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Which cells are instrumental in delivery of oxygen throughout the body's tissues and organs?
Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes)
Which cells are a part of our immune system, fighting infection as needed?
White blood cells (Leukocytes)
What part of the blood is important when considering clotting?
Thrombocytes!
The thin, 2 layered membranous covering of the heart
Pericardium
The name of the right upper chamber of the heart?
Right Atrium
What is the name of the left lower chamber of the heart?
Left Ventricle
The large, thin walled blood vessels that receive deoxygenated blood from the body, to begin the cardiac cycle
Superior and Inferior Vena Cava
What is the name of the valve between the Right atrium and right ventricle?
Tricuspid
What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?
Bicuspid
Large, main artery that carries oxygen rich blood OUT of the heart for distribution to cells, organs, tissues
Aorta
What are the arteries that provide the heart with its own blood supply called?
Coronary arteries
The bottom, semi-pointed part of the heart is called the
Apex
Temporary interruption in blood flow to part of the brain, may display stroke signs/symptoms
Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Other word for high blood pressure
Hypertension
Other word for heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Three signs/symptoms of Congestive heart failure
Hemoptysis, cough, dyspnea, orthopnea, ascites, neck vein swelling, ascites, fatigue.
