Chapter 21-Cardiovascular System Flashcards
plasma
liquid that is left behind when cellular component of blood is removed, contains clotting factor
serum
plasma with clotting factor removed
lymph
liquid that escapes the blood vessels because endothelial cell lining is loose
lymphatic system
absorbs escaped liquids and filters through lymph nodes
septicemia
presence of pathogens or toxins in the blood
sepsis
body’s inflammatory response to a pathogen
severe sepsis
inflammation is uncontrolled and very harmful
endocarditis
inflammation of endocardium
endocarditis portal of entry
injections, dental procedures, tattoos, piercings, surgery
endocarditis signs and symptoms
tachycardia
endocarditis causative agent
any bacteria
endocarditis susceptibility factors
suppressed immune system, heart surgery, congenital heart disorders
endocarditis treatment
antibiotics; prophylactic antibiotics before surgeries
anthrax causative agent
Bacillus anthracis
Bacillus anthracis
causative agent of anthrax; Gram + rod, endospore forming
anthrax virulence factor
exotoxins
cutaneous anthrax
minor cut, 20% mortality, eschar (black lesion)
gastrointestinal anthrax
contaminated, under-cooked food; ulcerative lesions in GI tract; 50% mortality
inhalational anthrax
inhalation of spores, bacteremia leads to septic shock and death; 100% mortality
plague causative agent
Yersinia pestis