cardiovascular system Flashcards
cardi/o
heart
angi/o
blood vessel
hem/o, hemat/o
blood
brady-
slow
tachy-
fast
thromb/o
clot
-emia
blood condition
leuk/o
white
erythr/o
red
arteri/o
artery
what do red blood cells do?
carry oxygen throughout the body
what type of cells protect against pathogens?
white blood cells
what do platelets do?
clot against injury so blood doesn’t leave
what do veins do?
veins carry blood back to the heart, they carry oxygen-poor blood
what do arteries do?
arteries take blood away from the heart, they take oxygen-rich blood to distribute it throughout the body
what is the main function of the cardiovascular system?
to carry oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body using veins & arteries
what is a calcium channel blocker?
medication to relax blood vessels
what is an edema and where is it?
swelling caused by fluid in tissues, found in legs, feet, ankles, but also abdomen
phleb/o
vein
