NUR 315 (NUR 315 (NUR 315))

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 2 Study Guide. Hematologic System Plasma ● Carries antibodies and nutrients to tissues ● Carries waste away ● Consists mainly of proteins, albumin, globulin and fibrinogen (ADDED FROM LECTURE: UNDERSTANDING CONCEPT:) ● Liver disease → Liver synthesizes albumin. Poor albumin on board → poor oncotic pressure plus poor immune response.

NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide. Structure and Functions ● Conducting Airways ○ Nose ○ Pharynx ○ Larynx ○ Trachea ○ Right and left primary bronchi ○ Lobar bronchi ○ Terminal bronchioles Gas Exchange Airways ● Respiratory bronchioles ● Alveolar ducts ○ Alveoli ● Primary gas-exchange unit of the lung (O2 enters the blood and CO2 is removed) ○ Types of cells ● Type I alveolar cells—provide structure