Clue: type of anemia characterized by an absence of all formed blood elements _________ _________ _________.

Polycythemia is an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells in the blood.

• True

• False

The endocardium is the inner lining of the heart.

• True

• False

The ventricles are the two upper chambers of the heart.

• True

• False

Hypoperfusion is a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part.

• True

• False

Temporal arteritis is the temporary blockage of an artery.

• True

• False

Blood dyscrasia is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream.

• True

• False

Low blood pressure that occurs upon standing up is known as ________.

A deposit of plaque on or within the arterial wall is known as a/an ________.

The medical term for a heart attach is a/an ________.