a term used to describe a slutin that causes cells to shrink
active transport
a carrier mediated process that can move substances against a concentration gradient.
hypoxemia
a lower than normal oxygen content of the blood as measured in an arterial blood sample
hyperkalemia
a higher than normal concentration of potassium in the blood
semipermeable membrane
a membrane that allows some fluids and substances to pass through them but not others usually depending on size, shape, electrical charge, or other chemical properties.
partial pressure
the pressure exerted by a single gas.
aerobic
of or pertaining to the presence of air or oxygen
hypertrophy
increase in the size of a cell
diffusion
the process by which solid, particulate matter in a fluid moves from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, resulting in an even distribution of the particles in the fluid
hypermagnesemia
a higher than normal concentration of magnesium in the blood
