Term
|
Definition
| An increase in acidity of the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone produced and released by adrenal cortex that controls reabsorption of sodium and water by kidneys |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Refers to a reduced amount of hydrogen ions in the arterial blood, increasing the pH above 7.45 |
|
|
Term
| Anitdiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin) |
|
Definition
| Hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary that promotes reabsorption of water by the kidneys |
|
|
Term
| Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) |
|
Definition
| Produced and released by myocardial cells; involved in homeostatic control of water, sodium, and potassium levels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A solution in which adding small amounts of acid or base will not measurably change the pH |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Drug that causes increased excretion of water through the kidneys and urine production |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| An abnormal cardiac rhythm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Swelling caused by movement of protein and fluid into the interstitial space |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A solute that produces ions in solution |
|
|
Term
| Extracellular fluid compartment |
|
Definition
| Fluid-filled space outside of the cell's plasma membrane (surrounding the cells) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Volume percent of blood cells in whole blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Chemical released by mast cells and basophils; triggers inflammatory response by dilating capillaries and increasing membrane permeability in injured area |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Force created by a fluid pushing against a surface |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A high calcium level in the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High serum potassium levels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Excess or high sodium levels in the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Condition involving excessive production of parathyroid hormones |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Expanded or excess blood volume |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Refers to conditions where serum calcium levels fall below the norm |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low serum potassium levels |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Deficient or low sodium levels in the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Decrease in production of parathyroid hormones by the parathyroid glands |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Structure in the central part of the brain. Key role is to maintain homeostasis and control the autonomic nervous system and much of the endocrine system through the pituitary gland |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms or parasites in body tissue |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A body's response to a sequence of events intended to limit the effects of injury or a dangerous agent |
|
|
Term
| Intracellular fluid compartment |
|
Definition
| Fluid-filled space within the plasma membrane of the cells |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Excessive amounts of ketones in the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Can result from increased production of metabolic acids or inability to excrete acids |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Receptors in hypothalamus that are stimulated by increased osmolality of extracellular fluid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Pressure created by movement of water from a higher to lower concentration, usually across a membrane, to achieve equilibrium |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A prickly, tingling sensation |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Edema in which a depression, or pit, remains after pressure is applied to the area and the finger had been removed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| A result of a buildup of carbon dioxide levels in the blood |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| An abnormal condition causing muscle spasms or contractions |
|
|
