Chapter 6: The Lymphatic, Endocrine, Urinary, Genital System, and Rest of Chapter

lymph

thin, straw colored fluid that carries oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to cells and waste products away

lymph vessels

form network throughout body that serves as auxiliary to circulatory system, tarnsport lymph

lymph nodes

tiny, oval shaped structures that filter lymph

endocrine glands

release hormones directly into the blood stream, easy produces 1+ and has specific effect

kidneys

two solid organs that lie in retroperitoneal space, rid blood of toxic waste products and control water/salt balance

ureter

connects kidney to bladder

urinary bladder

located immediately behind pubic symphysis in pelvic cavity, empties to outside through urethra

male reproductive system

consists of testicles, epididymis, vasa deferentia, prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and penis

female reproductive system

consists of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina

adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

used in energy metabolism and storage

aerobic metabolism

cells using oxygen to take available nutrients and turn them into chemical energy

anaerobic metabolism

causes buildup of lactic acid, oxygen limited metabolism

respiratory compromise

inability to move gas effectively

hypoxia

decreased level of oxygen in the bodyh

hypercapnia

elevated level of carbon dioxide in the body

factors that impair ventilation

blocked airway, impaired of breathing muscles, physiologic obstruction of airway, drug overdose, trauma to chest wall, allergic reaction

factors that impair respiration

change in atmosphere, high altitudes, impaired movement of gas across cell membrane

V/Q ratio

describes how much gas is being moved effectively through lungs (V) and how much blood flowing around alveoli (Q)

hypoperfusion

aka shock, organs and tissue receive inadequate flow of blood and oxygen