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Exam 5
Blood Pressure
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Physiology
Undergraduate 3
11/17/2010

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Function of Blood
Definition
Provide nutrients, oxygen, etc. to cells. Remove waste products from cells
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Function of Vessels
Definition
Distribution system for blood-local and central influences to adjust oxygen and nutrient supply in different physiological states.
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Function of Heart
Definition
Pump blood-Pressure gradient causes blood to move through vessels
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Blood
Definition
Contains: Plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets
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Blood Vessels
Definition
Contain: Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, and Veins
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Heart
Definition
Contains: Right Atrium, Right ventricle, Left atrium, and left ventricle.
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Leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells, immune/defense functions.
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Platelets
Definition
Cell fragments(megakaryocytes),hemostasis.
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Erythrocytes
Definition
Red Blood cells. Transport O2 and Co2-hemoglobin
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Erythropoiesis
Definition
Synthesis of RBC in bone marrow
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Hormone released by kidney to stimulate RBC maturation and proliferation.
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Pericardial Sac
Definition
Reduce friction between heart and surrounding tissues
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