Cardiology Flashcards

1
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Circulatory system

A

Blood, heart, vascular system

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2
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Blood

A

Plasma + Formed Elements

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3
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Blood

A

8% of TBW

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4
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Plasma

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Yellowish (55% of TBVolume)

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5
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Plasma

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91% H2O, 2% Substances, 7% proteins

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6
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Formed elements

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RBCs, WBCs, Platelets

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7
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Hematopoiesis

A

formation of blood

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8
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Blood Function

A

Transport (respiratory gases, Nutrients and Waste products, processed molucules and hormones and enymes)

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9
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Blood Function

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  1. Regulate pH and osmosis
  2. Maintain body temperature
  3. Defense
  4. clotting
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10
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Erythrocytes

A

Hb (gas transport)

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11
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Erythrocytes

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Flat, biconcave, anucleated, 120d lifespan, 45% blood volume (Hct)

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12
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Leukocytes

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Protect against invading microbes

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13
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Platelets

A

smallest of the formed elements (Sticky - function in clotting)

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14
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Platelets

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Release serotonin - vasoconstriction

250,000-500,000/cc in blood

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