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Which term describes the circulation of blood throughout the whole body?
Which term describes the circulation of blood throughout the whole body?
What are the tiny vessels that connect arterioles and venules called?
What are the tiny vessels that connect arterioles and venules called?
Which of the following vessels is the main trunk of the arterial system?
Which of the following vessels is the main trunk of the arterial system?
What is the pathway of blood from the lungs back to the heart called?
What is the pathway of blood from the lungs back to the heart called?
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What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?
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What is the combining form for the heart?
What is the combining form for the heart?
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Which term refers to the condition of high blood pressure?
Which term refers to the condition of high blood pressure?
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What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?
What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?
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Which of the following terms is related to the surgical incision in a vein?
Which of the following terms is related to the surgical incision in a vein?
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What does 'angioplasty' refer to?
What does 'angioplasty' refer to?
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Which root pertains to the study of blood and blood disorders?
Which root pertains to the study of blood and blood disorders?
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What is the definition of 'erythropoiesis'?
What is the definition of 'erythropoiesis'?
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Which medical term refers to the reduction in the number of platelets?
Which medical term refers to the reduction in the number of platelets?
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Which term describes the absence of the spleen?
Which term describes the absence of the spleen?
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What does 'venous' refer to?
What does 'venous' refer to?
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What does the combining form 'vas/o' refer to?
What does the combining form 'vas/o' refer to?
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Which condition indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood?
Which condition indicates a lack of oxygen in the blood?
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Which combining form refers to surgical removal?
Which combining form refers to surgical removal?
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What is a condition of increased number of red blood cells called?
What is a condition of increased number of red blood cells called?
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Systemic Circulation
Systemic Circulation
The movement of blood throughout the entire body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
Pulmonary Circulation
Pulmonary Circulation
The movement of blood between the heart and the lungs, allowing for gas exchange (oxygen in, carbon dioxide out).
Coronary Circulation
Coronary Circulation
The circulation of blood specifically through the heart muscle itself, ensuring it receives oxygen and nutrients.
Aorta
Aorta
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Capillaries
Capillaries
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Normotension
Normotension
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Hypotension
Hypotension
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Hypertension
Hypertension
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Cardiac
Cardiac
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Cardiomegaly
Cardiomegaly
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy
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Interatrial
Interatrial
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Ventriculotomy
Ventriculotomy
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Angioplasty
Angioplasty
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Angiography
Angiography
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Vasodilation
Vasodilation
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Venous
Venous
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Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy
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Arterial
Arterial
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Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage
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Study Notes
Cardiovascular System (CVS)
- The CVS consists of the heart and blood vessels.
- Blood vessels include arteries and veins.
- The heart pumps blood from the lungs to the rest of the body.
- Blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues; carry waste products for elimination.
Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Circulation
- Systemic circulation: Blood circulates throughout the body via arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins to deliver oxygen and nutrients to body tissues.
- Pulmonary circulation: Blood moves from the pulmonary artery through vessels in the lungs, then returns to the heart via pulmonary veins, enabling gas exchange.
- Coronary circulation: Blood flows through coronary blood vessels to supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart muscle tissue.
Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Vessels
- Aorta: The main arterial trunk, branching from the left ventricle.
- Arteries: Carry blood from the heart to arterioles.
- Arterioles: Receive blood from arteries.
- Capillaries: Tiny vessels connecting arterioles and venules; facilitate exchange.
- Venules: Gather blood from capillaries to veins.
- Veins: Carry blood from venules to the heart.
Important Medical Terms in CVS - Blood Pressure
- Normotension: Normal blood pressure.
- Hypotension: Low blood pressure.
- Hypertension: High blood pressure.
Roots Pertaining to Heart & Blood Vessels
- Heart:
- Cardiomyopathy: Disease of the heart muscle.
- Cardiomegaly: Enlargement of the heart.
- Atrium:
- Interatrial: Between the atria.
- Ventricle:
- Ventriculotomy: Surgical incision of a ventricle.
- Vessel:
- Angioplasty: Surgical repair of blood vessels.
- Angiography: Medical imaging of blood vessels.
- Vasodilation: Blood vessel widening.
- Vein:
- Venous: Pertaining to a vein.
- Phlebotomy: Incision or cutting in a vein.
- Artery:
- Arterial: Pertaining to arteries.
Roots Pertaining to Blood & Immunity
- Blood:
- Hemorrhage: Strong flow of blood.
- Hematology: Study of blood and blood disorders.
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs):
- Erythrocytosis: Increase in RBC count.
- Erythropoiesis: Production of RBCs.
- White Blood Cells (WBCs):
- Leucopenia: Reduction in WBC count.
- Platelets:
- Thrombocytopenia: Reduction in platelet number.
- Blood clot:
- Thrombolysis: Dissolving a blood clot.
- Lymphatic/Lymphoid system:
- Lymphoma: Lymphoid tumor.
- Lymphadenopathy: Disease in lymph nodes.
- Bone marrow:
- Myelogenous: Produced in bone marrow.
- Myelosuppression: Inhibition of bone marrow function.
- Spleen:
- Asplenia: Absence of the spleen.
- Thymus gland:
- Thymectomy: Removal of the thymus gland.
Suffixes Pertaining to Blood & Immunity
- Condition of blood:
- Anoxemia: Lack of oxygen in the blood.
- Decrease/Deficiency:
- Leucopenia: Decrease in WBC count.
- Formation/Production:
- Erythropoiesis: Production of erythrocytes.
Training - True or False and Correct
- Lymphadenopathy: A disease of lymph nodes (not the lymphatic system).
- Phlebotomy: Incision in a vein (not an artery).
- Erythropoiesis: Production of red blood cells (True).
- Hematology: Study of blood and blood disorders (True).
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Test your knowledge on the cardiovascular system, including its structure and functions. This quiz covers essential terms such as systemic, pulmonary, and coronary circulation, as well as details about blood vessels including arteries and the aorta.
