Respiratiry
the division of the nervous system involved in our fight-or-flight responses
sympathetic nervous system (SNS)
sugar in the blood
Glycemia
thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues inside the body
Endoscope
failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely
Atelectasis
hormone that causes the breakdown of glycogen into glucose; also known as adrenaline
Epinephrine
machine used to help a patient breathe
Ventilator
rare condition in which the pituitary gland stops making most or all hormones
Panhypopituitarism
disease of the liver causing inflammation
Hepatitis
a temporary absence of respiration
Apnea
gas in the intestine
Flatus
flexible membrane that closes the posterior surface of the trachea, connecting the C-shaped cartilages
fibroelastic membrane
lower-than-normal levels of sodium in the blood
Hyponatremia
condition characterized by chronic fatty diarrhea
Steatorrhea
spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi
Bronchospasm
semisolid waste product of digestion
Feces
the opening of the oral cavity into the pharynx
Fauces
abnormally high blood glucose levels
Hyperglycemia
pertaining to the stomach
Gastric
ductless gland that releases secretions directly into surrounding tissues and fluids
Endocrine gland
black, tarry feces containing blood
Melena
infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx caused by a virus
upper respiratory infection
abnormally decreased blood levels of potassium
Hypokalemia
condition marked by small sacs or pouches in the walls of a hollow organ, such as the colon
Diverticulosis
cells, tissues, and organs that secrete hormones as a primary or secondary function and play an integral role in normal bodily processes
Endocrine system
growth that protrudes from a mucous membrane
Polyp