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Anatomy and Physiology
100
fast
What does an TACHY- mean?
100
a narrowing
What does an -STENOSIS mean?
100
vessel
What does an ANGI/O mean?
100
It means " the inner surface of the heart".
What does an endocardium mean?
100
artries, veins, and capillaries
Name all the blood vessels that delivers oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells.
200
around, surrounding
What does an PERI- mean?
200
written record
What does an -GRAM mean?
200
fatty
What does an ATHER/O mean?
200
hemoglobin
What is the protein that gives blood its red color called?
200
sinoatrial node
What is the name for the pacemaker of the heart?
300
slow
What does an BRADY- mean?
300
dilation
What does an -ECTASIS mean?
300
restructed, narrowed
What is the ISCH meaning?
300
white blood cells
What is the medical term for leukocytes?
300
systole, diastole
Fill in the blanks. Each heart contraction called ____, is followed by a relaxation called ______.
400
above, upon, on
What does an ep- mean?
400
condition of blood
What is an -AEMIA mean?
400
clot
What does an THROMB/O mean?
400
eosinophil
What is the white blood cell that stains with certain dyes?
400
neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, lymphocytes, and monocytes
Name 5 types of leukocytes that are the body's main defense against harmful organisms.
500
muscle
What does an MYO- mean?
500
disease
What does an -PATHY mean?
500
electrical
What does an ELECTR/O mean?
500
capillaries
What is the smallest of the blood vessels?
500
sinoatrial node, atriventricular node, bundle of His, purkinjie fibers
Name all involved in the electrical conduction system of the heart.