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circulatory system Flashcards

1
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what are the functions of the circulatory system

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pump blood transfer o2 remove CO2

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2
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what are the components of the circulatory system

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heart arteries veins capillaries

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3
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described the circulation routes used by the blood

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General and cardio pulmonary

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4
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describe the physical characteristics of the heart

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size of a fist and located in the thoracic cavity

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5
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what is the pericardium and the fluid between the layers

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double wall layer and serous

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6
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describe the myocardium

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it’s a cardiac muscle

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7
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discard the endocardium

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inner muscle layer of the heart

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8
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what are the structures leading to and from the heart

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superior and inferior Venna cava pulmonary arteries and veins aorta

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9
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List the chambers and valves of the heart

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two atriums to ventricles divided by septum and bicuspid and tricuspid valves

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10
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m describe the structure of the heart and how each side works

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it is a four chambered muscle separated by a septum

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11
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describe what each of the most common sounds of the heart means

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The lub dub sound is caused by closing of valves

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12
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how are the contractions of the heart controls

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The SA node

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13
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what are the most common signs and symptoms of heart disease

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Angia

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14
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name and describe the most common infectious disease of the heart

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Perry carditis endocarditis and myocarditis. all inflammation of different parts of the heart

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15
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what are the two types of coronary heart disease

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arteriosclerosis- hardening of the arteries and arthrosclerosis fattening of the arteries

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16
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List the common types of heart surgery

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coronary bypass and a pacemaker

17
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describe the structure and function of arteries

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elastic and muscular. Can go under high-pressure and has thick walls

18
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describe the structure and function of the capillaries

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they are the smallest structure and the connect arterioles and venules

19
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describe the structure and function of the veins

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they are muscular and less elastic than arteries in the collapse easily without blood filling them

20
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how is blood pressure created

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pressure against the walls of the heart

21
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describe a pulse in the various locations were can be felt

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expansion and contraction of an artery. Can be felt in brachial and carotid artery

22
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name and describe disorders of the blood veins

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varicose vein aneurysm and embolus

23
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what is the difference between systemic and cardio pulmonary circulation

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systemic is general circulation and cardio pulmonary is heart to lung circulation

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