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Name some characteristics of blood   *pH = 7.35-7.45 *Viscosity = 3.3-5.5 *Temp. = 100.4*F *Vol. Adult Males= 5-6 liters *Vol. Adult Females= 4-5 liters  
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Name the 3 main types of plasma proteins   *Albumin *Globulins *Fibrinogen  
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The plasma protein that controls osmotic pressure of the circulatory system   Albumin  
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The plasma protein that transports antibodies (immunoglobulins)   Globulins  
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The plasma protein that is the blood clotting elements   Fibrinogen  
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Name some characteristics of RBCs   *Erythrocytes *Oxygen transport *Hemoglobin *Biconcave Disc Shape *Lack mitochondria  
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Name some characteristics of WBCs   *Leukocytes *Crucial to the bodies defense against disease *5 types of WBCs  
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Granulocytic WBC that destroys bacteria   Neutrophils  
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Granulocytivc WBC that terminates the inflammatory response to allergic reactions & parasitic infections   Eosinophils  
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Granulocytic WBC that directs the later stages of allergic reactions & parasitic infections   Basophils  
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Agranulocytic WBC that is the most important of the immune system, Tcells & Bcells, function in the connective tissue   Lymphocytes  
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Agranulocytic WBC that is the largest and transforms into macrophages   Monocytes  
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To make blood   Hematopoiesis  
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The site of blood cell formation   Bone Marrow  
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All blood cells arise from these cells types   Blood Stem Cell  
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Name the 2 types of blood stem cells   Lymphoid & Myeloid  
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Which blood stem cell gives rise to lymphocytes?   Lymphoid Stem Cells  
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Which blood stem cell gives rise to every other blood cell?   Myeloid Stem Cells  
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Clotting Cells   Platelets (Thrombocytes)  
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Sac around the heart   Pericardium  
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Outer layer of connective tissue of pericardium   Fibrous Pericardium  
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Deeper double layer located between the fibrous pericardium and the heart   Serous Pericardium  
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External layer of the serous pericardium   Parietal Layer  
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Internal layer of serous pericardium that lays on the heart   Visceral Layer AKA Epicardium  
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Name the three layers of the heart wall   *Epicardium *Myocardium *Endocardium  
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Internal longitudinal division of the atria   Interatrial Septum  
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Internal longitudinal division of the ventricles   Interventricular Septum  
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External groove that divides the atria from the ventricles   Coronary Sulcus  
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External groove dividing the ventricles   Anterior & Posterior Interventricular Sulci  
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Receiving chamber for oxygen poor blood returning from the systemic circuit; receives blood via three veins   Right Atrium  
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Receives blood draining superior to the diaphragm, opening in the right atrium   Superior Vena Cava  
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Receives blood draining inferior to the diaphragm, opening in the right atrium   Inferior Vena Cava  
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Receives blood draining from the walls of the heart, opening in the right atrium   Coronary Sinus  
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C-like structures marking the openings of the three vessels opening in the right atrium   Crista Terminalis  
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Remnant of a fetal circulatory structure, foramen ovale   Fossa Ovalis  
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Allows blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle   Tricuspid Valve (Rt. AV Valve)  
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Internal Pacemaker found in the right atrium; crescent shaped mass of cells that lies just inferior to the entrance of the superior vena cava   SA Node (sinoatrial node)  
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Pumps blood to the pulmonary circuit   Right Ventricle  
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Cone shaped muscles projecting from the ventricular wall   Papillary Muscles  
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Thin strong bands attached to the papillary muscles and the flaps of the tricuspid & bicuspid valves; prevents backflow into the atrium   Chordae Tendineae  
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The valve located in the opening between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk   Pulmonary Valve (Pulmonary Semilunar Valve)  
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Recieves oxygen rich blood returning from the pulmonary circuit via 2 right & 2 left pulmonary veins   Left Atrium  
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Valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle   Mitral/Bicuspid/Left Atrioventricular Valve  
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Major vessel leaving the left ventricle   Aorta  
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The valve located in the opening between the left ventricle and the aorta   Aortic Valve (Aortic Semilunar Valve)  
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Extrinsic controls that can control the heart rate   Innervation *Parasympathetic Fibers: slow the heart rate *Sympathetic Fibers: increase the heart rate  
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Vessels that provide blood supply to the walls of the heart itself   Left & Right Coronary Arteries  
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Vessel that drains the blood supply from the walls of the heart itself   Coronary Sinus  
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The study of blood   Hematology  
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The study of the heart   Cardiology  
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The study of blood vessels   Angiology  
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The study of arteries   Arteriology  
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The study of veins   Phlebology  
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Innermost layer of of tissue of the blood vessels; smooth endothelium   Tunica Intima  
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The middle layer of tissue of the blood vessels; smooth muscle   Tunica Media  
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The outermost layer of tissue of the blood vessels; connective tissue that anchors and supports   Tunica Adventitia (Externa)  
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The union of the distal ends of arteries and veins   Anastomoses  
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Used in conjuction with anastomoses; refers to 2 or more vessels providing blood supply to the same body part   Collateral Circulation  
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Vessels for vessels   Vasa Vasorum  
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Branch from the pulmonary arteries, 3 right and 2 left   Lobar Arteries  
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Name the 3 branches of the aortic arch   Brachiocephalic Trunk, Left Common Carotid, Left Subclavian  
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Name the parietal branches of the descending thoracic aorta   Post. Intercostal Arteries (9 pair) Subcostal Arteries (1 pair) Sup. Phrenic Arteries (1 pair)  
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Name the visceral branches of the descending thoracic aorta   Esophageal Arteries (several pairs) Bronchial Arteries Pericardial Arteries  
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Name the parietal branches of the descending abdominal aorta   Inf. Phrenic Arteries (1 pair) Lumbar Arteries (4 pair) Median Sacral Artery (unpaired)  
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Name the paired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta   Middle Suprarenal (1 pair) Renal Arteries (1 pair) Gonadal Arteries (1 pair)  
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Name the unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta   Celiac Trunk (Left Gastric Artery, Splenic Artery, Common Hepatic) Superior Mesenteric Artery Inferior Mesenteric Artery  
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Name the 8 branches of the external carotid artery   Facial, Post. Auricular, Ascending Pharyngeal, Superficial Temporal, Maxillary, Superior Thyroid, Lingual, Occipital Artery  
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Name the 4 branches of the internal carotid artery   Opthalmic, Anterior Cerebral, Middle Cerebral, Anterior Communicating Artery  
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Name the 9 arteries that make up the Cerebral Arterial Circle (Circle of Willis)   *Rt & Left Internal Carotid (2) *Ant. Communicating Artery *Rt & Left Ant. Cerebral Arteries (2) *Rt & Left Post. Cerebral Arteries (2) *Rt & Left Post. Communicating Arteries (2)  
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Unites the brain's anterior and posterior blood supplies provided by the internal carotid and vertebral arteries   Circle of Willis  
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System that drains the intercostal spaces and empties into the superior vena cava   Azygos System  
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Name the vessels of the Azygos System   *Azygos Vein *Hemiazygos Vein *Accessory Azygos Vein  
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Name the veins of the thoracic region   Two Vena cava, Coronary Sinus, Pulmonary Veins (2 rt, 2 left), Azygos System, Bronchial Vein, Esophageal Veins  
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Name the parietal veins of the abdominal region   Lumbar Veins, Inferior Phrenic Veins  
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Name the visceral veins of the abdominal region   Gonadal Veins, Renal Veins, Suprarenal, Hepatic Veins, Hepatic Portal System, Hepatic Portal Vein  
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Name the 3 veins that drain into the hepatic portal vein   Splenic, Inferior Mesenteric, Superior Mesenteric Veins  
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What does the hepatic portal system drain?   The organs of digestion  
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Name the veins of the head and neck region   Dural Sinuses, External Jugular, Internal Jugular, Vertebral Veins  
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Name the superficial veins of the upper limbs   Cephalic, Basilic, Medial Cubital Vein  
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Name the superficial veins of the lower extremities   Great and Small Saphenous Vein  
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Name the 2 main differences between the fetal and postnatal circulation   *Fetus supplies blood to the placenta *Placenta is the respiratory organ so the lungs don't need much blood  
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Name the remnant fetal structure of the Umbilical Arteries   Medial Umbilical Ligaments  
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Name the remnant fetal structure of the Umbilical Vein   Ligamentum Teres  
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Name the remnant fetal structure of the Ductus Venosus   Ligamentum Venosum  
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Name the remnant fetal structure of the Foramen Ovale   Fossa Ovalis  
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Name the remnant fetal structure of the Ductus Arteriosus   Ligamentum Arteriosum  
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The lymphatic system is a ____ _____ system; flows only toward the heart   One Way  
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Permeable vessels of the lymphatic system that receive tissue fluid   Lymph Capillaries  
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Name the one set of lymph capillaries that receive digested fat from the small intestine   Lacteals *Fatty Lymph=Chyle  
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Vessels that the lymph enters from the lymph capillaries   Lymphatic Collecting Vessels  
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Cleanse and filter the lymph of pathogens; situated along the lymphatic collecting vessels; 500 of them   Lymph Nodes  
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After leaving the lymph nodes, the largest lymphatic collecting vessels converge and form....   Lymph Trunks  
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Name the 5 major lymph trunks from inferior to superior   Lumbar, Intestinal, Bronchomediastinal, Subclavian, Jugular  
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Lymph trunk located along the sides or the aorta in the inf. abdomen; recieves lymph from the lower limbs, pelvic organs, ant. abdominal wall   Lumbar  
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Lymph trunk located near the post. abdominal wall in the midline; receives lymph from the stomach, fatty lymph, intestines, other digestive organs   Intestinal  
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Lymph trunk located ascending near the sides of the trachea; receives lymph from the thoracic viscera and the thoracic wall   Bronchomediastinal  
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Lymph trunk located at the base of the neck; receives lymph from the upper limbs, inferior neck, and the superior thoracic wall   Subclavian  
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Lymph trunk located at the base of each jugular vein; receives lymph from the head and neck   Jugular  
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Lymph trunks drain into the largest lymphatic vessels   Lymph Ducts *some have two, some have one  
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Lymph duct present in all individuals; inferior part is located at the union of the lumbar & intestinal trunks (Cisterna Chyli); drains 3/4 of the body   Thoracic Duct (Left Lymphatic Duct)  
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Some people have this short lymphatic duct that drains the upper right 1/4 of the body   Right Lymphatic Duct  
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Name the most important tissue of the immune system   Lymphoid Tissue  
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Name the 2 general locations of lymphoid tissue   *MALT (mucosa associated lymphoid tissue) *All lymphoid organs except the thymus  
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Name the lymphoid organs   Spleen, Lymph Nodes, Tonsils, Aggregated Lymphoid Nodules (peyer's patches), Appendix, Thymus  
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Where do most of the antigen challenges occur in the body?   The Lymph Nodes  
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The largest lymphoid organ with 2 main blood cleansing functions, removal of blood-borne antigens & removal of aged and defective blood cells   Spleen  
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Site of Tlymphocyte maturation; lies in the superior thorax and inf. neck; not a true lymphoid connective tissue   Thymus  
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The simplest lymphoid organs arranged in a ring around the entrance to the pharynx; 4 groups (palatine, lingual, pharyngeal, tubal)   Tonsils  
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