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A&P test 4
Blood, Heart, Vessels, Lymph, Respiratory.
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09/26/2011

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Erythrocytes
Definition
Red blood cells, O2 transport
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Leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells, protect body from infection.
Term
Thrombocytes
Definition
Blood clotting cells.
Term
Hematocrit
Definition
% of blood cells in a sample of blood.
Term
Hemoglobin
Definition
Amount of heme in a RBC; partners with iron and carries the O2 around to the tissues of the body.
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Erythropoietin
Definition
Hormone that stimulates RBC production.
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Plasma
Definition
pale yellow fluid, liquid part of blood.
Term
Platelets
Definition
Also called thrombocytes, help form clots.
Term
Serum
Definition
same as plasma
Term
Emboli
Definition
A dislodged clot.
Term
Thrombolytics
Definition
Breaks down clots.
Term
Anticoagulants
Definition
Prevents the formation of clots.
Term
Carotid Arteries
Definition
Located in neck; provides blood supply to head.
Term
Coronary Arteries
Definition
Are in the heart.
Term
Vertebral Arteries
Definition
Supply the brain and the neck blood supply.
Term
Capillaries
Definition
Thinnest walled vessels.
Term
Aorta
Definition
Originates in the left atrium. Arches and descends into the thoracic and abdominal cavity. Main blood supply.
Term
Lymphoid Organs
Definition
Lymph nodes, tonsils, thymus gland, spleen.
Term
Thymus gland
Definition
Located in upper thoracic cavity. Develop immune system early in life.
Term
Pharynx
Definition
Throat
Term
Larynx
Definition
called the voicebox
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Trachea
Definition
windpipe
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Alveoli
Definition
tiny air sacs, surrounded by capillaries.
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
muscle that seperates thoracic cavity and abdominal cavity. Creates respiration.
Term
Phrenic Nerve
Definition
The main nerve responsible for the movement of the diaphragm.
Term
Intercostal Nerve
Definition
Nerve that creates respiration.
Term
Medulla Oblangata
Definition
Sets basic breathing rhythm.
Term
Pons
Definition
Controls breathing patterns.
Term
Pathway of a drop of blood.
Definition
Superior Vena Cava
Right atrium
tricuspid valve
right ventricle
pulmonary valve
lungs
left atrium
mitral valve
left ventricle
aortic valve
aorta
body
Term
Where in the bone are the blood elements produced?
Definition
Red bone marrow
Term
Which blood is the universal donor?
Definition
Type O
Term
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
Definition
Type AB
Term
What is pernicious anemia?
Definition
Lack of B12
Term
What is thalassemia anemia?
Definition
Too much iron.
Term
Which two heart valves are make the lub or S1 sounds? Where are they located?
Definition
Tricuspid and Mitral valve. Tricuspid-between right atrium and right ventricle. Mitral-Between left atrium and left ventricle.
Term
Which two heart valves make the dub or S2 sound? Where are they located?
Definition
Pulmonary and aortic valve. Pulmonary-located between the right ventricle and the lungs. Aortic-located between the left ventricle and aorta.
Term
Which part of the heart is the natural pacemaker?
Definition
SA Node
Term
Which type of vessels carry oxygenated blood away from the heart?
Definition
arteries
Term
Which type of vessels carry oxygenated blood to the heart?
Definition
Veins
Term
Which lymph nodes will be elevated during a respiratory infection?
Definition
Cervical (neck)
Term
Three types of tonsils?
Definition
Palatine, pharyngeal, lingual
Term
What tonsil is also known as adenoids?
Definition
pharyngeal
Term
What tonsil is the most commonly removed?
Definition
palatine
Term
What type of fluid empties into the lymphatic vessels?
Definition
lymph
Term
what is dyspnea?
Definition
difficult/labored breathing
Term
what is orthopnea?
Definition
must be in an upright position to breathe easier.
Term
what is anoxia?
Definition
total lack of oxygen
Term
what is hypoxia?
Definition
lower than normal oxygen level in the tissues.
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