Cardiovascular Flashcards

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1
Q

What mineral is worth 55% in blood

A

Plasma

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2
Q

Define PLASMA

A

a fluid used to transport hormones, antibodies, etc to the EXCRETORY SYSTEM

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3
Q

What are RED BLOOD CELLS made up of, why?

A

HEMOGLOBIN + IRON

so it can grab onto things

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4
Q

What are the 2 actions of WHITE BLOOD CELLS

A
  • Protect

- Provide immunity

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5
Q

Whats the action of RED BLOOD CELLS

A

to transport oxygen

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6
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(2) ways WHITE BLOOD CELLS get rid of bacteria/viruses

A
  • Phagocytes

- Anti-bodies

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7
Q

Define PHAGOCYTOSIS

A

WBC engulfing ‘intruders’

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8
Q

Define Platelets

A

parts of the cell that help the clotting process (scabs)

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9
Q

Plasma is made up of how much water

A

90%

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10
Q

The heart is divided into how many parts

A

4

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11
Q

name the diff parts of the heart

A
  • Right+Left Ventricle

- Right+Left Atrium

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12
Q

Which is larger:

Atrium’s or Ventricle’s

A

Ventricle’s

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13
Q

True or false:

You can donate blood to someone with b+ blood if u have A-

A

False

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14
Q

True or false:

AB+ blood can receive blood from anyone and O- can give to anyone

A

True

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15
Q

What vein brings Oxygen to the heart

A

Pulmonary Veins

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16
Q

What vein brings oxygen/blood through the body (after the heart)

A

Aorta

17
Q

What vein brings oxygen/blood too the right side of the heart

A

Vena Ceva (Vein)

18
Q

which side of the heart takes ‘rich blood’ (more concentrated)

A

Left

19
Q

Define ARTERY

A

Brings blood AWAY from heart

(muscular/Flexible)

20
Q

Which has lower blood pressure:

Veins or artery

A

Veins

21
Q

What are the 2 diff circulations

A
  • Pulmonary circulation

- Systemic Circulation