Chapter 7
Name the 4 chambers of the heart.
left and right atria; left and right ventricles
what is the difference between systole and diastole?
systole is contraction of the heart; diastole is relaxation
What is the life span of RBCs?
120 days
What is the primary system related to heart disease?
What is the primary systems that is related influenza?
respiratory
What are 3 components of the blood?
RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets
Which valve is on the left side of the heart? // which valve is on the right side of the heart?
Left- bicupsid; Right- tricupsid
Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body?
left ventricle
What is the primary system related to Tendonitis?
muscular
What is the primary system related to Dwarfism?
skeletal
What molecule do RBCs carry?
hemoglobin
Which vein is the best vein for venipuncture due its size and nearest to surface?
median cubital vein
What do RBCs do?
transports oxygen around the body
What is the primary system related to gastric ulcers?
digestive
What is the primary system related to Addison's disease?
Endocrine
What are WBCs and what do they do?
white blood cells are a defense mechanism against infections
What are thrombocytes (platelets) and what is their lifespan?
platelets help in clotting; lifespan of 9-12 days
What is the difference between serum and plasma?
Plasma has anticoagulants and clotting factors; serum does NOT have anticoagulants or clotting factors
What is the primary system related to infertility?
reproductive
What is the difference between the intrinsic and extrinsic system of clotting factors?
Intrinsic systems is contained in the blood (DVT or PE). Extrinsic system is stimulated when tissue damage occurs (cut).
What are the two terms for clotting?
embolus and thrombus
What is the primary systems that affects ALS?
nervous
What is the primary system related to Ph Levels and acidosis?
Urinary