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Test Review (6 & 7)
Human Anatomy
Question | Answer |
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Vital Capacity | Total volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inhalation. |
Total Lung Capacity | Volume of air lungs after maximal inhalation. |
Thromboplastin | Substance released by platelets. |
Thrombopenia | Having too few platelets |
Stridor | Harsh, high pitched breathing sound when there is obstructions in larynx or bronchus. |
Spirometry | Device to measure breathing capacity of lungs. |
Rhonchi | Musical sound during expiration (asthma, infection, wheezing) |
Rales | Abnormal lung sound (whistling, dry, or wet) |
Pulmonary embolism | Blood clot or air bubble in pulmonary artery. |
Pulmonary edema | A condition, lung tissue retains excessive amount of fluid. |
Prothrombin time test | Measurements of time it takes for sample of blood to coagulate. |
Polycythemia Vera | Disease in which there is to many RBC in bone marrow. |
Pneumothorax | Collection of air or gas in pleural cavity. |
Pneum/o | Lung, air |