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| acute chest pain that occurs when myocardial demand exceeds its oxygen supply |
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| point of maximal impulse (PMI); pulsation created as the left ventricle rotates against the chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th intercostal space |
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| cut shaped end piece used for soft, low-pitched sounds |
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| dusky blue mottling of the skin and mucous membranes due to excessive amount of reduced hemoglobin in the blood |
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| flat end of piece of the stethoscope used for hearing relatively high pitched sounds |
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| increased in thickness of myocardial wall that occurs when the heart pumps against chronic outflow obstruction (aortic stenosis) |
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| imaginary vertical line bisecting the middle of the clavicle in each hemi thorax |
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| sustained swishing or blowing sounds heard at the beginning , middle, or end of the cardiac cycle |
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| a palpable vibration over the precordium or artery; it feels like a fine, palpable, rushing vibration and is associated with a loud murmur |
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| the normal breath sound heard over major bronchi, characterized by moderate pitch and equal duration of inspiration and expiration |
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| striking over the chest wall with short, sharp blows of the fingers to determine the size and density of the underlying organ |
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| pressure wave created by each heartbeat, palpable at body sites where the artery lies close to the skin and over a bone |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| natural or native immunity. includes barriers ([1st line of defense]physical, mechanical and biochemical) and inflammation [2nd line of defense]. Form the first line of defense at the body's surface and are in place to prevent damage by substances in the environment and thwart infection by pathogenic microorganisms. |
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| acquired or specific immunity. is induces in a relatively slower and more specific process and targets particular invading microorganisms for the purpose of eradicating them. Involves 'memory' |
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| The second line of defense, a rapid and nonspecific protective response to cellular injury from any cause. It can occur only in vascularized tissue. |
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(1) vasodilation and increased blood flow (erythema and warmth) (2) Leakage of plasma proteins (edema) (3) Leukocyte (neutrophil) recruitment and migration. |
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(1) Cellular Injury/Pathogenic invasion (2) Mast cell degranulation, the activation of three plasma systems, and the release of subcellular components from the damaged cells occur as a consequence (these systems are independent, so that induction of one can result in the induction of the other two). (3)steps 1 and 2 results in vasodilation (erythema, warmth), Vascular permeability (edema), Cellular infiltration (pus), Thrombosis (clots), and Stimulation of nerve endings (pain) |
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| cytoplasmic fragments formed from megakaryocyte. They circulate in the bloodstream until vascular injury occurs. Activation results in (1) their interaction with components of the coagulation cascade to stop bleeding and (2) degranulation, releasing biochemical mediators such as serotonin, which has vascular effects similar to those of histamine. |
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| Various forms participate in the innate immune response (natural killer [NK]cells) and the acquired immune response (B and T cells). |
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| are precursors of macrophages that are found in the tissue. |
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is a multistep cellular process for the elimination of pathogens and foreign debris. The steps include recognition and attachment, engulfment, formation of a phagosome Chapter Summary Review 6-3 Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. and phagolysosome, and destruction of pathogens or foreign debris. Phagocytic cells engulf microorganisms and enclose them in phagocytic vacuoles (phagolysosomes), within which toxic products (especially metabolites of oxygen) and degradative lysosomal enzymes kill and digest the microorganisms |
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| Involved in hemostasis and blood clotting. Formed elements in the blood that develop when megakaryocytes disintegrate. |
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| An abnormally large number of leukocytes in the blood, which can be indicative of an infection. |
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| a cytokine released when mast cells and basophils release their granules. An important mediator of allergy. Its effects include smooth muscle, contraction, increased vascular permeability, and increased mucus secretion. |
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| The tendency of organisms to move in response to a chemical gradient (towards or away from stimuli). |
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| fluids or cells that have leaked from blood vessels and usually associated with inflammation |
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| almost all cells capable of this function. Regeneration of cell |
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| wound disruption. Occur when a wound is reputed and opens and unable to suture back up. |
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| Dysfunctional wound healing and found with burns or injuries to the joint. Does not allow for full mobility. |
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| works with clotting system. Bradykinin assists with the dilation of blood vessels and works with prostaglandins to decrease pain. Causes smooth muscle cell contraction. Increases cellular vascularity. |
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| destroys miccroorganisms directly. Further activates the adaptive immune system. |
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| forms blood clots. Plug damaged vessels and stops bleeding using platelets, and traps microorganisms from spreading. |
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