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  • https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/11%3A_Gas_Exchange_Airway_Management_and_Respiratory_System_Disorders/11.01%3A_Concepts_of_Oxygenation_and_Perfusion
    This page discusses the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including the functions of oxygenation, ventilation, and perfusion. It explains how the respiratory system provides oxygen to ...This page discusses the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, including the functions of oxygenation, ventilation, and perfusion. It explains how the respiratory system provides oxygen to the body, removes carbon dioxide, and maintains acid-base balance. Key structures involved include the conducting zone (nose, pharynx, trachea) and respiratory zone (alveoli).
  • https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Veterinary_Medicine/Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals_(Lawson)/12%3A_Urinary_System/12.15%3A_Excretory_System_Worksheet
    The action of the hormone insulin to keep the level of glucose in the blood within a narrow range The part of the kidney that collects the urine before it passes down the ureter Indicate whether these...The action of the hormone insulin to keep the level of glucose in the blood within a narrow range The part of the kidney that collects the urine before it passes down the ureter Indicate whether these parts of the kidney tubule are found in the cortex "C" or the medulla "M" of the kidney. Circle the substances in the list below that are NOT found in the fluid that has filtered through into the Bowman’s capsule of a healthy animal?
  • https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nutrition/Principles_of_Nutritional_Assessment_3e_(Gibson_et_al.)/14%3A_Iron_(Chapter_17)/14.03%3A_Hematocrit_or_packed_cell_volume
    This page covers hematocrit, a measure of the percentage of packed red blood cells in blood, influenced by factors such as age and sex, with males typically showing higher levels post-puberty. Pregnan...This page covers hematocrit, a measure of the percentage of packed red blood cells in blood, influenced by factors such as age and sex, with males typically showing higher levels post-puberty. Pregnancy decreases hematocrit due to increased plasma volume. While it serves as an alternative to hemoglobin measurements, its accuracy can be limited. Hematocrit can be measured manually or with automated counters, though results may differ.
  • https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Nursing/Medical-Surgical_Nursing_(OpenStax)/16%3A_Hematopoietic_Disorders_and_Regulation/16.00%3A_Introduction
    The text explains the importance of understanding hematology for nursing care, as blood samples are essential for diagnosing a patient's condition. It highlights the components of blood???plasma, eryt...The text explains the importance of understanding hematology for nursing care, as blood samples are essential for diagnosing a patient's condition. It highlights the components of blood???plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets???and their roles, emphasizing their significance in maintaining health and homeostasis. The discussion covers hematological disorders, their pathophysiology, and appropriate nursing treatments, underscoring blood's impact on all body systems.

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