Curculatory Flashcards
Anemia
A disorder caused by the lack of RBI’s or the inability to produce them.
Hemorrhage
Uncontrolled bleeding
Thrombocytes
Cellular fragments whose function is to initiate blood clotting
Leukocytes
Several different types of cells of the blood whose function is to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide thru the circulatory system.
Arteries
Vessel that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Phagocyte
neutrophils and monocytes which engulf and destroy antigens in the body
Hemopoiesis
Process by which blood cells are formed and then differentiated into rbc’s,wbc’s and platelets
Cardiovascular system
The heart, blood vessels, lymphatic organs and vessels which transport fluids, nutrients, and gases thru the body
Hematocrit
A blood test which determines the % of blood cells and blood plasma
Agglutinogen
Blood protein found on erythrocytes which determines a persons blood type
Sphygmomanometer
A device used with a stethoscope to determine a persons blood pressure
Agglutinin
A blood protein n erythrocytes which is antagonistic to the proteins which determine blood type
Hemophilia
A genetic, sex-linked,recessive blood disease, Im which blood cannot clot due to the lack of a blood protein
Lymph
interstitial fluid from the tissues that enters lymphatic capillaries to be returned to the venous blood system.
Hemostasis
the physical and chemical events which occur to stop hemorrhaging
Spleen
the largest of the lymphatic organs which stores a pint of blood, and destroys worn out red blood cells.
Capillaries-
the functional unit of the circulatory system, microscopic vessels where oxygen and nutrients, and waster products are exchanged.
Veins
vessels that carry blood low in oxygen back to the right atrium
Hemoglobin
Protein found on erythrocytes whose function is to carry oxygen and carbon dioxide to the cells of the body and to the lungs.
