What is Homeostasis?

The ability of a living organism to maintain a stable internal environment that differs from the external environment.

The movement of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration until equilibrium is reached.

The movement of fluids from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration until equilibrium is reached.

Respiration in the presence of oxygen.

Respiration in the absence of oxygen.

Lack of oxygen in the blood.

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

The study of the structure of the body and its organs.

The study of the chemical processes occurring in the body.

The study of disease in the body.

The study of how diseases affect the body's functions and the chain of events that lead to disease symptoms.

First aid and life-saving procedures.

Sophisticated medical procedures performed by trained personnel.

Providing accurate information about the incident to emergency services.

Circulation, airway, breathing. A sequence of steps in CPR.

Checking for responsiveness and physical signs of injury or health changes.

Checking for a pulse in the adult patient's neck.

The last gasping breaths before death.

4-6 minutes.

The flow of blood to the tissues.

Air entering chest cavity, broken ribs, aspiration, and stomach contents entering lungs.

Checking for responsiveness through physical stimulation or calling to infant.