Cardiovascular system Flashcards

1
Q

What is the medical name of red blood cells? (RBC)

A

erythrocyte

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2
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What are the functions of red blood cells?

A

Transports oxygen and nutrients from lungs to the entire body

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3
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What is the medical name for white blood cells? (WBC)

A

leukocyte

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4
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what are the functions of white blood cells?

A

fights off diseases and infections

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5
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what does blood do?

A

moves nutrients around the body

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6
Q

what are Tricuspid valve

A

The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood from your heart’s right atrium (top chamber) to the right ventricle (bottom chamber)

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7
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what is the medical name of platelets?

A

thrombocyte

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8
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what are the functions of platelets?

A

helps control blood lost

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9
Q

what is the most common blood type?

A

type O

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10
Q

what is considered the universal recipient?

A

Type AB+ because it can receive blood from everyone

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11
Q

what are Pulmonary valve?

A

Blood flows from the chamber through the pulmonary valve. It then goes to the pulmonary artery and into the lungs. Blood picks up oxygen in the lungs to take to the body.

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12
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what is the decider between + and - blood types?

A

RH D factor, a protein found on the surface of the red blood cells.
+ is with RH D, minus is without

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13
Q

what valve prevents backflow into the atria?

A

the atrioventricular

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14
Q

what valve prevents backflow into the ventricles?

A

the semilunar

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15
Q

what is pericardium?

A

protective sac around the heart

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16
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superior vena cava

A

carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest

17
Q

inferior vena cana

A

carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis