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weeks 7-13

TermDefinition
Fibrnolysis The physiological mechanism that dissolves clots is known as
Perfusion pressure The localized pressure gradient needed to maintain blood flow in a tissue is called
Hemodynamics The term used to describe the collection of mechanisms that influence the circulation of blood is:
Erythropoietin A glycoprotein hormone that is secreted to increase oxygen concentration in the tissues is
Pulse pressure The difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure is called
Heparin A natural constituent of blood, acts as an antithrombin and prevents clots from forming in vessels.
Diapedesis Neutrophils are highly mobile and phagocytic. They migrate out of blood vessels and into tissue spaces. This process is called
Phagocytosis The ingestion and destruction of microorganisms or other small particles is called
Self-tolerance The ability of our immune system to attack abnormal or foreign cells but spare our own normal cells is called:
Tidal volume The term used to describe the volume of air exchanged during normal inspiration and expiration is:
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