circulation system Flashcards

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1
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systolic pressure

A

maximum contraction of the ventricles (highest blood pressure

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2
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osmotic pressure

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created by the presence of salts and plasma proteins found in blood

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3
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diastole pressure

A

relaxation of the heart muscle lowest arterial blood pressure)

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4
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average blood pressure

A

120/80

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5
Q

valves

A

structures in veins to prevent backflow

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6
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myocardium

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the main part of the heart (mostly composed of muscles)

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7
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pericardium

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a membrane that surrounds the heart

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8
Q

sphincter valves

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This sphincter prevents the acidic contents of the stomach from moving upward into the esophagus

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9
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heart beat

A

lub dub

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10
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heart rate

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is affected by blood pressure stress oxygen levels

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11
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what vessel has highest nutrients

A

blood vessels

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12
Q

what vessel has highest nutrients in fetus

A

placenta umbilical

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13
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what vessel has the most oxygen

A

pulmonary artery

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14
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what vessel has the most oxygen in fetus

A

umbilical vein

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15
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where does pulmonary circulation occur

A

left side of heart

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16
Q

what vessel has high levels of urea

A

hepatic veins

17
Q

what vessels have low levels of urea

A

renal vein

18
Q

how does blood get back to heart

A

superior vena cava

19
Q

hypotension

A

low blood pressure

20
Q

hypertension

A

high blood pressure

21
Q

what is defibrillator used for

A

restart heart

22
Q

what happens when oval opening dissent open for fetus

A

smurf