Heart & Blood
These blood vessels carry blood away from the heart.
Arteries?
Air enters the body through this structure.
nose
The cardiovascular system transports this gas to body cells.
oxygen
Medical term for high blood pressure.
hypertension
A patient has swollen, twisted veins in their legs.
varicose veins
These cells carry oxygen in the blood.
red blood cells
This tube carries air from the throat to the lungs.
trachea
The respiratory system removes this waste gas.
carbon dioxide
This condition occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
myocardial infarction (heart attack)
A patient coughs often and produces mucus.
bronchitis
These vessels return blood back to the heart.
veins
These small air sacs allow oxygen to enter the blood.
alveoli
The main function of the heart is to do this.
pump blood
This condition causes narrowed airways and wheezing.
asthma
A patient suddenly cannot move one side of their body and has trouble speaking.
stroke
This is the liquid part of blood.
plasma
This muscle helps the lungs expand when breathing in.
diaphragm
Gas exchange happens in this part of the lungs.
alveoli
This lung infection causes fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
pneumonia
A patient feels weak and pale because they have low red blood cells.
anemia
These tiny vessels allow oxygen and nutrients to move between blood and tissues.
capillaries
These two tubes branch from the trachea into the lungs.
bronchi
These two body systems work together to deliver oxygen to the body.
respiratory and cardiovascular systems
This condition happens when arteries become clogged with fat.
atherosclerosis
A patient has severe lung damage from long-term smoking and struggles to breathe.
emphysema