A&P Fall Final

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What is the innermost layer of the heart?

Back

Endocardium: The innermost layer of the heart, which lines the chambers and valves.

Front

What's another name for high blood pressure?

Back

Hypertension: A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.

Front

Low platelet count is a condition called?

Back

Thrombocytopenia: A medical condition characterized by an abnormally low number of platelets in the blood.

Front

What percentage of blood do the heart muscles require at all times?

Back

10%: The heart muscles require about 10% of the total blood supply at all times.

Front

What type of transport does not require energy?

Back

Passive transport: The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

Front

What is the function of the myocardium?

Back

Myocardium: The muscular middle layer of the heart responsible for pumping blood.

Front

What is the role of the epicardium?

Back

Epicardium: The outer layer of the heart that provides a protective layer.

Front

What is the significance of blood pressure readings?

Back

Blood pressure readings indicate the force of blood against artery walls, essential for diagnosing hypertension.

Front

What is anemia?

Back

Anemia: A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Front

What is the function of platelets?

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Platelets: Small cell fragments that play a crucial role in blood clotting.