Cardiovascular system Flashcards
4 main components of the cardiovascular system
heart, blood vessels, blood, lymphatic system
What side of the heart is the pulmonary system?
Right
What side of the the heart is the systemic system?
Left
What is blood composed of?
Plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
Plasma
Straw colored watery substance that other blood components float in
Erythrocytes
red blood cells
Leukocytes
White blood cells
Platelets
Cells that form blood clots
Hemoglobin
Protein of rbc that carries oxygen
What do lymphatic capillaries do?
Absorb excess tissue fluid and blood plasma
What does the lymph system do?
Collects and filters lymph fluid, making plasma and returning ti to the cardiovascular system.
What are lymphocytes?
Disease fighting wbc, killing pathogens in lymph fluid