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Pathophysiology - Chapter 6 & 7 Flashcards

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The cellular process in which glucose is metabolized into energy without oxygen.

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Anaerobic metabolism

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The cellular process in which oxygen is used to metabolize glucose.

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Aerobic metabolism

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The blood ejected from the heart in one minute (heart rate x stroke volume)

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Cardiac output

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Chemical sensors in the brain and blood vessels that identify changing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Chemoreceptors

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Air that occupies the space between the mouth and alveoli but they does not actually reach the area of gas exchange

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Dead air space

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An abnormally low amount of water in the body

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Dehydration

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Swelling associated with the movement of water into the interstitial space

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Edema

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A substance that separates into charged particles in water

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Electrolytes

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Fraction of inspired oxygen; the concentration of oxygen in the air we breathe

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FiO2

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The pressure within a blood vessels that pushes water out of the vessel

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Hydrostatic pressure

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Inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply hem with oxygen and nutrients. Also called shock.

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Hypoperfusion

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The cellular function of converting nutrients into energy

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Metabolism

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

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Minute volume

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Open and clear; free from obstruction

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Patent

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The study of how disease processes affect the function of the body

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Pathopsychology

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The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues as a result of the flow of blood trough the capillaries

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Perfusion

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The pull exerted by large proteins in the plasma portion of blood that tends to pull water from the body into the bloodstream

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Plasma oncotic pressure

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The inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients. Life-threatening condition.

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Shock

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Sensors in blood vessels that identify infernal pressure

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Stretch receptors

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The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one contraction

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Stroke volume

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The pressure in the peripheral blood vessels that the heart must overcome in order to pump blood into the system

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Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)

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The volume of air moved in one cycle of breathing

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Tidal volume

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Ventilation/perfusion match. Oxygen and blood are supplied to the capillaries.

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V/Q match

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The stage of life from 13-18

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Adolescence

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The sense that needs will be met

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Bonding

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Stage of life from 19-40 years

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Early adulthood

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Stage of life from birth to 1 year of age

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Infancy

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Stage of life from 61 and older

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Late adulthood

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Stage of life from 41-60 years old

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Middle adulthood

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When startled, an infant throws his arms out, spreads his fingers, then grabs with his fingers and arms

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Moro reflex

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When you place your finger in an infant’s palm, he will grasp it

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Palmar reflex

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Stage of life from 3-5 years

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Preschool age

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When you touch a hungry infant’s cheek, he will turn his head toward the side touched

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Rooting reflex

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Building on what one already knows

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Scaffolding

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Stage of life from 6 to 12 years

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School age

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When you stroke a hungry infants lips, he will start sucking

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Sucking reflex

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The infants reaction to his environment

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Temperament

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Stage of life from 12-36 months

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Toddler phase

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Concept developed from an orderly, predictable environment versus a disorderly irregular environment

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Trust vs mistrust

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