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Anatomy weeks 6-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cardiac output | the amount of blood that flows out of a ventricle of the heart per unit of time. = stroke volume x HR |
| Stroke volume | volume of blood pumped per heartbeat |
| Interstitial fluid | fluid that fills the space between the cells |
| Lacteal | lymphatic capillaries in the villi of the small intestine that absorb fats and other nutrients |
| Two major catergories of immune mechanisms | innate and adaptive immunity |
| Endotracheal intubation | when a tube is placed through the mouth , pharynx, and larynx into the trachea to ensure an open airway |
| Tracheostomy | cutting of an opening into the trachea for mechanical ventilation |
| Divisions of the small intestine | duodenum--> jejunum---> ileum |
| Wall of GI tract layers | Mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, serosa |
| Microvilli function in small intestine | increase surface area for more opportunities to absorb nutrients |