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Lymphatic & Cardio Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ABO Blood Groups | a system of grouping blood based on the presence or absence of two antigens |
| Albumin | small plasma proteins synthesized in the liver that are the primary components of osmotic pressure in the bloodstream |
| Anemia | a condition that results from too few erythrocytes or hemoglobin |
| Antibodies | soluble, globular proteins that directly attack antigens, activate complement, or stimulate changes that prevent the spread of pathogens |
| Antigens | a chemical compound attached to a cell surface which, if not recognized by the lymphatic system, elicits an immune responsef |
| Coagulation | an effective hemostatic mechanism that causes blood clots through the use of clotting factors |
| Colloid Osmotic Pressure | the pressure resulting from water moving toward an area of a higher concentration of a solute |
| Embolus | a dislodged blood clot that is moving through the blood vessels |
| Erythrocytes | biconcave disks, also known as red blood cells, used to transport gases |
| Erythropoietin | a hormone that is secreted by the kidney and liver to control rate of erythrocyte production |
| Fibrin | insoluble threads of protein that form a meshwork at sites of injury that entrap blood cells and platelets forming blood clots |
| Fibrinogen | a large protein synthesized in the liver that functions in blood coagulation |
| Globulin | three types of proteins synthesized in the liver and lymphatic tissue and are important in the transport of lipids and fat-soluble vitamins and immunity |
| Hematocrit | the percentage of formed elements in a volume of whole blood Erythrocytes Leukocytes Platelets |
| Hemoglobin | oxygen carrying portion of the erythrocyte |
| Hemostasis | the processes responsible for stopping blood loss when a blood vessel is damaged |
| Leukocytes | five types of cells, also known as white blood cells, that protect against disease Neutrophils Eosinophils Basophils Monocytes Lymphocytes |
| Lipoprotein | proteins that combine with lipids to allow transport of lipidsthrough the bloodstream |
| Plasma | clear, straw-colored liquid portion of whole blood which contains acomplex mixture of chemicals |
| Rh Blood Group | a system of grouping blood based on the presence of the Rh antigen |
| Thrombocytes | cell fragments, as known as platelets, that close breaks in damaged blood vessels and initiate the formation of blood clots |
| Thrombopoietin | a hormone responsible for the initiation the formation of thrombocytes |
| Thrombus | a blood clot that abnormally forms in a blood vessel |
| Whole Blood | the combination of all fluid and components in the blood |
| Aorta | The major systemic artery that receives blood from the left ventricle |
| Arteriole | A small branch of an artery that communicates with a capillary network |
| Artery | Thick-walled elastic vessels that always carry blood away from the heart |
| Atrium | Chamber of the heart that receives blood |
| Capillary | A small blood vessel that connects an arteriole and a venule |
| Cardiac cycle | A series of myocardial contractions and relaxations that constitute a complete heartbeat |
| Cardiac output | The volume of blood per minute that the heart pumps |
| Diastole | Phase of the cardiac cycle when a heart chamber wall relaxes |
| Electrical event | The electrical conduction of the heart as visualized on the EKG |
| Endocardium | Inner lining of the heart chambers |
| Epicardium | The visceral portion of the pericardium on the surface of the heart |
| Ischemia | Deficiency of blood in a body part |
| Mechanical Event | The muscular contraction of the heart that sends blood out of the heart |
| Mitral valve | Heart valve between left atrium and left ventricle also known as the bicuspid valve |
| Myocardium | Muscle tissue of the heart |
| Myocardial Infarction | A MI is the irreversible necrosis of heart muscle secondary to prolonged ischemia |
| Pacemaker | Mass of specialized muscle tissue that controls the rhythm of the heartbeat AV and SA |
| Stroke volume | The volume of blood that each ventricle discharges in a heartbeat |
| Systole | The phase of the cardiac cycle when a heart chamber wall contracts |
| Systemic circulation | Involves movement of blood from the left ventricle throughout the body and back to the right atrium |
| Vasoconstriction | A decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel |
| Vasodilatation | An increase in the diameter of a blood vessel |
| Vein | A vessel that carries blood toward the heart |
| Vena Cava | The large vein that conveys deoxygenated blood to the right atrium |
| Ventricle | Chamber of the heart that contract to send blood the lungs and body |
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