The blood cell designed to protect the body against infection is
Leucocyte
What makes up 55% of the composition of blood?
Plasma
The function of an artery is to
Carry oxygenated blood
The function of a capillary is to
Supply cells and tissues with nutrients
The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs is the
Pulmonary artery
Oxygenated blood is carried around the body through the various beaches of the
Left ventricle
The blood supply to the arm begins with the
Subclavian artery
The sound created by the Beaton heart are due to
The closing of the hearts valves
The bicuspid valve of the heart is found between the
Left atrium and left ventricle
An average pulse is between how many beats per minute
60 and 80
Blood pressure may be defined as the amount of pressure exerted by blood on an arterial wall due to the contraction of the
Left ventricle
A circulatory disorder in which there is hardening of the arteries is
Arteriosclerosis
The main vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body back to the heart Is
Superior vena cava
The condition presenting with constricting pain in the left side of the chest radiating to the left arm is
Angina
The portal circulation collects blood from the digestive organs and delivers it to which organ for processing
Liver
What is not likely to raise blood pressure
Relaxation
A heart attack is damage to the heart muscle resulting from the blockage of the
Coronary arteries
What is not part of the circulatory system to the leg and foot
Basilic artery
What is a unique part of the structure of a vein
Valves
What is considered a normal blood pressure reading in a healthy adult at rest
120/80