Cardiovascular System Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is a component of the cardiovascular system? Lungs, Blood, Liver, Kidneys

Back

Blood

Front

Which organ is primarily responsible for pumping blood in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Heart

Front

What type of tissue is blood classified as?

Back

Connective tissue

Front

What are the two main components of whole blood?

Back

Plasma and formed elements

Front

What percentage of whole blood is made up of plasma?

Back

55%

Front

Which of the following is NOT a formed element in blood? Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Thrombocytes, Plasma

Back

Plasma

Front

What percentage of blood plasma is water?

Back

92%

Front

Which of the following is NOT a component of blood plasma? Albumins, Glucose, Hemoglobin, Fibrinogen

Back

Hemoglobin

Front

What are the formed elements in whole blood?

Back

RBCs, WBCs, Platelets

Front

What is the composition of blood plasma?

Back

92% water, 8% different solutes