Mix Flashcards

(37 cards)

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Terminology
Blood vessels that carries deoxygenated or dirty blood

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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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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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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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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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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)

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What percentage of plasma is there in the blood ?

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What percentage of formed elements are in the blood ?

19
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There are ( platelets ) that aid in coagulation

20
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These are WBC that protect the body from invading pathogens

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Leukocytes are also associated with :

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Granulocytes and agranulocytes

22
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Pulmonology is :

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Healthcare speciality that deals with respiratory disorders

23
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What is the upper tract composed of ?

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Nose and larynx

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The pharynx is divides into :

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3 sections:
Nasopharynx
Oropharynx
Laryngopharynx

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What is the lower respiratory tracts composed of ?
Trachea, bronchial tubes and lungs
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What is the function of the respiratory system ?
To exchange oxygen from the atmosphere for carbon dioxide waste
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External respiration occurs when :
Oxygenated air moves into the alveoli
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When Oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide between the cells in the body and the blood it is :
Internal respiration
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Itchy eye conjunctivitis, sore throat itching, ear pain, headache congestion, snoring mouth, nasal drip , sneezing are symptoms of :
Rhinitis
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It develops slowly, making it hard for affected person to breath also known as COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD )
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It is a life threatening congenital disease
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
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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
Laryngeal cancer
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It is caused by smoking and it’s symptoms are chronic, worsening cough with hemoptysis and constant chest pain
Lung cancer
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Inflammation in the lining of bronchial tubes
Acute bronchitis
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It is a bacterial infection that can make your throat feel sore and scratchy
Strep throat
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Epiglottis, laryngitis, sinusitis, and Strep throat are seen in the :
Actúe upper respiratory tract
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Croup, influenza, pertussis and pleurisy are disease are seen in the :
Acute lower respiratory tract