ANAPHY FINAL Flashcards
Medical term for heart
Myocardium
The largest lymphatic vessel is:
Thoracic duct
The human circulatory system comprises the following
Blood , lungs, heart
What order of tubes must air go through before reaching the lungs?
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi
Chemical mediator of inflammation include
Histamine
What is the largest organ in the lymphatic system?
Spleen
Blood vessels are tubes that transport
c.
Nutrients
d.
Waste products
e.
Antibodies
f.
Hormones
g.
Oxygen
h.
Carbon dioxide
How does the respiratory system get oxygen into the circulatory system?
Oxygen in the alveoli diffuses into surrounding capillaries.
What are the 4 parts of the circulatory system?
Heart, arteries, veins, blood vessels
Each of the following is part of your innate immune system, except:
White blood cell
Where is the trachea situated in relationship to the esophagus?
Anterior
Pulmonary Circulation is:
Carry blood to and from lungs
In what type of circulation does the blood flow between the heart and lungs?
Pulmonary
What is the lymphatic system part of?
Immune system
Which of these types of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
Artery