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What is the cardiovascular system combining form for 'heart'?
What is the cardiovascular system combining form for 'heart'?
- vascul/o
- cardi/o (correct)
- pulmon/o
- hem/o
Which term refers to the network of vessels through which blood circulates in the body?
Which term refers to the network of vessels through which blood circulates in the body?
- pulmon/o
- vascul/o (correct)
- cardi/o
- hem/o
What is the primary function of blood vessels in the body?
What is the primary function of blood vessels in the body?
- To pump blood throughout the body
- To provide individual cells with oxygen and nutrients (correct)
- To produce red blood cells
- To help dispose of metabolic wastes
Which part of the cardiovascular system is described as a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body?
Which part of the cardiovascular system is described as a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body?
What does the combining form 'hem/o' refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?
What does the combining form 'hem/o' refer to in the context of the cardiovascular system?
What is the combining form for 'blood vessels' in the context of the cardiovascular system?
What is the combining form for 'blood vessels' in the context of the cardiovascular system?
Which term refers to the study of the heart and blood vessels?
Which term refers to the study of the heart and blood vessels?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system in the body?
What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system in the body?
Which term refers to a laboratory test used to evaluate the heart's electrical activity?
Which term refers to a laboratory test used to evaluate the heart's electrical activity?
What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in relation to the cardiovascular system?
What does the prefix 'peri-' mean in relation to the cardiovascular system?
