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1
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the cardiovascular system is also called the ___ system

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circulatory

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name 3 layers or linings of the heart

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endocardium
pericardium
myocardium

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the heart is divided into right and left sides by a partition called the

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septum

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the upper chambers of the heart are called the ___ and the lower chambers are called the ____

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atria and ventricles

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the aria are separated by the ___ septum and the ventricles are separated by the ___ septum

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interatrial and interventricular

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when blood begins in the heart moves to the lungs and back to the heart it is called ____ circulation

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pulmonary

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when blood begins in the heart and is pumped out to all body parts and hen returns to the heart is called ____ circulation

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systemic

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the ___ are a branching system of vessels that transports oxygenated blood from the heart to all body parts.

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arteries

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___ transport deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart

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veins

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_____ are microscopic blood vessels that connect arterioles with venues and facilitate the passage of oxygen and nutrients to cell bodies and remove waste and carbon dioxide.

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capillaries

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___ consists of formed elements and plasma

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blood

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name the 3 formed elements

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erythrocytes
leukocytes
thrombocytes

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name the 4 tissues associated with the electrical system in the heart

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sinoatrial node
atrioventricular node
atrioventricular bundle
purkinje fibers

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the ____ ___ is the pacemaker of the heart

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sinoatrial node

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the ____ node transports electrical impulses to the atrioventricular bundle.

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atrioventricular

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another name for the atrioventricular bundle is the ___ ___ ____

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bundle of His

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the ____ network/fibers transports electrical impulses throughout the ventricular conduction system

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purkinje

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the hearts electrical activity is recorded by an instrument called the

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electrocardiogram

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name the 3 main types of blood vessels

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arteries
capillaries
veins

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list 4 factors about arteries

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elastic layer
carry oxygenated blood
pulse
carry blood away from the heart

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the ___ artery is located in the neck

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carotid

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22
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the artery used to measure BP is the ___-

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brachial

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the ___ artery is located in the groin area

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femoral

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the ____ artery is located in the wrist _thumb side). It is the most common site for taking a pulse.

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radial

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list 4 factors about veins
valves carry deoxygenated blood thin walls carry blood toward the heart
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list 3 factors about capillaries
microscopic single-celled walls connect arterioles and venules
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small arteries are known as
arterioles
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small veins are known as
venules
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the ___ vein is located in the neck
jugular
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___ ___ is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the arteries
blood pressure
31
140/70: ____ systolic ____ diastolic
140 systolic 70 diastolic
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the relaxation phase of the blood pressure measurement is the ___ and the contraction phase of the blood pressure is the ____
diastolic, systolic
33
BP is measured using an instrument called a
sphygmomanometer
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osis
condition
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condition of a new surgical connection between blood vessels or the joining of one hollow tube to another
anastomosis
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abnormal widening of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel
aneurysm
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is
pertaining to
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chest pain that occurs when diseased blood vessels restrict blood flow to the heart
angina
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angi
blood vessel
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oma
tumor
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angioma
tumor of a blood vessel
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angi/o
blood vessel
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plasty
surgical repair
44
angioplasty
surgical repair of a blood vessel
45
sten
narrowing
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angiostenosis
condition of narrowing of a blood vessel
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a
without
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ia
condition
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condition of an irregular heartbeat; lack of a regular rhythm
arrhythmia
50
al
pertaining to
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arter/i
artery
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arterial
pertaining to an artery
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scler
hardening
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condition of hardening of the coronary artery
arteriosclerosis
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arteritis
inflammation of an artery
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electronic device that stimulates electrical impulse initiation within the heart
artificial pacemaker
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ather
fatty substance
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tumor of an artery containing a fatty substance
atheroma
59
condition of the body arteries characterized by the build-up of fatty substances and hardening of the walls
atherosclerosis
60
ion
process
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process of listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope
auscultation
62
portable automatic device used to restore heart rhythm to patients in cardiac arrest. This device automatically analyzes the patients heart rhythm and advises the rescuer whether a shock is needed to restore normal rhythm
automated external defibrillator
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brady
slow
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card
heart
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bradycardia
condition of a slow heartbeat
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abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation
bruit
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ac
pertaining to
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cardiac
pertaining to the heart
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loss of effective heart function
cardiac arrest
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cardiologist
specialist in the study of the heart
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cardiology
study of the heart
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megaly
enlargement
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my/o
muscle
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pathy
disease
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cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
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cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle
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pulmon
lung
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ary
pertaining to
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cardiopulmonary
pertaining to the heart and lungs
80
vascul
blood vessel
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medical procedure used to treat cardiac arrhythmias by electrical shock to restore normal rhythm
cardioversion
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a normal waxy substance found among the lipids in the bloodstream, but is dangerous when it builds up on the arterial walls and can contribute to coronary heart disease
cholesterol
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process of moving blood through the veins and arteries throughout the body
circulation
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process of the narrowing of a blood vessel
constriction
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surgical procedure to assist blood flow to the mycardium by bypass or re-routing of blood around an obstructed coronary artery
coronary artery bypass graft
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most common form of heart disease; falls into acute coronary syndrome. A progressive disease that increases the risk of myocardial infraction
coronary artery disease
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cyan
blue
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condition of blue colour to the skin and mucous membranes caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood
cyanosis
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medical devices used by trained professionals to restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electric shock to the heart
defibrillator
90
relaxation has of the heartbeat
diastole
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condition caused by obstruction of a blood vessel by foreign substance or a blood clot, clot may move throughout the body
embolism
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endo
within
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endocarditis
inflammation of the inner lining of the heart
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eal
pertaining to
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pertaining to the process of the circulation of the blood outside the body via a heart-lung machine
extracorporeal circulation
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condition in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood efficiently
heart failure
97
surgical procedure of transferring the heart and lungs from a donor to a patient
heart-lung transplant
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hem
blood
99
hemangioma
tumor of a blood vessel
100
hyper
excessive
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emia
blood condition
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blood condition of high levels of lipids in the blood
hyperlipidemia
103
process of high blood pressure
hypertension
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process of low blood pressure
hypotension
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process of development of an infarct, which is death of tissue resulting from obstruction of blood flow
infraction
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condition in which there s a lack of oxygen due to decreased blood supply to the heart caused by obstruction of a blood vessel
ischemia
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an abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the heart and or blood vessels
murmur
108
myocardial
pertaining to the heart muscle
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process of an area of heart muscle death or damage because of an inadequate supply of oxygen to that area, also known as a heat attack
myocardial infraction
110
myocarditis
inflammation of the heart muscle
111
process of closing of a vessel or blockage of a vessel
occlusion
112
metry
measurement
113
measuring the oxygen saturation of blood
oximetry
114
colorless, odorless, takes less gas, essential to reparation in animals
oxygen
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process of an abnormal fluttering of the heart that is felt by the patient and may be felt by the physician during an exam
palpitation
116
pericardial
pertaining to the sac around the outside of the heart
117
surgical puncture to remove fluid from the sac surrounding the heart for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes
pericardiocentesis
118
pericarditis
inflammation of the sac around the outside of the heart
119
phleb
vein
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phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
121
tomy
incision
122
puncture/incision of a vein to withdraw blood for analysis
phlebotomy
123
meter
instrument to measure
124
instrument to measure blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
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medical device made of expandable metal mesh that is placed at the sire of a narrowing artery, it is then expanded and left in place to keep the artery open
stent
126
steth/o
chest
127
scope
instrument for examining
128
instrument used to listen to sounds of the body
stethoscope
129
contractive phase of the heart beat
systole
130
tachy
rapid
131
tachycardia
condition of a rapid heartbeat
132
thromb/o
blood clot
133
inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a blood clot
thrombophlebitis
134
condition of a stationary blood clot within the vascular system
thrombosis
135
valvul/o
valve
136
plasty
surgical repair
137
surgical repair of a cardiac valve
valvuloplasty
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swollen dilated veins that usually occur in the lower legs resulting from defective valves, they can also appear I n the anus and esophagus
varicose veins
139
vas/o
blood vessel
140
narrowing or constriction of a blood vessel
vasoconstrictive
141
vasospasm
spasm of a blood vessel
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puncture of a vein for the removal of blood for analysis
venipuncture

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