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midterm assig

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Term for good healthy thymus euthymia
study of serum serology
Capillaries The smallest blood vessels where the exchange of gases and nutrients occur.
Cholesterol A fatty, plaque-like substance that can narrow or block coronary vessels.
Sinoatrial Nodes The natural pacemaker for the heart.
arterioles Tiny arteries
venules Tiny veins.
arteries blood vessels that distribute oxygen-rich blood to your entire body.
bicuspid Exits the left atrium into the left ventricle.
mediastinum The area slightly left of the center of the chest.
pericardial fluid A lubricant that reduces friction as the heart contracts and relaxes.
pericardium The fibrous membrane that encloses the heart.
venae cava a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart.
auscultating The term that means listening to.
ventricles The two lower chambers of the heart.
cardiac cycles The contraction and relaxation of the four heart chambers.
myocardium The middle, muscular layer of the heart.
lymph vessels Carries fluid leaked into the interstitial spaces to the circulatory system.
lymph nodes Rich in specialized white blood cells; commonly called glands.
spleen Creates white blood cells and antibodies; acts as a type of storage container for blood and platelets.
thymus Located above the heart and plays a role in immunity and protecting our bodies from cancer; produces T lymphocytes that are necessary for the immune system.
superior venae cava Drains blood from the head and neck into the right atrium.
lymph Clear, colorless, alkaline tissue fluid made up mostly of water, along with some protein, fats, white blood cells, and urea.
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