Lymphatic System
Lymphatic capillaries
Into the bloodstream
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Blood and nutrient supply to the heart is provided by these arteries.
Coronary
Most abundant antibody in circulation.
IgG
The primary white blood cell found within the lymphatic system
Lymphocyte
The endocrine gland that regulates metabolism and also maintains blood calcium levels.
Thyroid gland
Term used to describe lower than normal RBC counts
Anemia
The first heart sound "lub" is caused by this event.
Closure of the AV valves (ventricles contract)
Lymphatic vessels are similar to this other type of vessel.
Vein
Site of T cell maturation
Thymus
Most hormones are regulated through this type of feedback loop.
Negative
Vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, coagulation
Steps in hemostasis
The "pacemaker" of the heart
SA node
Universal donor blood type
Type O
Skin, gastric juices, mucous are all examples of this type of line of defense in the body.
First line; non-specific
This endocrine gland releases hormones that are active during the stress response.
Adrenal gland
Inherited blood clotting disorder due to lack of clotting factors.
Hemophilia
Term used to describe a slower than normal heart rate, less than 60bpm
Bradycardia
Antibodies are produced by this cell type
B lymphocyte
Type of immunity that develops after exposure to an antigen.
Natural active
Pancreas--> glucagon
The B vitamin needed to produce red blood cells.
B12
Portion of the cardiac cycle that represents relaxation
Diastole
135/90 mmHg= What does the "135" represent?