6.5: Anatomy & Physiology: Blood, Blood Pressure, & Perfusion 🩸

Question 1

Plasma

Answer 1

The liquid component of blood that is made mostly of water.

Question 2

Red Blood Cells

Answer 2

Oxygen-carrying component of the blood.

Question 3

White Blood Cells

Answer 3

Fight infections by defending against invading organisms.

Question 4

Platelets

Answer 4

Essential for clot formation to stop bleeding.

Question 5

Systolic Pressure

Answer 5

The top number in the blood pressure reading, determining how much pressure of blood is in the arteries DURING contractions.

Question 6

Diastolic Pressure

Answer 6

The bottom number in the blood pressure reading, determining how much pressure of blood is in the arteries IN-BETWEEN contractions.

Question 7

Perfusion

Answer 7

The flow of blood throughout the body.

Question 8

Adequate Perfusion

Answer 8

Blood flow is adequate to all of the tissues and organs in the body.

Question 9

Inadequate Perfusion (Hypoperfusion or Shock)

Answer 9

Inadequate blood flow throughout the body, which means the entire body is at risk.