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Med Lang. Chapter 5
Med Lang. CHapter 5 Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the cardiovascular system | a continuous, circular body system that includes the heart and the vascular stuctures |
| how many chambers does the human heart have | 4 chambers; 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom |
| what is the muscular layer of the heart called | myocardium |
| what are the 4 valves of the human heart | tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral valve, and the aortic valve |
| what are the smallest blood vessels in the body | capillaries |
| what is the largest artery in the body | aorta |
| what is the inflammation and bacterial infection of the endocardium lining called | endocarditis |
| area of dilation and weakness in the wall of an artery is called what | an aneurysm |
| what is elevated blood pressure called | hypertension |
| abnormal heart sound created by turbulence as blood leaks through a defective heart valve is called what | murmer |