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Physiology

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How many times does the heart beat per day on average? About 100,000 times per day.
Approximately how much blood does the heart pump in 24 hours? About 5,000 gallons
What is the primary function of the circulatory system? To deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove waste products.
What components make up the circulatory system? The heart, blood, and blood vessels.
How much blood does the average adult human have? Approximately 5 liters (8 pints).
Why is understanding respiratory anatomy important? It prepares you to understand how air is distributed and how gas exchange occurs
What is the primary goal of respiratory physiology? To ensure adequate oxygen delivery to tissues and efficient removal of carbon dioxide.
Why is respiratory physiology considered complex? Because it must maintain homeostasis under changing environmental conditions and body demands.
Which systems are integrated with respiratory physiology? Acid–base balance, water and electrolyte balance, circulation, and metabolism.
What does fluid and electrolyte balance mean? The maintenance of normal and constant body fluid volume and electrolyte concentrations.
How is fluid and electrolyte homeostasis maintained? By balancing intake (input) with elimination (output).
What happens when fluid or electrolyte intake exceeds the body’s needs? The excess must be selectively eliminated.
What is fluid and electrolyte imbalance? A condition where fluid volume or electrolyte levels increase or decrease beyond normal limits.
Which body compartments must remain stable for homeostasis? Intracellular fluid, interstitial fluid, and blood plasma.
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