Cardiovascular

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What is the role of a medical lab tech in the cardiovascular system?

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A medical lab tech works under a pathologist to study tissues, fluids, and cells, helping diagnose cardiovascular diseases.

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What are the major structures in the cardiovascular system?

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The major structures include the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

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What blood type can a person with Type O blood receive during a transfusion?

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A person with Type O blood can only receive Type O blood during a transfusion.

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What is the function of the septum in the heart?

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The septum divides the heart into left and right sides, not upper and lower sections.

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What does the medical term tachycardia refer to?

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Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that is fast.

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What is the function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

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Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

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What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?

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Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

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What is the significance of blood pressure in the cardiovascular system?

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Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of arteries, indicating heart health.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

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Systolic pressure is the pressure during heartbeats, while diastolic pressure is the pressure between beats.

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What is the role of the heart valves?

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Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction through the heart.