Cardiovascular System Test Essentials

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Platelets are best described as

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cytoplasmic fragments of cells.

Front

Which body activity would be most affected if a patient lacked an adequate number of erythrocytes (anemia)?

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oxygen transport

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"Formed elements" are

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blood cells and platelets.

Front

Why is circulation vital?

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It supplies oxygen and nutrients to and removes wastes from tissues.

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The systemic circuit

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sends oxygen-rich blood to the tissues.

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What color will blood exhibit if it has a high oxygen content?

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Bright red

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The pulmonary circuit

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sends oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

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Antibodies often react with the antigens that caused them to form, making the antigens stick together in little clumps, or ________.

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agglutinate

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The ________ of the heart is responsible for collecting blood from the body and sending it to the lungs to pick up oxygen.

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right side

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Traditionally, ________ mm Hg has been accepted as a normal blood pressure for healthy young adults.

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120/80