A&P -24 Semester 1 - Circ.,Intro,Terms,,Tiss

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What is high blood pressure also known as?

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Hypertension

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What condition indicates there are too few red blood cells (RBCs) to carry adequate oxygen to body tissues?

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Anemia

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What is the primary function of platelets in the blood?

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To form clots (i.e. scabs) when you have cuts and grazes.

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What type of study focuses on the structure of the brain, showing that no two people have the same brain structure?

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Anatomical study

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What type of study examines the physiological effects of sleep deprivation on the risk of stroke and heart attack?

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Physiological study

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What is the term for the liquid component of blood that carries cells and nutrients?

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Plasma

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

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To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues.

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What is the medical term for a heart attack?

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Myocardial infarction

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What is the function of white blood cells?

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To fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders.

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What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?

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Hematopoiesis