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blood vessels

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Alveolus small thin walled air containing compartments in the lungs that are arranged in sac like clusters
Antidiuretic hormone a hormone produced by neurosecretory cells that stimulates water reabsorption from kidney tubule cells into the blood and vasoconstriction of arterioles
Atrial natriuretic peptide a peptide hormone secreted by the cardiac atria that promotes salt and water excretion and lowers blood pressure
Hypovolemic (cardiovascular) shock shock from decreased blood volume
Cardiogenic (cardiovascular) shock shock from failure of the heart to pump an adequate amount of blood as a result from heart disease or heart attack
Vascular (cardiovascular) shock shock from inappropriate vasodilation
Obstructive (cardiovascular) shock shock due to obstruction of blood flow
Septic (cardiovascular) shock life threatening results from the presence of bacteria and the toxins in the bloodstream
Anaphylactic (cardiovascular) shock allergic reaction, systematic reaction after 2nd exposure to a specific antigen. Includes respiratory symptoms, fainting, itching, and hives.
Ductus arteriosus vessel in the fetus that connects the pulmonary artery with the aorta and conducts most of the blood directly from the right ventricle to the aorta bypassing the lungs
Ductus venosus vein passing through the liver and connecting the left umbilical vein with the inferior vena cava of the fetus
Foramen ovale an opening in the septum between the two atria of the heart, normally only present in the fetus
Hydrostatic pressure pressure exerted by a liquid,pressure from pumping action of the heart that promotes filtration
Inhalation the act of drawing air into the lungs by means of a essentially complex reflex actions
Osmotic pressure a forced exerted from a solution with an impermeable solute
Otorhinolaryngology the study of the ear, nose, throat
Phlebitis inflammation of a vein
Sphygmomanometer in instrument for measuring blood pressure esp. arterial blood pressure
Syncope loss of consciousness resulting from insufficient blood flow to the brain
Tracheotomy act of cutting into the trachea through the skin
Varicose veins abnormal swelling of superficial veins in the legs
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