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| The major function of blood is |
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| to transport necessary nutrients and aid in waste removal |
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| oxygen from the lungs to tissues (not the heart) |
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| Leukocytes are concerned with |
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| protecting the individual from infection |
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| Thrombocytes (platelets) are concerned with |
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| The spleen is a producer of |
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| lymphocytes and plasma cells (not prothrombin and fibrinogin) |
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| old blood cells from the body |
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| the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood |
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| Anemia is the most common problem related to |
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| blood and blood forming organs |
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| decrease in the oxygen-carrying ability of the red blood cells |
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| Pernicious Anemia is due to a |
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| lack of intrinsic factor leading to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12 |
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| erythrocytes which leads to increased blood volume |
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| Folic Acid deficiency anemia |
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| Diastolic Blood pressure is |
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| the lower number and is when the heart relaxes |
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| decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease in some individuals |
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| inflammation of the superficial veins of the arms and legs |
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| Anticoagulants, given for deep vein thrombosis |
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| will not dissolve clots but prevent new ones from forming |
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| As we age, the heart muscle |
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| loses some of its contractability causing decreased cardiac output |
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| Hypovolemic shock occurs from |
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| develops slowly and usually follows any type of cardiac condition that increases the workload of the heart |
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| The mitral valve is located between |
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| the left atrium and the left ventricle |
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| Cardiac catherization is considered |
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| Lifestyle changes can help in the prevention |
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| Arteriosclerosis is often referred to as |
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| artherosclerosis and used interchangeably |
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| Angina Pectoris is commonly called |
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| Coronary Artery Disease is often called |
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| Thrombophlebitis refers to |
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| the development of a clot in the inflamed vessel |
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| dialated, tortuous and elongated veins commonly found in the veins |
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| Anaphylactic Shock usually results from |
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| severe allergic reactions |
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| The average adult has about |
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| 5 liters (5 quarts) of blood |
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| The leading cause of death due to shock is |
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| Preventative measures for varicose veins may include |
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| compression stockings and not smoking |
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| A normal leukocyte count is |
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| A normal platelet count is |
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| The blood forming organs include |
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| lymph tissue, bone marrow and the spleen |
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| Erythrocytopenia can lead to |
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| A normal erythrocyte count is |
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| A normal adult female hemoglobin is |
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| Symptoms of thrombocytopenia |
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| Bleeding time may determine platelet disorders such as |
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| hemopilia and disseminated intravascular coagulation |
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| Possible cause of iron deficiencency anemia |
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| hemorroids, bleeding from the GI tract and heavy or prolonged menses |
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| Causes of aplastic anemia include |
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| polycythemia is also known as |
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| Electrocardiogram represents contraction of ventricles of the heart by |
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| Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is diagnosed by |
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| Ankle bracial index (ABI) |
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| Atherosclerosis can be controlled by |
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| Normal heart rate for an adult is |
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