______ are the smallest type of blood vessels that connect very small arteries and veins. The exchange of fluids, gasses, nutrients and wastes takes place between them and cells.
Capillaries
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The narrowing of arteries that supply blood to the heart because they accumulate plagues is called ____________.
Coronary Artery Disease
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Typically! Which will have more valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards? Arteries or Veins?
Veins
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Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the __________ of the heart which sends it to the _________ which then pumps the blood to the ______.
Left Atrium / Left Ventricle / Body
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Name 7 things that get transported in the blood of the human circulatory system.
Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Water, Nutrients, Hormones, Immune System Components, and Cellular Wastes
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Which human blood type has the MOST antigens? Which human blood type has the LEAST antigents?
The AB blood type has the most antigens while the O blood type has no antigens.
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The right atrium pumps blood to the ________ which then pumps the blood to the _______.
right ventricle / Lungs
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What are the differences between atria and ventricles?
Atria receive blood, act as reservoirs, then drain the blood to ventricles which then pump the blood out to the lungs and body.
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A ________ is a type of Cerebrovascular disease caused by blocked or ruptured blood vessels.
stroke
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A person's blood type is determined by the presence or absence of certain molecules known as __________.
Antigens
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Which human blood type is known as "the universal donor"? Explain why.
Type O blood is the "Universal Donor" because the red blood cells have no antigens for WBC's to attack.
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How can hypertension be avoided or reversed?
A low sodium diet, engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, limit alcohol, nicotine, vaping, get lots of sleep, and reduce stress.