Exam 13: The Cardiovascular System: Transport and Supply

Atherosclerosis is caused by plaque.

What clotting protein, produced by the liver, begins the clotting process?

Extremely low blood pressure, as in shock, can affect blood profusion to vital organs and cause tissue damage and ________.

Type ____________ is the universal recipient of blood donations.

________ defend against parasites.

________ is a condition in which chronic low levels of oxygen (due to lung disease or living in high altitudes) cause the body to produce more than normal amounts of erythrocytes to transport more efficiently the smaller amounts of available oxygen.

This is the approximate number of red blood cells in one cubic millimeter of blood.

________ can be caused by conditions or situations that lead to a decreased blood flow to the heart tissue, and leads to ischemia or necrosis (Do not use the abbreviation).

Plasma is a yellowish fluid.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of left-sided heart failure?

____________ or clotting is the prevention of bleeding.

The bicuspid valve is also called the ____________ valve.

Coronary artery disease or CAD is an insufficient blood flow to the heart tissue.It is usually due to ________ but may be due to clot(s) in a coronary artery.

What color will blood exhibit if it has a high oxygen content?

What is the vessel that brings blood to the heart from the trunk and pelvic region?

The blood type considered the universal donor is type ________.

Cardiac output is determined by heart rate and __________________.

A lower number of white cells than normal is ________.

Monocytes are erythrocytes.

In an EKG, the __________________ wave corresponds to atrial depolarization.