A&P 22 23 24 Flashcards
Bone marrow
Lymphoid organs
Mononuclear phagocytic system
All part of the bodies
Immune system
The bodies ability to recognize and destroy specific pathogens such as: bacteria, viruses and parasites
Immunity
Main site of blood formation
Bone marrow
Erythrocytes
Red blood cells
Leukocytes
White blood cells
Thrombocytes
Platelets
These cells defend the body against disease, organisms, toxin and irritants
White blood cells
Leukocytes
Cardiovascular system contains
Heart and blood vessels
- pumps blood to body and lungs
- receives blood from body and lungs
- influences blood pressure
The heart
Provides channels through which blood and lymphs travel
Blood vessels
Inferior lower part of the heart
Apex
The heart membrane three layers
Endocardium
Myocardium
Epicardium
Endocardium
Membrane lining interior wall of the heart
Myocardium
Cardiac involuntary muscle
Middle layer
Epicardium
The outermost layer of cardiac membrane wall
A ska that surrounds and protects the heart
Pericardium
Pericardium contains
Epicardium
Pericardial space or cavity
Parietal later
divides the heart into right an left sides
Septum
Two upper chambers of the heart receiving centers for blood
Atria
Two lower chambers of heart pumps blood out the heart
Ventricles
Name two atrioventricular valves
Tricuspid valves - right
Bicuspid valves - left
Bodies largest artery
Aorta
Tube that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
Pulmonic valve
Tube that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the aorta and ultimately to upper and lower body
Aortic valve