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Increased concentration of oxygen
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The condition called cyanosis is caused by an increased blood concentration of?
oxygen Carbon Dioxide
What are the reasons for cyanosis?
Cyanosis is caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Cyanosis is associated with cold temperatures, heart failure, lung diseases, and smothering
The blue discoloration of the skin caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood is known as?
CYANOSIS Is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood.
Jaundice is due to an increased blood concentration of?
CAROTENE
What is the increased concentration of blood draining from the stomach is called?
The Alkaline Tide
Why does decreased pulmonary blood flow cause cyanosis?
Decreased pulmonary blood flow alone does not cause cyanosis. It is when decreased pulmonary blood flow is associated with right to left shunting (ie Tetralogy of fallot) that it is associated with cyanosis.
What is a sign of cyanosis?
Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It is a sign that the body is not getting enough oxygen and can indicate a serious medical condition requiring prompt attention.
An increased concentration of glucocorticoids in the blood will?
An increased concentration of glucocorticoids in the blood can lead to effects such as increased blood sugar levels, suppression of the immune system, and reduced inflammation. Chronic elevations of glucocorticoids can also have negative impacts on mental health and lead to conditions like Cushing's syndrome.
What happens to the blood concentration level of carbon dioxide following increased breathing?
With increased breathing, levels of carbon dioxide in the blood drop and levels of oxygen rise.
What is polychythemia?
Polycythaemia is the high concentration of red blood cells in the blood. This is caused by the over-stimulation of red blood cell production or a relative increase in red blood cells in the circulating blood. The haematocrit value can be up to 60-80%, increasing the blood's viscosity. There will be extra load upon the heart and it may lead to heart hypertrophies.
How is Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia related to anemia?
At least 50% of individuals with WM have hyperviscosity syndrome, an increased viscosity or thickening of the blood caused by the accumulation of IgM in the serum.
What is the skin condition resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood?
cyanosis
