Cardiovascular System Part 1 Flashcards

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1
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Angio/o

A

Vessel

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2
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Vas/o

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Vessel or duct

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3
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Cardi/o

A

Heart

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4
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Cerebr/o

A

Brain

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5
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Thromb/o

A

Clot or lump

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6
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Phleb/o

A

Vein

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7
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Arteries

A

Blood vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood from the heart to tissues

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8
Q

Aorta

A

Largest artery in the body

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9
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Capillaries

A

Find branch blood vessels that form a network between arterioles and venules

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10
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Veins

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Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart

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11
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Hypertension

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Elevated blood pressure in the arteries

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12
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Ischemia

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Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body especially heart

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