Blood Components
The fluid portion of blood is
Plasma
How many chambers does the mammalian heart have
4
Veins
Prefix that indicated above normal
Hyper
Primary function is
Oxygen transport
The 3 types of cells present in solid portion of blood are
red, white, platelets
How many pathways are in the heart?
2
These blood vessels carry blood from the heart to the body.
Arteries
One complete contraction and relaxation of the heart/
Cardiac Cycle
Waste product, carried by the blood, expelled through the lungs.
Carbon Dioxide
White blood cells aid in:
fighting infection
the two pathways are?
Pulmonary and Systemic
What prevents blood from flowing backwards in the veins?
Valves
Elevated heart rate
Tachycardia
Helps regulate this by transporting heat throughout the body
Body temperature
Red blood cells aid in:
carrying oxygen throughout the body
The Systemic pathway delivers blood to
the entire body
Largest artery in the body, directly exits the heart.
Aorta
Decreased heart rate
Bradycardia
Transports this essential nutrient, absorbed from the digestive system, to body cells for energy.
Glucose
Platelets aid in:
Clotting of blood
The pulmonary pathway delivers blood to
the lungs: for exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
Which vessels have thicker walls? veins or arteries
Arteries
Any change in rate rhythm within the heart
Arrythmia
Carries _____ which act as chemical messengers for the body.
Hormones