Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Cardio-
A
Heart
2
Q
Vasculo-
A
blood vessel
3
Q
Hemo-
A
Blood
4
Q
Cardiology
A
Study of the heart and its diseases
5
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
6
Q
Vasodilation
A
Widening of blood vessels
7
Q
Myocardium
A
Muscular tissue of the heart
8
Q
Endocardium
A
Inner lining of the heart
9
Q
Hematopoiesis
A
Formation of blood cells
10
Q
Leukocyte
A
Type of blood cell involved in immunity
11
Q
Lymphatic system
A
Network of vessels and organs involved in fluid balance and immune response
12
Q
Lymph
A
Fluid carried by the lymphatic system
13
Q
Spleen
A
Organ that filters blood and stores platelets
