med term Flashcards
1
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atrium
A
receives blood
2
Q
ventricle
A
pumps blood out
3
Q
superior vena cava
A
brings deoxyginated blood to right atrium
4
Q
aorta
A
pushblood out to the circulatory system
5
Q
diaphragm
A
seperates chest and abdomen
6
Q
pulmonary artery/vein
A
pulmonery artery carries deoxyginated blood to the lung
pulmonary vein is carrys oxyginated blood
7
Q
pericarditis
A
swelling of the skin around the heart
7
Q
hypertension
A
raised blood pressure
8
Q
tracheotomy
A
surgically opening the windpipe
9
Q
hemothorax
A
blood collects around the lungs
10
Q
brochitis
A
inflammation of bronchi
11
Q
pulmonology
A
specializes in respiratory system
12
Q
hyperpnea
A
deep breaths
13
Q
pharyngitis
A
sore throat
14
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artery
A
carry oxyginated blood away from the heart
