Circulatory System Flashcards
name two basic components of the percentages found in whole blood
plasma; 55%
Cellular; 45%
State three functions of whole blood
transports O2 and CO2, fights pathogens, delivers enzymes
name a cell without a nucleus
Agranulocyte platelets
which cellular component has the longest lifespan?
red blood cells
what cellular components responsible for coagulation?
platelets
where are the majority of the cellular components produced?
bone marrow of the femur
name the process where white blood cells engulf of toxins in the blood
phagocytosis
List the three main vessels that transport blood
veins arteries and capillaries
what type of muscle tissue is the heart?
cardiac tissue
name three structures of the heart that are not directly involved with the heart blood flow
Apex, fossa ovalis, cordinae tendinae
what unit is blood pressure measured?
mmhg
what is considered to be normal blood pressure?
120/80
what is the goal of the right chamber of the heart?
transfer CO2 to lungs and bring back O2 to left side
what is the goal of the left chambers of the heart?
transfer O2 to body cells and bring CO2 back to the right side
what percent of your blood is found in your heart?
7%