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Compensation

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adjustments the body makes to correct imbalances

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Pathophysiology

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study of how diesease affect the function of the body

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

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Metabolism

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conversion of glucose into ATP

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Electrolytes

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substance that when dissolved in water, separate into charged particles

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Aerobic Metabolism

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when there is a correct oxygen supply to the body, produces energy with minimal waste products

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Anaerobic Metabolism

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when glucose is metabolized without / not enough oxygen, which forces energy to excrete waste produces

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Diffusion

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moves oxygen across the thin membrane from alveoli to the capillaries

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Permeability

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ability to effectively transfer fluids and substances in and out of the cell

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Homeostasis

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regulated in the brain and is maintained through a balance of nervous system feedback and messaging

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Neurotransmitters

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chemical messengers that regulate functions

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FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen)

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the concentration of oxygen in the air we breath in

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Patent

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open / clear / free from obstruction airway

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Tidal Volume

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the volume of air moved in one cycle of breathing, 500ml

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Minute Volume

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the amount of air breathed in during each respirations multiplied by the number of breaths per minute

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Dead air space

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air that occupies space between the mouth and alveoli, 150ml

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Medulla Oblongata

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the seat of repiratory control

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Pleural Space

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the slight space between the lung tissue and chest wall

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Chemoreceptors

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chemical sensors in the brain and vascular system the identify changing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Perfusion

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regular supply of blood, delivery and removal of oxygen / wastes from a capillary

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Plasma Oncotic Pressure

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the pull from large proteins in the plasma that pull water from the body into the bloodstream

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Hydrostatic Pressure

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the pressure within a blood vessel that pushes water out into the body

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Stretch Receptors

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sensors in the blood vessels that can identify / change the vessel diameter

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Systemic Vascular Resistance

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the pressure inside the blood vessels that the heart has to pump against

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Preload

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how much blood is returned to the heart prior to the contraction

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Contractlitility

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the force of contraction

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Afterload

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how much pressure the heart has to pump against (systemic vascular resistance)

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Cardiac Output

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the amount of blood ejected from the heart in one minute

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V/Q Match

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ventilation / perfusion match

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Hypoperfusion

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inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients (also called shock)

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Hypovolemic shock

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low blood volume - occurs when blood is lost from cardiovascular system or when there is dehydration

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Distributive Shock

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blood vessel tone is lost, vessel lose ability to maintain a normal diameter

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Cardiogenic Shock

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the heart fails to pump blood

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Obstructive Shock

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blood is physically prevent from flowing; pneumothorax, pericardial tamponade, pulmonary embolism

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Compensated Shock

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body temporarily makes adjustments to try and maintain normal function

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Decompensated Shock

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when compensatory measures fail

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Dehydration

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abnormally low amount of water in the body

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Edema

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swelling associated with the movement of water into the interstitial space

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Meningitis

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an infection of the protective layers of the brain and spinal cord

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Encephalities

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an infection of the brain itself

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Hypersensitivtiy

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an exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance (allergic reaction)

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Pulmonary Respiration

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exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and circulating blood in the pulmonary capillaries

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Cellular Respiration

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exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between cells and circulation blood

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