Cardiovascular system Flashcards
What is the medical name of red blood cells? (RBC)
erythrocyte
What are the functions of red blood cells?
Transports oxygen and nutrients from lungs to the entire body
What is the medical name for white blood cells? (WBC)
leukocyte
what are the functions of white blood cells?
fights off diseases and infections
what does blood do?
moves nutrients around the body
what are Tricuspid valve
The tricuspid valve controls the flow of blood from your heart’s right atrium (top chamber) to the right ventricle (bottom chamber)
what is the medical name of platelets?
thrombocyte
what are the functions of platelets?
helps control blood lost
what is the most common blood type?
type O
what is considered the universal recipient?
Type AB+ because it can receive blood from everyone
what are Pulmonary valve?
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.
what is the decider between + and - blood types?
RH D factor, a protein found on the surface of the red blood cells.
+ is with RH D, minus is without
what valve prevents backflow into the atria?
the atrioventricular
what valve prevents backflow into the ventricles?
the semilunar
what is pericardium?
protective sac around the heart
superior vena cava
carries blood from the head, neck, arms, and chest
inferior vena cana
carries blood from the legs, feet, and organs in the abdomen and pelvis
