Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
- arteries
- capillaries
- veins
A
blood vessels
2
Q
- blood pressure
- pulse
- heart sounds
- EKG
A
Vital signs
3
Q
- force exerted on arterial wall
A
Blood Pressure
4
Q
contraction on ventricle (top #)
A
systole
5
Q
relaxation of ventricle (bottom #)
A
diastole
6
Q
High BP
A
Hypertension
7
Q
Low BP
A
Hypotension
8
Q
pulse points
A
radial, brachial artery.
carotid, temporal, popliteal, femoral, dorsal pedis.
9
Q
heart rate higher than 100
A
Tachycardia
10
Q
heart rate lower than 60
A
Bradycardia
11
Q
AV Valve (tricuspid, bicuspid)
A
LUB
12
Q
SL Valve (aortic, pulmonary)
A
DUB