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Chapter 26 - Cardiovascular System and Pathologies Flashcards

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study of the cardiovascular system

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cardiology

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3 functions of cardiovascular system

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transportation
protection
combatting hemorrhage

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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

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blood in blood vessels called

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whole blood

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blood cell production

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hematopoiesis

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where does hematopoiesis occur in?

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red bone marrow

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what are the types of blood cells?

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erythrocytes
thrombocytes
leukocytes

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straw-colored liquid in which blood cells are suspended

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blood plasma

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transport oxygen and CO2 to and from body cells

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erythrocytes or RBCs

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iron-based protein in erythrocytes that binds with oxygen and CO2

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hemoglobin

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