Cardiovascular System Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Angio/o
A
Vessel
2
Q
Vas/o
A
Vessel or duct
3
Q
Cardi/o
A
Heart
4
Q
Cerebr/o
A
Brain
5
Q
Thromb/o
A
Clot or lump
6
Q
Phleb/o
A
Vein
7
Q
Arteries
A
Blood vessels that deliver oxygen rich blood from the heart to tissues
8
Q
Aorta
A
Largest artery in the body
9
Q
Capillaries
A
Find branch blood vessels that form a network between arterioles and venules
10
Q
Veins
A
Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
11
Q
Hypertension
A
Elevated blood pressure in the arteries
12
Q
Ischemia
A
Inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body especially heart