Body Systems

Question 1

Atria

Answer 1

The top two chambers of the heart that receives blood from other parts of the body

Question 2

Arteries

Answer 2

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart

Question 3

Angina

Answer 3

Chest pains that’s caused by ischemia or lack of oxygen

Question 4

Anemia

Answer 4

low levels of red blood cells in the blood

Question 5

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS )

Answer 5

Occures when a rupturing of the plaque results in a blood clot in the coronary arteries

Question 6

Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

Answer 6

A condition in which complete obstruction of the coronary Artery result in denth of the heart muscle

Question 7

Bradycardia

Answer 7

A heart rate lower than 60 bpm

Question 8

Cardiac Output

Answer 8

volume of blood pumped by the heart per minute; Can be calculated by multiplying the stroke volume, and the heart
rate; normal Value is 4-8 Liters

Question 9

Cardiac Cycle

Answer 9

Cyclic flow of blood through the heart, valves, and vessels to and from the body

Question 10

Coagulation

Answer 10

The process of blood clotting

Question 11

Coronary Arteries

Answer 11

Arteries that supply oxygen - rich blood to the heart
itself

Question 12

Dysrhythmiias

Answer 12

Disorganized or abnormal heart beats or irregular heart rate

Question 13

DVT

Answer 13

Deep vein thrombosis; condition of having blood clots in deep veins such AS Lower extremities

Question 14

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP)

Answer 14

The measurement of blood pressure during diastole or relaxation period; the lower exerted pressure on arterial wall

Question 15

Diastole

Answer 15

Period of heart relaxation; the flow of the blood is PASSive and only due to gravity