Essentials Week 8 Terminology

Front

Which term describes the muscular middle layer of the heart?

Back

Myocardium

Front

What is the function of the septum in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Separating the heart into right and left sides

Front

What is the function of thrombocytes in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Clotting blood

Front

Which term refers to the membrane enclosing the heart?

Back

Pericardium

Front

Which term refers to the red blood cells carrying oxygen?

Back

Erythrocyte

Front

Which term refers to the inflammation of a vein?

Back

Phlebitis

Front

What is the function of an erythrocyte in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Carrying oxygen

Front

Which term refers to the hardening of the arteries due to fatty plaques?

Back

Atherosclerosis

Front

Which term refers to the large blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary artery

Front

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?

Back

Aorta