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Space within a blood vessel through which the blood flows   lumen  
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Platelet   thrombocyte  
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Pertaining to blood vessels   vascular  
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When taking a BP what does the 1st heart sound represent and how is it reported?   systole top number  
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State the function for each of the 3 major types of blood vessels   arteries- carries oxygen rich blood away from heart to capillaries capillaries-allow exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide and nutrients between blood and tissue cells veins- carries oxygen poor blood, carbon dioxide and waste products to the heart  
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Leukocytes- how many per mL and their purpose   4,500-11,000 per mL provides immunity  
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Name the leukocytes and their functions   T-lymphs- recognizes foreign antigens Eosinophils- increased in allergies Neutrophils- phagocytizes bacteria Monocyte-becomes a macrophage B-lymphs-produces antibodies Basophils-releases antihistamines  
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Blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood from the tissues to the heart   vein  
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Most common site to check a BP   brachial artery  
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Name a disorder in which FDP's are elevated   DIC  
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Erythrocytes How many per mL, life span, purpose   4.5-6 million per mL 120 days transports oxygen and carbon dioxide  
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3 formed elements of the blood and state the function   WBC's- aids immunity RBC's- transports oxygen and carbon dioxide Platelets- clotting  
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Vein that carries oxygenated blood   pulmonary vein  
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3 layers of the heart   epicardium. myocardium, endocardium  
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Name 2 coag pathways and a test used to monitor each pathway   Intrinsic- ATTP Extrinsic- PT  
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Where is the saphenous vein?   Leg  
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Deficiency of RBC's   anemia  
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Abnormal increase in the # of normal leukocytes in the circulating blood   leukocytosis  
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Contraction phase of the heart   systole  
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One of 2 lower chambers of the heart   ventricle  
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Resting phase of the heart   diastole  
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When you take a pulse you are looking for?   rate, rhythm, and volume  
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Quality of blood pumped by the heart ventricle in one minute and how many liters is it usually   Cardiac output 5 liters  
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Small vein leading from a capillary to a vein   venule  
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Why do veins contain valves?   to keep blood flowing in one direction; prevent backflow  
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Marked abnormal increase of WBC's in marrow and circulating blood   leukemia  
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Thrombocytes- how many mLs, life span, purpose   140,000-440,000 per mL, 9-12 days, clotting  
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Chamber of the heart that recieves blood from the venae cavae   Right atrium  
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Small arterial branches leading to capillaries   arteriole  
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Blood vessel carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to tissues   arteries  
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One of two upper chambers of the heart   atrium  
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3 stages of blood coag and the primary process taking place   Primary hemostasis-forms a temporary platelet plug Secondary hemostasis-converts the primary platelet plug to a stable fibrin clot Fibrinolysis- breakdown/ removal of a clot  
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Pacemaker of the heart   SA node  
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Small blood vessel containing arteries and veins that allows the exchange of gases between the cells and the blood   capillaries  
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How does the heart muscle recieve oxygen and nutrients   coronary arteries  
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Pertaining to the heart and blood vessels   cardiovascular  
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RBC   erythrocyte  
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Common site used to take a pulse   radial artery  
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WBC   leukocyte  
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Trace the blood flow   venae cavae right atrium tricuspid right ventricle pulmonary semilunar valve pulmonary artery lungs pulmonary vein left atrium mitral valve left ventricle aortic valve aorta  
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