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Blood & Heart
Blood, Heart, & Circulation
Question | Answer |
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Approximately how much of total body weight does whole blood make up? | 8% |
What are the five classes of leukocytes? | Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils |
What are the four ABO blood types? | Type A, Type B, Type AB, and Type O |
What is another term for blood-clotting? | Coagulation |
What is the multilayered sac that covers the hear called? | Pericardium |
How many chambers of the heart are there? | Four (two atria & two ventricles) |
What are the four valves of the heart? | Tricuspid, bicuspid (or mitral), pulmonary, and aortic |
Myocardial infarction is another term for what? | Heart attack |
Which blood vessels carry blood AWAY from the heart? | Arteries |
Which blood vessels carry blood TOWARD the heart? | Veins |
Which vein drains most of the superficial leg and foot? | Great saphenous vein |
What structure is unique to pregnancy and provides an exchange of nutrients between fetal and maternal blood? | Placenta |
What is referred to as the study of the circulation of blood? | Hemodynamics |
Which two factors determine cardiac output? | Stroke volume and heart rate |
What tool is used to measure blood pressure? | Sphygmomanometer |