TERMS

Question 1

________ (also called hypocarbia) refers to a lower-than-normal level of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the blood.

Answer 1

Hypocarpnia

Question 2

This condition often occurs due to hyperventilation, where a person breathes too quickly or deeply, causing excess CO₂ to be expelled from the lungs.

Answer 2

Hypocarpnia

Question 3

__________ is a medical term that means low levels of oxygen in the blood, specifically in the arterial blood.

Answer 3

HypoXemia

Question 4

__________ is a condition where the lungs can’t remove enough carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the body, leading to a buildup of CO₂ in the blood. This excess CO₂ combines with water to form carbonic acid, lowering the blood’s pH and making it more acidic.

Answer 4

Respiratory Acidosis

Question 5

The meninges are three protective layers of tissue that surround the brain and spinal cord, acting as a shield for the central nervous system. These layers, from outer to inner, are the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. They provide structural support, contain cerebrospinal fluid, and help protect against injury

Answer 5

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