Mix Flashcards

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Terminology
Blood vessels that carries deoxygenated or dirty blood

A

Vein

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Terminology
Blood vessel that Carries oxygenated or clean blood

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Artery

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3
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Terminology
Smallest of the blood vessels

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Capillary

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4
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Terminology
Decreased supply of oxygenated blood to an area or body part

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Ischemia

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5
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Terminology
To close or block

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Occlude

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6
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The period of relaxation of the chambers of the heart durning which blood enters the heart from vascular system and lungs

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Diastole

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7
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The period of contraction of the heart

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Systole

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8
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Heart attack also known as :

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Myocardial infarction (MI)

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9
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Cardiovascular system includes :

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  1. Blood vessels
  2. Heart
  3. Blood
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10
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What does the cardiovascular system bring to the body ?

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Oxygen, nutrients, water and other systems to body cells

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11
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What do blood vessels include?

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  • arteries
  • arteriole
  • capillaries
  • venules
  • veins
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12
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What is the inside of the heart wall called ?

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Endocardium

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13
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What is the medium of the heart wall called?

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Myocardium

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14
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What is the outside of the heart wall called?

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Epicardium

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15
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The epicardium is also known as:

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Visceral pericardium

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16
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What are the 2 components that make up blood ?

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Plasma and formed elements ( RBC , WBC and platelets)

17
Q

What percentage of plasma is there in the blood ?

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55%

18
Q

What percentage of formed elements are in the blood ?

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45%

19
Q

There are ( platelets ) that aid in coagulation

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Thrombocytes

20
Q

These are WBC that protect the body from invading pathogens

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Leukocytes

21
Q

Leukocytes are also associated with :

A

Granulocytes and agranulocytes

22
Q

Pulmonology is :

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Healthcare speciality that deals with respiratory disorders

23
Q

What is the upper tract composed of ?

A

Nose and larynx

24
Q

The pharynx is divides into :

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3 sections:
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

25
Q

What is the lower respiratory tracts composed of ?

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Trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs

26
Q

What is the function of the respiratory system ?

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To exchange oxygen from the atmosphere for carbon dioxide waste

27
Q

External respiration occurs when :

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Oxygenated air moves into the alveoli

28
Q

When Oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide between the cells in the body and the blood it is :

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Internal respiration

29
Q

Itchy eye conjunctivitis, sore throat itching, ear pain, headache congestion, snoring mouth, nasal drip , sneezing are symptoms of :

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Rhinitis

30
Q

It develops slowly, making it hard for affected person to breath also known as COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD )

31
Q

It is a life threatening congenital disease

A

Cystic fibrosis (CF)

32
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It causes constant sore throat, painful swallowing, ear pain, lump in neck or throat and hoarseness; it is also known as throat cancer

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Laryngeal cancer

33
Q

It is caused by smoking and it’s symptoms are chronic, worsening cough with hemoptysis and constant chest pain

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Lung cancer

34
Q

Inflammation in the lining of bronchial tubes

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Acute bronchitis

35
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It is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy

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Strep throat

36
Q

Epiglottis, laryngitis, sinusitis, and
Strep throat are seen in the :

A

Actúe upper respiratory tract

37
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Croup, influenza, pertussis and pleurisy are disease are seen in the :

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Acute lower respiratory tract