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Flashcards in Cardiovascular System Deck (20)
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The blood cell designed to protect the body against infection is

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Leucocyte

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What makes up 55% of the composition of blood?

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Plasma

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The function of an artery is to

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Carry oxygenated blood

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The function of a capillary is to

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Supply cells and tissues with nutrients

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The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs is the

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Pulmonary artery

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Oxygenated blood is carried around the body through the various beaches of the

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Left ventricle

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The blood supply to the arm begins with the

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Subclavian artery

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The sound created by the Beaton heart are due to

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The closing of the hearts valves

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The bicuspid valve of the heart is found between the

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Left atrium and left ventricle

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An average pulse is between how many beats per minute

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60 and 80

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Blood pressure may be defined as the amount of pressure exerted by blood on an arterial wall due to the contraction of the

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Left ventricle

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A circulatory disorder in which there is hardening of the arteries is

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Arteriosclerosis

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The main vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body back to the heart Is

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Superior vena cava

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The condition presenting with constricting pain in the left side of the chest radiating to the left arm is

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Angina

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The portal circulation collects blood from the digestive organs and delivers it to which organ for processing

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Liver

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What is not likely to raise blood pressure

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Relaxation

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A heart attack is damage to the heart muscle resulting from the blockage of the

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Coronary arteries

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What is not part of the circulatory system to the leg and foot

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Basilic artery

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What is a unique part of the structure of a vein

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Valves

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What is considered a normal blood pressure reading in a healthy adult at rest

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120/80