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Subjective characteristics of disease felt only by the
Symptoms
patient
If the doctor, nurse, or anyone notice evidence of
sign
disease such as a fever
A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant
internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body
Homeostasis
chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a
particular level
Epinephrine is released True; Aka Adrenaline
during a stress response
True or False
powerhouse of the cell, ATP production, and
function of mitochondria
Production of the cell energy.
The effective of the RAAS is essential for long-term blood pressure regulation.
system - It involves a complex system of hormones, proteins
renin-angiotensin- and enzymes.
aldosterone system
A widening and increase of the diameter of a blood
vasodilation
vessel.
Reduces blood flow and heat transfer by decreasing
vasoconstriction
the diameter of superficial blood vessels.
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the enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an
Hyperplasia abnormal increase in the number of cells in the
tissues.
1.Stimulus produce change in variable (body
temperature falls), 2.Receptor detect change
Apply the concept of (detected by thermoreceptors in skin), 3.Information
homeostasis sent along Afferent pathway to control center, 4.
Control centre process message (in the
thermoregulatory centre in brain).
an internal membrane system in which components
Endoplasmic Reticulum of cell membrane and some proteins are
constructed. (Smooth & Rough ER)
Renin is an enzyme that helps control your blood
pressure and maintain healthy levels of sodium and
potassium in your body. (When blood volume or
Function of hormone sodium levels in the body are low, or blood
renin potassium is high, cells in the kidney release the
enzyme, renin. Renin converts angiotensinogen,
which is produced in the liver, to the hormone
angiotensin I.)
The pressure that blood exerts in the capillaries is
known as blood pressure. The force of hydrostatic
Hydrostatic pressure
pressure means that as blood moves along the
capillaries
capillary, fluid moves out through its pores and into
the interstitial space.
(True) Edema- Is swelling or excessive fluid.
Increased hydrostatic
include high venous pressure (e.g., heart failure,
capillary action causes
venous blockage) or excessive fluid and sodium
edema (T/F)
retention (e.g, acute renal failure).
Blood loss from cuts/wounds Through the
What body functions gastrointestinal system: vomiting and diarrhea
cause fluid volume Abnormally excessive urination (polyuria); can be
deficits? caused by excessive intake of diuretic substances or
medications or from renal disorder.
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a symptom characterized by the involuntary
contraction of muscles that leads to painful muscle
Tetany
cramps, spasms of the voice box (i.e., larynx), and
sensory disturbances.
What electrolyte is Hypocalcemia - aka LOW calcium
associated with muscular tetany (muscle twitching/spasms)
tetany?
Symptoms of thirst, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, dry eyes,
dehydration dry mouth, dark-colored urine
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable
Osmosis
membrane.
peripheral edema, periorbital edema, anasarca,
cerebral edema, dyspnea, bounding pulse,
Clinical manifestations of
tachycardia, jugular vein distension, hypertension,
fluid excess
polyuria, rapid weight gain, crackles, and bulging
fontanelles.
(Sodium and Chloride.) in biology, body fluid that is
not contained in cells. It is found in blood, in lymph,
2 Electrolytes that
in body cavities lined with serous (moisture-
contains higher levels of
exuding) membrane, in the cavities and channels of
extracellular fluid?
the brain and spinal cord, and in muscular and other
body tissues.
Intracellular fluid (Potassium) The fluid is often secreted by cells to
contains higher levels of provide a constant environment for cellular
which electrolyte? operations.
Gastrointestinal losses (vomiting, diarrhea, and
nasogastric suctioning)
Excessive diaphoresis (sweating)
Fluid loss from the body Hemorrhage
occurs in which ways? Diabetes mellitus (which causes renal glucose
excretion and, in turn, results in water losses)
Diabetes insipidus (an inability to concentrate urine,
leading to excessive water loss).
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