Cardiovascular System Review Haida Gwaii

Question 1

This is a red blood cell.

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erythrocyte

Question 2

Excessive bleeding; lack of clotting factor.

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hemophilia

Question 3

This describes the circulation of blood between the heart and the cells of the body.

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systemic

Question 4

This is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle.

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mitral valve

Question 5

This is hardening of the arteries.

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arteriosclerosis

Question 6

This is a white blood cell.

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leukocyte

Question 7

This is innermost layer of the heart

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endocardium

Question 8

This is an abnormal heart sound.

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murmur

Question 9

This the pumping of blood through the body by the heart.

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circulation

Question 10

This is the only vein in the body to carry oxygenated blood.

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pulmonary vein

Question 11

The ballooning out of or sac-like formation on an artery wall; a weakening of the artery wall.

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aneurysm

Question 12

This is low blood pressure

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hypotension

Question 13

High blood pressure.

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hypertension

Question 14

This is the wall that separates the two sides of the heart.

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Septum

Question 15

This delivers de-oxygenated blood from the upper body and the head.

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Superior Vena Cava

Question 16

Delicate microscopic vessels that carry nutrient rich blood from the arteries to the cells.

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capillaries

Question 17

The outermost layer of the heart.

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epicardium

Question 18

What are the top chambers of the heart called?

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atria

Question 19

All of the following are Atrioventricular Valves EXCEPT;

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aortic valve

Question 20

This is the protective sac that surrounds the heart.

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pericardium

Question 21

The study of blood-related diseases and conditions.

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hematology

Question 22

This happens when the blood flow is disrupted to the brain.

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stroke

Question 23

This delivers de-oxygenated blood from the legs & lower extremities.

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inferior vena cava

Question 24

This is the middle layer of the heart; muscular layer.

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myocardium

Question 25

Valve located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery.

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Pulmonary Valve

Question 26

These are the lower chambers of the heart;

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ventricles

Question 27

Screen-like cylinder inserted into the coronary vessel to hold them open & increase blood flow.

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stent

Question 28

This is the pacemaker of the heart.

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sinoatrial node

Question 29

This is the valve between the right atrium & right ventricle.

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tricuspid valve

Question 30

This is the only artery to carry de-oxygenated blood.

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pulmonary artery

Question 31

This is the largest artery of the body; it receives oxygenated blood from the left ventricle.

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Aorta

Question 32

This is the valve between the left ventricle and the aorta.

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aortic valve

Question 33

A test to determine how acidic or alkaline a substance is.

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pH

Question 34

These white blood cells destroy large unwanted particles in the bloodstream;

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monocytes

Question 35

This describes the circulation of blood within the heart.

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coronary

Question 36

This describes the circulation of blood between the heart and the lungs.

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pulmonary

Cardiovascular System Review Haida Gwaii

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Cardiovascular System Review Haida Gwaii

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