Cardiovascular system Flashcards

1
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4 main components of the cardiovascular system

A

heart, blood vessels, blood, lymphatic system

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2
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What side of the heart is the pulmonary system?

A

Right

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3
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What side of the the heart is the systemic system?

A

Left

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4
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What is blood composed of?

A

Plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets

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5
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Plasma

A

Straw colored watery substance that other blood components float in

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6
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Erythrocytes

A

red blood cells

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7
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Leukocytes

A

White blood cells

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8
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Platelets

A

Cells that form blood clots

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9
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Hemoglobin

A

Protein of rbc that carries oxygen

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10
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What do lymphatic capillaries do?

A

Absorb excess tissue fluid and blood plasma

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11
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What does the lymph system do?

A

Collects and filters lymph fluid, making plasma and returning ti to the cardiovascular system.

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12
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What are lymphocytes?

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Disease fighting wbc, killing pathogens in lymph fluid

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