Circulatory System Flashcards

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Q

name two basic components of the percentages found in whole blood

A

plasma; 55%

Cellular; 45%

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State three functions of whole blood

A

transports O2 and CO2, fights pathogens, delivers enzymes

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2
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name a cell without a nucleus

A

Agranulocyte platelets

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3
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which cellular component has the longest lifespan?

A

red blood cells

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4
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what cellular components responsible for coagulation?

A

platelets

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5
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where are the majority of the cellular components produced?

A

bone marrow of the femur

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6
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name the process where white blood cells engulf of toxins in the blood

A

phagocytosis

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7
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List the three main vessels that transport blood

A

veins arteries and capillaries

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8
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what type of muscle tissue is the heart?

A

cardiac tissue

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name three structures of the heart that are not directly involved with the heart blood flow

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Apex, fossa ovalis, cordinae tendinae

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10
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what unit is blood pressure measured?

A

mmhg

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11
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what is considered to be normal blood pressure?

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120/80

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what is the goal of the right chamber of the heart?

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transfer CO2 to lungs and bring back O2 to left side

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what is the goal of the left chambers of the heart?

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transfer O2 to body cells and bring CO2 back to the right side

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14
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what percent of your blood is found in your heart?

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7%

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15
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what is the rarest blood type using the Rh factor?

16
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distinguish between intercellular and intracellular

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intercellular is between and intracellular is within

17
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what is the function of hemoglobin?

A

Chemical used to carry gases to red blood cells

18
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place the following structures from greatest blood pressure to the least blood pressure

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aorta, descending aorta, arteries, arteriolar, capillary 02, heart capillary bed, capillary CO2, venuoles, veins, inferior Venna cava

19
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what is the function of heparin?

A

body’s natural blood thinner

20
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auscultations

A

Interbody sounds

21
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palpation

A

examined by touch

22
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catheter

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two views to put in or remove things from your body

23
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epicardium

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outer layer of the heart

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hypotension
Low blood pressure
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embolism
floating blood clot
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hypervolemic
high blood volume
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viscosity
resistance of fluid to flow
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what is the name that describes the internal body sounds of the heart?
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