Quiz 2: Introduction To Phlebotomy Flashcards
Blood circulates throughout the body within a [?] through blood vessels.
closed system
are tube-like structures capable of expanding and contracting
Blood vessels
Blood vessels are consist of three types:
capillaries, arteries, and veins.
are microscopic blood vessels through which materials are exchanged between blood and tissue cells.
Capillaries
These tiny hair-like vessels cover every organ and structure throughout the body.
These tiny hair-like vessels cover every organ and structure throughout the body.
capillaries
Every cell in the body must be able to make contact with a [?] to receive oxygen and nutrients and rid itself of waste products.
capillary
carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries
Arteries carry oxygenated blood (except for the [?]).
pulmonary artery
They have thick elastic walls that expand and contract.
Arteries
Arteries branch off into smaller arteries called
arterioles
can be felt to have a “pulse” when a wave of blood is pushed through.
Arteries
The [?] (the hollow passageway) of the artery is narrower than the vein.
lumen
transport blood towards the heart.
Veins
Veins carry deoxygenated blood (except for the [?] veins).
pulmonary