Circulatory System
The chamber of the heart receiving deoxygenated blood from the superior vena cava
Right Atrium
Largest artery in the body
Aorta
A vessel that carries blood away from the heart
Artery
Plasma is this color
Yellow
A vessel that carries blood towards the heart
Vein
What are the four main components of blood?
The four main components of blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
What are capillaries?
Tiny vessels where oxygen and nutrients are exchange
The state of balance between all systems and processes
Homeostasis
How many chambers are in the heart
Four
Connects arteries to veins and are responsible for exchanging gases within the body.
Capillaries
Molecule carrying oxygen on red blood cells
Hemoglobin
Occurs when the artery wall becomes weak and causes balloning effect
Aneurysm
The blood type is considered "universal"
"O-"
Which side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen?
Right side
List 5 ways to keep your heart healthy
Engage in Regular Physical Activity
Maintain a Heart-Healthy Diet
Quit Smoking
Manage Stress
Get Regular Checkups
The force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels
Blood pressure
Wall of the heart which separates the left and right sides
The Septum
What is the difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
When checking for a pulse this artery is the most frequently used
Radial
How does blood move through the body?
list steps
Right side of the heart- > Lungs -> Left side of the heart-> Body-> Back to the heart
A white blood cell that protects against infection and disease
Leukocyte
Normal range of heart rate for an adult
60-100
What chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the organs of the body
The pH range for human blood
7.35-7.45
The valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Mitral valve