Adaptation of Cells
A decrease in cell size due to a loss of subcellular components
What is Atrophy
swelling caused by excessive fluid trapped in body tissues
What is Edema
decreased serum potassium level is
What is Hypokalemia
What is Hydrogen ions
What is lactic acidosis
An increase in the size of the cell due to synthesis of more subcellular components
What is Hypertrophy
The abnormal accumulation of the fluid in the peritoneal cavity, also a type of edema
What is ascites
What is 8.2-10.2 mg/dl
An increase in Hydrogen Ions results in a _______ in pH
a process in which the cell breaks down as a result of long standing hypoxemia
What is Necrosis
An increase in the actual number of cells in an organ or tissue
What is Hyperplasia
Decreased urine output, typically less than 500 ml
What is oliguria
The decrease of this electrolyte can cause prolongation of the QT interval and the development of cardiac dysrhythmias
What is Clacium
_____________ ______________ is always related to hypoventilation
Molecule that is missing one electron in its outer shell
What is Free Radical
An alteration of the size, shape, and organization of cells
What is Dysplasia
Obstruction of lymphatic vessels can cause
What is Edema
PTH is released causing stimulation of ___________ which causes a raise of blood calcium levels.
What is calcitriol.
Stimulates breathing by a decrease in oxygen levels in the blood
What is Hypoxic drive
Measures the disease causing ability of a microorganism
What is Virulence
Reversible cellular adaptation in which one adult cell type is replaced by another adult cell
What is Metaplasia
Serum sodium levels greater than or equal to 143 mEq/L.
A sustained muscle contraction is referred to
What is Tetany
A contorted position in which the fingers or toes flex in a clawlike manner
What is carpopedal spasm
Chemicals or proteins that travel to the brain and affect the hypothalamus and stimulate a rise in the body's core temp