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Heart Labeling/Lymphatic labeling and definitions

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arteries   blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart  
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veins   blood vessels that carry blood to the heart  
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pulmonary circulation   the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart  
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sinotrial node   natural pacemaker; controls the beating rhythm of the heart  
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pericardium   double-walled sac that surrounds and protects the heart  
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aorta   major artery at the top of the heart  
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venea cavas   veins to the heart  
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normal blood pressure for an adult   120/80  
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cardiac tissue   makes up the majority of the heart  
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connective tissue   makes up the veins and arteries; blood vessels  
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life of platelets   5-10 days  
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plasma   liquid part of the blood  
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red blood cells   carries oxygen (O) to all the cells in the body  
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platelets   help to create blood clots to prevent blood loss; scabs  
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white blood cells   fight infection; most made in the bone marrow, but some made in the spleen, thymus and lymph nodes  
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artherosclerosis   cholesterol build up in the vessels resulting in blockage of the pathway  
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hypertension   high blood pressure  
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heart attack   when heart muscle cells die and the heart muscle is damaged  
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heart failure   heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the oxygen needs of the body  
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stroke   when blood vessels in the brain are blocked/clogged or rupture  
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hemoglobin   protein attached to red blood cells (RBCs), gives them their bright red color  
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universal donor   O, has no antigens that cause immune system to react  
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universal acceptor   AB, does not see antigens as foreign "invaders"  
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lymphatic system   group of organs and tissues that collect excess fluid and returns it to your body  
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lymphocytes   white blood cells (WBCs) that fight pathogens/infection  
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lymph nodes   small organs in the lymphatic system that are found in the armpit, neck and groin and throughout the body; lymph is filtered and lymphocytes are formed  
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spleen   largest lymphatic organ; destroys old red blood cells, produces lymphocytes; found on the left side of the abdomen  
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thymus   organ of the lymphatic system, found behind the sternum above the heart ; T-cells/T-lymphocytes mature (originate in bone marrow)  
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tonsils   organs of the lymphatic system, found in back of mouth, trap pathogens that enter the throat  
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T - cells   lymphocyte produced in the thymus, important in the immune system to fight pathogens  
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lymph capillaries   carry lymph into the large neck veins of the cardiovascular system  
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lymph   fluid and particles in the body  
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