Metabolism
This type of metabolism uses oxygen to produce a large amount of ATP for energy.
aerobic metabolism
This term refers to the study of how diseases disrupt normal body functions.
Pathophysiology
This is the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute, calculated by multiplying heart rate and stroke volume.
cardiac output
This term refers to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the blood.
This is the force exerted by plasma proteins in the blood that helps pull water back into the bloodstream
plasma oncotic pressure
This process occurs when cells do not have enough oxygen and rely on this less efficient method to generate energy.
anaerobic metabolism
This condition occurs when the body loses more fluid than it takes in.
dehydration
This term refers to the resistance blood encounters as it flows through the arteries, which can affect blood pressure.
Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR)
This refers to the balance between the air entering the lungs and the blood reaching the lungs for effective gas exchange.
V/Q Match
These minerals help maintain fluid balance and regulate nerve and muscle function, including sodium, potassium, and calcium.
electrolytes
This is the molecule that cells use for energy, produced during both aerobic and anaerobic metabolism.
ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
This is the condition where there is insufficient blood flow to the tissues, causing a lack of oxygen and nutrients.
Hypoperfusion
This factor describes how much blood the heart pumps with each contraction, influenced by the heart’s strength.
Contractility
These specialized sensors in the body detect levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH in the blood and adjust breathing accordingly.
Chemoreceptors
This term refers to the excessive accumulation of fluid in tissues, which can be caused by many conditions, including heart failure.
Edema
The term for the amount of air moving in and out of the lungs per minute is called this.
minute volume
This condition results from the swelling caused by excess fluid accumulation in the tissues.
edema
This term refers to the pressure that is exerted by fluids against the walls of blood vessels.
Hydrostatic Pressure
The term for an open and unobstructed airway that allows free airflow to the lungs is called this.
What term describes how easily substances can pass through the cell membrane?
cell permeability
This is the process by which oxygen is delivered to cells and carbon dioxide is removed.
gas exchange
What term refers to the ability of blood vessel walls to allow substances to pass through, and how can this affect fluid balance?
Blood Vessel Permeability
This term refers to the amount of blood returning to the heart, influencing stroke volume.
Preload
What term refers to the process by which blood delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste products?
Perfusion
This term refers to the process that maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes, such as fluid balance, temperature, and pH regulation.
homeostasis