not jeopardy again
anemia
A deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin
An abnormally fast heart rate
tachycardia
Millimeters of mercury (mmHg)
unit of measurement for blood pressure
narrowing of the airway due to muscle spasm
Bronchospasm
pallor
pale
excessive thirst
Polydipsia
narrowing of blood vessels
Vasoconstriction
A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
cyanosis
a substance that triggers an immune response
Antigen
Inflammation of blood vessels
vasculitis
study of the relationships between organisms and their environment
ecology
The flow of blood through the tissues
perfusion
Atherosclerosis
thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries
a condition where the body cannot produce sufficient insulin
Diabetes mellitus
Oliguria
low urine output
Redness of the skin
erythema
Chronotropic agent
medication that increases heart rate
abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
ascites
primary muscle used for breathing
diaphragm
anabolism and catabolism
two parts of metabolism that build and break complex molecules, respectively.
Hypertensive crisis
severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to organ damage 180/120
term describes the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart
Cardiac cycle
Angina pectoris
chest pain
cyanosis
A bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen
the presence of air or gas in the cavity between the lungs and the chest wall, causing collapse of the lung.
Pneumothorax