Chapter 26 - Cardiovascular System and Pathologies Flashcards
1
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study of the cardiovascular system
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cardiology
2
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3 functions of cardiovascular system
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transportation
protection
combatting hemorrhage
3
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red fluid circulating through the heart and its vessels, and transporting products to and from body cells
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blood
4
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blood in blood vessels called
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whole blood
5
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blood cell production
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hematopoiesis
6
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where does hematopoiesis occur in?
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red bone marrow
7
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what are the types of blood cells?
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erythrocytes
thrombocytes
leukocytes
8
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straw-colored liquid in which blood cells are suspended
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blood plasma
9
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transport oxygen and CO2 to and from body cells
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erythrocytes or RBCs
10
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iron-based protein in erythrocytes that binds with oxygen and CO2
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hemoglobin