PVL systems Exam Bank Solution Manual Already Passed
1 view 0 purchase
Course
PVL systems Exm Sol
Institution
PVL Systems Exm Sol
PVL systems Exam Bank Solution Manual Already Passed
Arteries carry - Answers oxygenated blood away from the heart
Veins carry - Answers deoxygenated blood to the heart
what does the spleen do? - Answers destroys old rbc's, produces antibodies, filters microorganisms from the blood
what does t...
PVL systems Exam Bank Solution Manual Already Passed
Arteries carry - Answers oxygenated blood away from the heart
Veins carry - Answers deoxygenated blood to the heart
what does the spleen do? - Answers destroys old rbc's, produces antibodies, filters microorganisms from
the blood
what does the tonsils respond to? - Answers inflammation
what does the thymus do? - Answers develops T lymphocytes in the immune system of children,
atrophies after puberty
what is the primary function of the lymphatic system? - Answers drain excess fluid and plasma proteins
from bodily tissues and return them to the venous system
what happens during circulation? - Answers more fluid leaves the capillaries than the veins can absorb
what does draining excess fluid prevent? - Answers edema (a buildup of fluid in the interstitial space)
What is arteriosclerosis? - Answers hardening or thickening of the arterial walls
arteriosclerosis in older adults - Answers blood vessels become thick and stiff that restricts blood flow
peripheral blood vessels are more rigid w/ age
What is artherosclerosis? - Answers -plaque that is formed inside the walls of arteries
Atherosclerosis in older adults - Answers develops gradually
increases with smokers and diabetics
What does artherosclerosis lead to? - Answers PAD (undiagnosed and treated), painful walking, poor
wound healing, increased risk for DVT's and even Pes
What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm? - Answers an enlargement of the aorta, the main blood vessel
that delivers blood to the body at the level of the abdomen
1. Balloon like dilation of the abdominal aorta
2. Usually arises below the renal arteries, but ABOVE the aortic bifurcation***
AAA facts - Answers grows slowly w/o symptoms
if the aneurysm is growing larger, pulsations at the abdomen may be palpable or visible
a ruptured aneurysm is life threatening
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller TutorJosh. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
