CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Front

Contraction of the heart is also known as:

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Systole

Front

The P wave on an ECG printout represents:

Back

Contraction of the atria

Front

What is the term used to describe the buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls?

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Atherosclerosis

Front

These small blood vessels have the thinnest walls to maximize diffusion of nutrients:

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Capillaries

Front

The sinoatrial (SA) node is indicated by:

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A

Front

What is the primary function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells in the cardiovascular system?

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To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is hypertension?

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A condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Front

What are the main components of blood?

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Red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Front

What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?

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To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.