Cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
4 main components of the cardiovascular system
A
heart, blood vessels, blood, lymphatic system
2
Q
What side of the heart is the pulmonary system?
A
Right
3
Q
What side of the the heart is the systemic system?
A
Left
4
Q
What is blood composed of?
A
Plasma, erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets
5
Q
Plasma
A
Straw colored watery substance that other blood components float in
6
Q
Erythrocytes
A
red blood cells
7
Q
Leukocytes
A
White blood cells
8
Q
Platelets
A
Cells that form blood clots
9
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Protein of rbc that carries oxygen
10
Q
What do lymphatic capillaries do?
A
Absorb excess tissue fluid and blood plasma
11
Q
What does the lymph system do?
A
Collects and filters lymph fluid, making plasma and returning ti to the cardiovascular system.
12
Q
What are lymphocytes?
A
Disease fighting wbc, killing pathogens in lymph fluid
