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Anatomy

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Red blood cells   biconcave cells in blood, lack nuclei when mature  
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Iron   Included in hemoglobin molecules  
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Homeostasis   equilibrium in the body ex. stoppage of blood  
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pericardium   tissue that forms loose-fitting sac around heart  
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path of blood flow from vena cava to lungs (4)   right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary semi-lunar valve  
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bicuspid & tricuspid valves   close when ventricular walls contract  
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ventricular systole   Blood pressure is high in systemic arteries (upper #)  
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arteries   strong, elastic vessels that carry blood away from heart  
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venules   cont. from capillaries to form veins, which carry blood back to atria  
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coronary arteries   supplies blood to myocardium  
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capillaries   blood vessels, thin enough to exchange gases between blood and tissue fluid  
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what is blood   made up of platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma  
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white blood cells   fight off foreign invaders  
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pericardial cavity   fluid inside reduces friction (lubrication)  
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heartbeat   we actually hear the valves closing in the heart  
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pacemaker   sinoatrial node (S-A node)  
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valves   contained in veins, allow blood to flow through, but block other things from flowing back  
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Types of arteries   carotid, femoral, and aorta  
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Types of veins   Jugular, renal vein, iliac vein, inferior vena cava  
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What is the normal blood pressure   115/75  
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blood pressure systolic   pressure during ventricular contraction (top # of blood pressure)  
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blood pressure diastolic   ventricular relaxation (bottom # of blood pressure)  
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Types of blood vessels   artery, arteriole, capillary, venule, veins  
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What is the cardiovascular system   It is made up of heart, vessels, and blood  
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What is the function of the cardiovascular system   Transports nutrients to tissues and transports waste from the tissue  
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