Respiratory & Circulatory Test Flashcards
Which type of blood helps protect you from diseases and infections?
Leukocytes
What is the liquid form of blood?
Plasma
Which type of blood creates clots?
Thrombocytes
Which type of blood is RBC transport O2 and CO2?
Erythrocytes
What is the name of a decrease in WBC?
Leukopenia
What is the name of a increase in WBC?
Leukocytosis
What is is called when your HR is 60bpm or below?
Bradycardia
What is it called when your HR is 100bpm or above?
Tachycardia
What is the normal range for HR?
60-100bpm
What is the normal range for BP?
120/80
What is a high range for BP?
140/90
What is a low range for BP?
90/60
What is the name for high BP?
Hypertension
What is the name for low BP?
Hypotension
What does the systolic number mean?
The pressure when ventricles contract