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Cardiovascular system
Terminology of Cardiovascular system - for NEI Nursing students
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05/08/2012

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The Cardiovascular System consists of
Definition
The heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
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Basic functions of the Cardiovascular System (1st of 4)
Definition
Transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones to cells
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Basic functions of the Cardiovascular System (2nd of 4)
Definition
Removal of Carbon dioxide & wastes from the cells
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Basic functions of the Cardiovascular System (3rd of 4)
Definition
Assist in regulation of body temperature
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Basic functions of the Cardiovascular System (4th of 4)
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Play a roll in immune response
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Endocardium
Definition
inner layer of squamous epithelium, lines chambers of heart and coveres valves
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Myocardium
Definition
muscular layer, quite think in ventricles, cardiac muscle
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Pericardium
Definition
A triple layered fluid filled sac surrounding the heart
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The 3rd layer of the pericardium consists of
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parietal layer= outer and visceral layer (epicardium)=internal
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