Cardiovascular Morphemes System Flashcards (iCEV)

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Functions of the cardiovascular system

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Circulates blood to nourish all parts of the body, supports immune response, maintains homeostasis

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Nutrients transported by the cardiovascular system

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Amino acids, electrolytes, oxygen, and hormones

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Primary organ of the cardiovascular system

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The heart

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Location of the heart

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Central compartment of the thoracic cavity

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Layers of the heart wall

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Pericardium, epicardium, myocardium, endocardium

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Heart chambers

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Four chambers: right and left atria (upper), right and left ventricles (lower)

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Function of atria

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Receive blood from the veins

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Function of ventricles

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Pump blood out of the heart

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Meaning of "cardi/o"

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Heart

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Meaning of "vascul"

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Blood vessels