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cardiovascular, immune, lymphatic, blood Flashcards

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pathway of the blood through the body

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a closed loop circulation between the heart and body tissue

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pathway of blood through heart

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Blood comes into the right atrium from the body,
moves into the right ventricle and is pushed into the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.
After picking up oxygen, the blood travels back to the heart through the pulmonary veins into the left atrium, to the left ventricle and out to the body’s tissues through the aorta.

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pathway of blood through lungs

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pulmonary circulation; a closed loop circulation b/w the heart and lungs for gas exchange

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Heart

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pumps blood throughout the circulation system

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where is the atria

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top of heart

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where is the ventricles

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bottom of heart

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hematopoiesis

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Stem cells in the bone marrow develop into different types of blood cells (hematopoiesis) which are rbcs, wbcs, and thrombocytes (platelets).

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arteries

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood AWAY from the heart

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arterioles

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tiny arteries that carry blood AWAY from heart

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venules

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tiny veins that carry blood TOWARD the heart

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venae cavae

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Venae cavae is the largest vein the body. (inferior and superior)

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aorta

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largest artery in body; in left ventricle; in neck

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veins

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carry blood TOWARD heart; carry co2 rich blood because they carry blood from LUNGS to HEART

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myocardium

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the muscular tissue of the heart.

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pericardium

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2 layer sac surrounding the heart; contains the epicardium and the parietal pericardium

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epicardium

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outer lining covering the heart

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endocardium

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inner lining of the heart

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myocardium

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the muscular tissue of the heart.

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plasma

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Plasma is the part of your blood that carries platelets, red blood cells and white blood cells around the body. It contains antibodies, known as immunoglobulins, which fight infection. Plasma makes up approximately 55% of your blood.

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thrombocytes (platelets)

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blood clot formation and tissue repair (located in the buffy coat after centrifuge)

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spleen

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left of abdominal cavity b/w stomach and diaphragm; largest lympathic organ in the whole body; destroys old RBCs, stores blood. Blood flows through the spleen to be cleansed of microogranisms

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thymus gland

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on top of aorta, behind the sternum and b/w the lungs; important role in development of body’s immune system from child to adult; shrinks in puberty and after is no longer that important

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lymph

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colorless tissue fluid full of lymphocytes and monocytes; collected extracurricular fluid that travels away from body tissue to heart in a one way system; is drained into cardiovascular system through ducts in the chest

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lymph nodes

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small spherical bodies composed of lymphoid tissue; filter lymph to keep bacteria etc from entering the blood

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angioma
Blood vessel tumor (benign) An angioma is a benign growth that consists of small blood vessels. These tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Some of the different types include spider angiomas and cherry angiomas.
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angiostenosis
Narrowing of (blood) vessels
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angioplasty
Repair of a vessel (usually blood vessel)
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embolectomy
Embolectomy is a medical procedure that involves the surgical removal of an embolus, which is a blood clot or other foreign material that has lodged within a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow
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arteriosclerosis
Arteriosclerosis is similar to atherosclerosis, but instead of fatty deposits hardening the artery walls, calcium deposits do so.
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cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle disease
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endocarditis
ndocarditis is an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium. It usually involves the heart valves.
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ischemia
deficiency in blood flow caused by constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel
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myocarditis
inflammation of heart muscle
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pericarditis
inflammation of sac surrounding heart
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polyarteritis
inflammation of many arteries
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valvulitis
inflammation of heart valve
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aneurysm
ballooning of a weakened portion of an arterial wall
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angina pectoris
chest pain occurring when there is insufficient blood supply to the muscle
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cardiac arrest
sudden stop of cardiac output and circulation; requires CPR
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coronary artery disease
CAD; reduces blood flow through coronary arteries to myocardium that may progress to depriving heart tissue of insufficient oxygen and nutrients; caused by atherosclerosis
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deep vein thrombosis
blood clot in a deep vein
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fibrillation
quivering/unsteady heart movement, leading to arrhythmia
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heart failure/congestive
HF/CHF; inability to pump enough blood through body to supply tissues & organs with nutrients and oxygen
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peripheral artery disease
PAD; artery disease in arms & legs resulting in a narrowing of artery caused by atherscerosis
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varicose veins
distended/torturous veins usually found in lower extremities
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angioplasty
angioplasty = repair of a blood vessel
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angioscope
instrument used to look at a blood vessel
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aortogram
radiographic image of the aorta
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arteriogram
radiographic img of the artery
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echocardiogram
heart echo uses sound to listen to blood flow of heart
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diastolic
ventricles relax/ bottom number
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sphygmomanometer
instrument used to measure blood pressure
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systolic
ventricles contract/ top number
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atrioventricular
AV; relating to atrium and ventricles
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cardiogenic
originating in the heart
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lumen
Each type of vessel has a lumen—a hollow passageway through which blood flows.
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occlusion
the blockage or closing of an opening, blood vessel, or hollow organ.
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cardiopulmonary
heart-lungs
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defibrillation
delivers an electrical shock across the chest, either by placing a pair of manual paddles on the chest or through the application of adhesive “hands-free” pads. Current defibrillators typically utilize a biphasic waveform that needs a lower energy level to achieve effective defibrillation.
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vasoconstrictor
constricts blood vessels
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vasodilator
widens blood vessels
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embolism
state of a plug (blood clot or foreign material)
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CBC
complete blood count; Complete blood count w/ differential (CBC w diff): Lab test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of RBCs, WBCs, and thromocytes (platelets).
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hemoglobin
Hemoglobin Hgb: blood test measuring amount of Hgb (protein in rbcs that carries O2) in blood
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thymoma
thymus tumor
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lymphoma
lymph tumor
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splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
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lymphadenitis
inflammation of the lymph nodes
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lymphadenopathy
lymphdenopathy: disease of the lymph nodes (enlargement)
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thymectomy
thymectomy: excision of thymus gland
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anticoagulant
Anticoagulant: agent that slows blood clotting process
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plasmapheresis
removal of plasma
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hemolysis
destruction of RBCs
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hematology
study of blood
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hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding
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antibody
Antibody: protective protein produced by immune system in response to foreign substance (antigen)
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CAD
coronary artery disease;
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HF/CHF
heart failure/congestive heart failure
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Hct
hematocrit; Hematocrit Hct: % of blood sample that is composed of RBCs. Used to dx anemics
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Hgb
hemoglobin; blood test measuring amount of Hgb (protein in rbcs that carries O2) in blood
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AV
atrioventricular : pertaining to the atrium and ventricle
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PAD
peripheral artery disease; occurs in arms & legs, resulting in narrowing of artery caused by atherosclerosis
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DVT
deep vein thrombosis; blood clot in a deep vein
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Septicemia
overwhelming presence of pathogens in blood
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sickle cell disease
group of inherited RBC disorders where hemoglobin is shaped abnormally & has a shorter life cycle
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Prothrombin time PT/INR
blood test measuring blood clotting ability; used to eval bleeding disorders, etc
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aPTT
Activated partial thromboplastin time: blood test measuring ability of blood to clot by measuring blood factors. Used to eval bleeding disorders
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Adults have ___ liters of blood.
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SA
SA node: the pacemaker of the heart; sinoatrial/sinus node (comes before other node)
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athersclerosis
ateriosclerosis is hardening of arteries
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cardiovascular system is made up of
Cardiovascular system is a closed network of blood vessels made up of capillaries, arteries, and veins
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-apheresis
removal
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-osis
abnormal condition
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--ism
state of
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myel/o
bone marrow; spinal cord
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my/o
muscle

Medical Terminology Final Spring 2024 (14 decks)

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