Ch 13: Online 3 Flashcards
Vascular System
Opening in the fetal internal septum
Foramen Ovale
Plasma protein that is split by the enzyme renin
Angiotensinogen
The inner layer of an artery or vein
Tunic Intima
A large and very permeable capillary
Sinusoid
Vessel that takes blood from the fetal pulmonary artery to the aorta
Ductus Arteriosus
A sac that forms a weak spot in an arterial wall
Aneurysm
The lining of an artery or vein
Endothelium
A lower than normal BP
Hypotension
Promotes venous return by squeezing veins in the legs
Skeletal Muscle Pump
Vessel that takes blood from the placenta to the fetus
Umbilical Vein
A connection between vessels of the same type
Anastomosis
CNS location of vasomotor centers
Medulla
Pulse felt lateral to the larynx
Carotid
Promotes venous return by squeezing veins in the chest cavity
Respiratory Pump
Inflammation of a vein
Phlebitis