Cardiovascular System
This vessel returns deoxygenated blood to the right atrium from the upper body.
Which cells produce antibodies?
B cells
This plasma protein maintains blood osmotic pressure.
Albumin
Blood type known as the universal recipient.
AB blood
Artery branching directly from the abdominal aorta supplying lower limbs.
Common iliac artery
Known as the heart's pacemaker.
SA node
This antibody is involved in allergic reactions
IgE
The lifespan of an average erythrocyte is about how many days?
120 days
The process of breaking down blood clots after healing.
Fibrinolysis
Vein typically used for routine blood draws.
Median cubital vein
These prevent backflow of blood within veins
Valves
This response is rapid and strong during second exposure to an antigen.
Secondary immune response
Hormone that increases RBC production in response to low oxygen levels.
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Universal donor blood type.
O negative
Primary artery carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Aorta
This chamber of the heart has the thickest myocardium.
Left ventricle
The largest lymphoid organ located in the upper left abdominal quadrant.
Spleen
Blood cells responsible for allergic reactions.
Eosinophils
Condition arising from Rh-negative mother and Rh-positive baby.
Erythroblastosis fetalis
Sequence of cardiac conduction system starting from the natural pacemaker.
SA node, AV node, AV bundle, bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
Name the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle.
Tricuspid valve
These lymphatic vessels absorb fats from the small intestine.
Lacteals
CBC component that measures platelets.
Thrombocytes
Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the heart.
Pericarditis
Protein forming mesh during blood clotting.
Fibrin