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23 Cards in this Set
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Heart, Blood Vessels, and Blood |
Components of The Cardiovascular System |
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organ of The Cardiovascular System that propels blood, keeps the fluid in motion, and maintains blood pressure |
The Heart |
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Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins |
Components of Blood Vessels |
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component of The Cardiovascular System that distributes blood around the body |
Blood Vessels |
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a type of blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart and towards the capillaries; these types of blood vessels are red |
Arteries |
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a type of blood vessel that permits diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids |
Capillaries |
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a type of blood vessel that returns blood from capillaries to the heart; these types of blood vessels are blue |
Veins |
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a component of The Cardiovascular System that distributes oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood cells...
delivers nutrients and hormones...
transports waste products and assists in temperature regulation and disease defense |
Blood |
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transports dissolved gases, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic waste
regulates the pH and Ion composition of interstitial fluids
restricts fluid losses at injury sites
defends against toxins and pathogens
stabilizes body temperature
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Functions of Blood |
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blood is a fluid __________ ______. |
Connective Tissue |
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Plasma and Formed Elements |
Components of Blood |
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an adult male has ___ - ___ liters of blood |
5 - 6 |
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an adult female has ___ - ___ liters of blood |
4 - 5 |
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Properties of _____ : 38°C, has five times the viscuity of water, has a pH average of 7.4 (pH can range from 7.35-7.45) |
The Properties of Blood |
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______ makes up 55% of blood. ______ ________ make up 45% of blood. |
Plasma; Formed Elements |
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7% Plasma Proteins
1% Other Solutes
92% Water |
Plasma Composition |
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Less Than 1% Platelets
Less Than 1% White Blood Cells
99.9% Red Blood Cells |
Formed Elements Composition |
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Albumins
Globulins
Fibrinogen
Enzymes and Hormones |
Plasma Proteins |
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Electrolytes
Organic Nutrients
Organic Wastes |
Other Solutes Found in Plasma |
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percentage of formed elements in a blood sample |
Hematocrit |
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normal male Hematocrit percentage |
47% |
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normal female Hematocrit percentage |
42% |
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process - formation of formed elements of blood |
Hematopoiesis |
