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Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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Plasma

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The liquid component of the blood

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Blood

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The fluid tissue of the body contained within circulatory system

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Red blood cells

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Cells in. The blood containing hemoglobin; carry oxygen

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Hemoglobin

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An iron-containing molecule in red blood cells; used in transporting oxygen

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White blood cells

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Colorless blood cells the protect the body from infection

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Palatelets

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Cell fragments in the blood; help from blood clots

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Heart

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A muscular organ that pumps blood

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Atrium

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One of the upper chambers of the heart

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Ventricle

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One of the lower chambers of the heart

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Valves

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Structures in the heart or veins that close to prevent blood from flowing backwards

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Septum

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A muscular wall that divides the heart in to two sections

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Superior vena cava

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The large vein that carries blood to the UPPER part of the the body heart

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Inferior vena cava

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The large vein that carries the blood from the LOWER part of the body heart

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Pulmonary artery

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The artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

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Pulmonary vein

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The vein that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

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Arteries

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Vessels that move blood away from the heart

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Capillaries

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Microscopic blood vessels that connects arteries and veins

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Veins

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Vessels then move blood towards the heart

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Pulmonary circulation

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The flow of blood from the heart, to the lungs, then back to the heart

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Systemic circulation

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The flow of blood from the heart, to all body tissue (except the lungs), then back to the heart

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Blood pressure

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The pressure or force of blood as it moves through the arteries

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Hypertension

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The condition that occurs when your blood pressure is higher than normal for long periods of time

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Pulse

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The expansion and contraction for artery as blood sugars pass though it

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Aorta

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The largest artery in the body

Circulatory System Vocab (1 decks)

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