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1
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A system of the body composed of the heart, blood, blood vessels, lungs, and airways.

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Cardiorespiratory System

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A system of the body, also known as the circulatory system, that transports blood to tissues of the body.

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Cardiovascular System

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Chamber within the chest that contains the heart and lungs.

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Thoracic Cavity

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The space in the chest between the lungs that contains all the internal organs of the chest (e.g., heart, esophagus) except the lungs.

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Mediastinum

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The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement.

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Skeletal Muscle

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An involuntary nonstriated muscle type that is found in organs.

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Smooth Muscle

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Superior chamber(s) of the heart that gathers blood returning to the heart.

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Atrium

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Inferior chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs and body.

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Ventricles

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The number of heart beats per minute while at complete rest.

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Resting Heart Rate

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Located in the right atrium, this node initiates an electrical signal that causes the heart to beat.

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Sinoatrial Node

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Located between the atria and ventricles, this node delays the impulse from the sinoatrial node before allowing it to pass to the ventricles.

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Atrioventricular Node

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The amount of blood pumped out of the heart with each contraction.

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Stroke Volume

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The filled volume of the ventricle before contraction.

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End-diastolic volume

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The volume of blood remaining in the ventricle after ejection.

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End-systolic-volume

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When the heart rate is less than 60 beats per minute.

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Bradycardia

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When the heart rate is greater than 100 beats per minute.

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Tachycardia

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Network of hollow tubes that circulates blood throughout the body.

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Blood Vessels

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Arteries carry blood away from the heart and to the lungs.

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Arteries

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The smallest blood vessels and the site of exchange of elements between the blood and the tissues.

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Capillaries

20
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Vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart and then to the lungs.

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Veins

21
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Small arteries that eventually divide into capillaries.

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Arterioles

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Small veins that allow blood to drain from capillaries into the larger veins.

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Venules

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The accumulation of blood into the extremities due to slow blood flow though the veins (venous return) or backflow.

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Venous Pooling

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The outward pressure exerted by the blood on the vessel walls; reported as systolic/ diastolic.

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Blood Pressure

25
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The amount of resistance in the arteries that must be overcome for blood to flow.

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Peripheral Resistance

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A bodily system, also known as the pulmonary system, that brings oxygen into the lungs from breathed air while removing carbon dioxide from the lungs into the outside air; includes airways, lungs, and the respiratory muscles.

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Respiratory System

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Respiratory rate that is too fast; greater than 24 breaths per minute.

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Tachypnea

28
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Respiratory rate that is too slow; fewer than 8 breaths per minute.

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Bradypnea

29
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Shortness of breath or labored breathing.

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Dyspnea

30
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The breakdown and utilization of fat for energy.

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Lipolysis

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Cell that receives a message from a hormone or enzyme. Target cells exert an action after being stimulated or activated.

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Target Cell

32
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Intermediate forms of nutrients used in metabolic reactions to create adenosine triphosphate.

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Substrate

33
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Metabolic process that breaks down molecules into smaller units used for energy.

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Catabolic

34
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The formation of glucose from noncarbohydrate sources (proteins and fats).

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Gluconeogenesis

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Metabolic process that synthesizes smaller molecules into larger units used for building and repairing tissues.

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Anabolic

36
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Anabolic hormone produced by the liver, which is responsible for growth and development.

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Insulin-like Growth Factor

37
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The amount of energy required to maintain the body at rest.

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Basal Metabolic Rate

38
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In the digestive system, refers to movements of the anatomical structures that allow contents to pass through.

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Motility

39
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The muscle action of the gastrointestinal system that pushes food through the body during digestion.

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Peristalsis

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