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%
what is the rarest blood type using the Rh factor?
A B negative
distinguish between intercellular and intracellular
intercellular is between and intracellular is within
what is the function of hemoglobin?
Chemical used to carry gases to red blood cells
place the following structures from greatest blood pressure to the least blood pressure
aorta, descending aorta, arteries, arteriolar, capillary 02, heart capillary bed, capillary CO2, venuoles, veins, inferior Venna cava
what is the function of heparin?
body’s natural blood thinner
auscultations
Interbody sounds
palpation
examined by touch
catheter
two views to put in or remove things from your body
epicardium
outer layer of the heart
hypotension
Low blood pressure
embolism
floating blood clot
hypervolemic
high blood volume
viscosity
resistance of fluid to flow
what is the name that describes the internal body sounds of the heart?
lubb dupp