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MODULE 12: KEY TERMS
Basic anatomy and physiology
Question | Answer |
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Diastolic blood pressure: | The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats. It is the bottom number in a blood reading (80 in 130/80 mm Hg.) |
Diffusion: | The passage of a substance from a high concentration to a low concentration. |
Enzyme: | Are molecules that aid in digestion or reduce nausea. |
Leukocytes: | White blood cells. |
Oral corticosteroids: | Systemic anti-inflammatory agents that increase the number and sensitivity of beta2 cells in the lung, reduce mucus production, and prevent and reverse airway remodeling (permanent structural damage due to inflammation). |