Flashcards in C Deck (15)
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Components of cardiovascular system
Heart
Blood
Blood vessels
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2 types of blood vessels
Arteries and veins
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Upper chambers of the heart
Right and left atrium
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The lower chambers of the heart
Right and left ventricle
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This blood vessel carries blood away from the heart
Arteries
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This blood vessel carries blood back to the heart
Veins
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Liquid portion of the blood
Blood plasma
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Substances does the blood transport throughout the body
Nutrients, wastes, RBC, WBC, Platelets, Hormones, and Oxygen.
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Erythrocytes are also called
Red blood cells
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Protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Hemoglobin
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Thrombocytes
Platelets
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Leukocytes
White blood cells
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Naw of the artery that brings blood to the face and scalp
Carotid Artery
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Name of the vein that brings blood down from the face and scalp
External jugular vein
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