping of O2 and CO2 internally, in aveoli
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3 blood vessels
Arteries Veins Capillaries
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Describe 2 divisions of nervous system
Central - Spinal cord Peripheral - Nerve fibers that run throughout body
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Ligaments connect
BLB - Bone to bone
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Tendons connect
Bone to muscle
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Blood made up of
Plasma - Liquid part Red Blood Cells - Carry O2/CO2 White Blood Cells - Release antibodies Platelets - Clotting
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Function of kidneys
Filter waste from blood
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Function of pancreas
Releases INSULIN and GLUCAGON **Remember: p->b lood sugar**
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Allo?
different ex: allografts
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Anti?
against ex: antibodies
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Ante?
in front of ex: antorbital
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Brachi?
slow ex: bradycardia
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Dia?
through/between ex: dialysis
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Endo?
inside ex: endoscopy
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Epi?
upon/top of ex: epidermis
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Micro?
small ex: microencephaly
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Trans?
through ex: transcutaneous
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-desis?
binding/fusing
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-ectomy?
removal ex: splenectomy
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-ia?
unhealthy ex ischemia
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-itis?
Inflamation
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Muscle groups?
Smooth - Involuntary Cardiac - Heart Muscle Skeletal - obvious
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Angi?
Blood Vessel
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Cervic?
Neck
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Gastro?
Stomach
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Myo?
Muscle
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Phleb?
Vein
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Renal?
Kidney
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Thromb?
Blood Clot
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Cerebrum?
Largest part of brain - different lobes for different functions
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Gallbladder?
Stores bile, breaks down fats
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It controls muscle activity and muscle contractions and in doing so the skeletal muscles move smoothly?
Cerebellum
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Three principal components of the brain.
Cerebellum, Cerebrum, and Brain Stem
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The medical term for the death of tissue?
Necrosis
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Any disease condition due to poisoning?
Toxicosis
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Disorder in Women in which the tissue resembling the inner lining of the uterus is found in places of the pelvis or lower abdomen
Endometriosis
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It is part of the endocrine system that controls, body temperature, endocrine functions and growth.
Hypothalamus
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Which sub-component of the brain controls body temperature?
Hypothalamus
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The inflammation or infection of the liver due to a virus?
Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the meninges, a brain membrane?
Meningitis
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A widespread infection of bacteria in the body, not specific to the membranes
Sepsis
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Inflammation and congestion of the sinus do to an infection?
Sinusitis
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Refers to something happening under the skin? Another word for Hypodermic?
subcutaneous
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The science of the structure of the body is.
Anatomy
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The function of a structure of the human body.
Physiology
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The study of the minute structure of the organs by means of the microscope.
Histology
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A CT scan use X-ray beams rotating around the body to calculate the relative ________ of specific points of the body.
Density
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Typical total lung capacity in adult human.
4 - 6 liters
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Vascular buildup from blood clotting.
Thrombosis

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