CV system
This process causes the arteries to thicken and lose elasticity with age.
arteriosclerosis
A complete coronary artery occlusion leads to this condition.
MI
Hyperventilation leads to this acid–base imbalance.
Respiratory Alkalosis
These antibodies (immunoglobulins) are involved in allergic reactions.
IgE
In DIC, widespread clotting leads to this opposite life-threatening issue.
Chest pain relieved by rest is called_____
angina
Name two signs of right-sided heart failure.
peripheral edema, ascites, jugular vein distension, hepatomegaly
Edema may result from decreased levels of this plasma protein.
Albumin
Autoimmune disorders occur when the body does this.
Forms autoantibodies against its own tissue
Bilirubin is formed from the breakdown of this part of the RBC.
heme
Pooling of blood in the atria and irregular electrical activity describe this arrhythmia.
Afib
_____ transports cholesterol from the peripheral cells to the liver.
HDL
These two electrolyte imbalances commonly cause lethal arrhythmias.
Hypo and Hyperkalemia
This type of immunity is gained through exposure to an infection or vaccine.
Active Immunity
A deficiency in vitamin B12 leads to this type of anemia.
Pernicious Anemia
In all shock states, this essential function is impaired.
Tissue perfusion
Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation is diagnosed when the heart rate exceeds this number.
>100 bpm
________ is an abnormal cell growth with variable size and shape describes this pre-cancerous change.
dysplasia
herpes zoster and TB are examples of what?
latent infections
Hyponatremia can cause this dangerous neurological condition.
cerebral edema
Massive vasodilation and decreased HR is seen in this type of shock
Neurogenic
acyanotic condition where blood flows from left to right
VSD
Cancer cells avoid this normal mechanism that eliminates damaged cells.
apoptosis
Endotoxins present in the cell wall of _________ bacteria and when released can cause a massive inflammatory response, leading to septic shock
Gram negative
Sickle cell crises occur when RBCs do this inside small vessels.
obstruct/occlude blood flow