Soc 16 Flashcards

1
Q

Vascular shunting

A

Process that increases blood flow to active areas during exercise diverting blood away from inactive areas

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2
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Plasma

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The fluid part of the blood

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3
Q

Serotonin

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Hormone that triggers the clotting process

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4
Q

Immune system

A

The structures and processes in your body that stop disease

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5
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Thrombokinase

A

Substance involved in blood clotting

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6
Q

Erythrocyte

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Red blood cell

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7
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Hemoglobin

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A red protein in the blood that transports oxygen

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8
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Antibody

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Chemicals that destroy a pathogen

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9
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Pathogen

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An agent that causes disease such as a virus

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10
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Anaemia

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A condition where a lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood

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11
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Cardio respiratory system

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The interaction of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to muscles during exercise

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12
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Cardio vascular

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To do with the heart,blood and blood vessels together

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13
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Cusp

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A triangular fold or flap of a heart valve

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14
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Pulmonary

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To do with the lungs

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15
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Vein

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Tube that carries blood through body

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16
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Artery

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A muscular tube that carries blood away from the heart