When referring to the composition of blood, it is this substance which promotes clotting in the face of hemorrhage with an open wound

This is a site for peripheral pulse palpation of the upper extremity

This term refers to the force exerted by the myocardium to pump blood through the body

This refers to the most vulnerable part of a cell

Acrocyanosis

This is the muscle which facilitates mechanical ventilation by pulling on and expanding the lungs for ventilation and relaxing for exhalation

This is a smooth muscle structure which carries food from the mouth to the stomach for digestion

This refers to the saturation of oxygen found in the blood stream, and is a vital sign which should be evaluated for all patients

This refers to the amount or concentration of oxygen in inspired are

The Sac surrounding the heart

The general rule of thumb is for arteries to take oxygenated blood away from the heart and out to the body, what is the primarily discussed exception to this rule

this is the type of vessels that surround the alveoli and to facilitate exchange of CO2 for O2

Anaerobic metabolism

This is the formula for calculation of minute volume

When excess fluid leaves the cells, an accumulation of this causes swelling or edemas especially of the lower extremities

This is the type of muscle that controls the size of not only the bronchioles in the lungs but also the diameter of the blood vessels

The spleen

These receptors in the vessels are used to trigger the smooth muscle of the vasculature to make size adjustments based on the pressure therein

This is the chemical released when an allergic reaction occurs, in excess can cause edema and bronchoconstriction

This term refers to the muscles in between the ribs

Plasma oncotic pressure

This portion of the brain is the primary structure responsible for breathing

The conversion of glucose at the cellular level creates energy which is referred to as this

In reference to Cardiovascular system changes, this can be caused by injuries to the spinal cord, sepsis and systemic reactions

The collapse of the Alveoli which inhibits gas exchange, occurs as a result of COPD, CHF, etc.