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StudyStack week 7-14
Physiology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Agglutination | Clumping of RBCs |
| Anemia | Low RBCs or hemoglobin |
| Preload | Ventricular stretch before contraction |
| Contractility | Strength of contraction |
| IRV/ERV | Extra air inhaled/exhaled |
| Dead space | Air not used for gas exchange |
| Antibody | Protein that targets antigens |
| Inflammation | Response to injury/infection |
| Sarcomere | Muscle contraction unit |
| Tetany | Sustained contraction |
| Depolarization | Sodium enters cell |
| Repolarization | Potassium leaves cell |
| ADH | Helps conserve water |
| Glomerulus | Filtration capillaries |
| BMR | (Basal metabolic rate) Energy needed at rest |
| Chyme | Semi-liquid food from stomach |