Blood and Lymphatic System

Surgical excision of (blood) clot

• thrombectomy

• tonsillectomy

• appendectomy

• splenectomy

Specialist in blood diseases

• hemostasis

• transfusion

• hematoma

• hematologist

To pour across/through. Blood transfer from one individual to another

• lymphoma

• transfusion

• thymoma

• lymphedema

Process against (blood) clotting

• anticoagulation

• hematoma

• agglutination

• transfusion

Inflammation of (blood) vessels

• pancreatitis

• arthritis

• thrombosis

• vasculitis

Which of these structures prevents blood from flowing backward and mixing?

• valves

• aorta

• septum

• veins

Blood vessels that carry blood (de-oxygenated) back to the heart are

• arteries

• capillaries

• veins

• lymph

The lower chambers of the heart are called the

• ventricles

• atriums

• pulmonary valves

• aortas

The role of the circulatory system includes all of the following EXCEPT

• excrete solid waste from the body

• carry oxygen to the body and remove wastes

• carry disease fighting cells to various parts of the body

This part of the blood that helps form clots and scabs with an injury occurs.

• White blood cells

• red blood cells

• platelets

• plasma