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Circ/Resp Physiology
Term | Definition |
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trachea | wide, hollow tube that connects the larynx (or voice box) to the bronchi of the lungs |
blood | fluid part of the circulatory system |
lymph | colorless fluid that contains white blood cells |
blood pressure | measurement of the force of blood that pushes against blood vessel walls |
pericardium | fluid filled bag that surrounds the heart, reducing friction |
spleen | organ that filters the blood |
bronchioles | smallest divisions of the bronchi that connect to the alveoli |
bronchi | trachea splits into 2 of these, each going to one of the lungs |
platelets | elements in the blood that are important for blood coagulation (clotting and prevention of bleeding). |
lungs | organs of the respiratory system where the exchange of gasses takes place between air and blood |
aorta | largest artery, sends blood throughout the body |
ventricles | bottom chambers of the heart, pump blood to lungs/body |
atria | upper chambers of the heart....pumps blood to bottom chambers |
heart | organ that pumps blood, about the size of a fist |