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cardiovascular system Flashcards

1
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what is the path of blood?

A
  1. superior/inferior vena cava
  2. right atrium
  3. tricuspid valve
  4. right ventricle
  5. pulmonary artery
  6. lungs
  7. pulmonary veins
  8. left atrium
  9. mitral valve
  10. left ventricle
    10 1/2. septum?
  11. aorta
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2
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what are the jobs of the cardiovascular system?

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brings oxygen and nutrients to body and removes waste

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3
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what does an artery do?

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moves blood away from the heart

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4
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what does a vein do?

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moves blood to the heart (very much back to the heart)

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5
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what is a capillary?

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connects arteries and veins

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6
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what is hemoglobin?

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a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen

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7
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what is your pacemaker?

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group of cells in the heart that make the heartbeat

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8
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what is the sac that holds the heart in place/protects it?

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pericardium

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9
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what is the pericardium?

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the sac that holds the heart in place/protects it

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10
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what makes your heart beat?

A

pacemaker/group of cells in the heart that make the heartbeat

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11
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what is the job of the atriums?

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pump blood to the ventricles

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12
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what is the job of the ventricles?

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pump blood to arteries and the rest of the body (right: lungs/pulmonary artery, left: aorta/body)

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13
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what is the biggest artery in the body?

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aorta

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14
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what does cpr stand for?

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cardio pulmonary resuscitation

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15
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what is the difference between heart rate and blood pressure

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heart rate is bpm (beats per minute) and blood pressure is how strong you blood is/the pressure

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16
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what is healthy blood pressure?

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120/80

17
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what is the systolic measure?

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pressure in your arteries when your ventricles contract

18
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what is the diastolic measure?

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pressure in your arteries when your ventricles rests (between beats)

19
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what are the four parts of blood?

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red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets

20
Q

what does a red blood cell do?

A

transports oxygen

21
Q

what does a white blood cell do?

A

protects body from infection

22
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what does plasma do?

A

the liquid part of blood

23
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what do platelets do?

A

clot blood

24
Q

what is hemophilia?

A

blood doesnt properly clot

25
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what is anemia?

A

not enough red blood cells

26
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what is hypertension?

A

high blood pressure

27
Q

what is atherosclerosis?

A

buildup of plaque in the arteries

28
Q

what is a heart attack?

A

blockage of blood flow to your heart

29
Q

what is coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG)?

A

It is necessary if you have coronary artery disease (CAD), the narrowing or blockage of the coronary arteries. It helps lower the risk of a heart attack. It is performed by taking blood vessels from other parts of the body, moving them to where the block one is, and creating a new blood flow.

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