Hematologic, Cardiovascular, and Respiratory Systems Study Guide
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A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Chapters 11, 12, and 15 related to the hematologic, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems.
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Components of blood
The various elements that make up blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
Hypoxic states
Conditions in which there is insufficient oxygen available to the tissues.
ABO blood typing
A system for classifying blood based on the presence or absence of antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
Anemia
A condition characterized by a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells.
Leukocytes
A type of blood cell that is involved in the immune response, commonly referred to as white blood cells.
Clotting cascade
A series of biochemical events that lead to the formation of a blood clot.
Platelet plug
A temporary aggregation of platelets that forms to stop bleeding during vascular injury.
Sympathetic influence on the heart
The aspect of the autonomic nervous system that increases heart rate and cardiac output.
Parasympathetic influence on the heart
The aspect of the autonomic nervous system that decreases heart rate.
Frank-Starling law
The principle stating that the heart will pump out more blood if it receives more blood due to increased venous return.
Cardiac output
The volume of blood that the heart pumps in one minute.
Stroke volume
The amount of blood ejected by the heart with each contraction.
Auscultation
The process of listening to the sounds made by the heart, lungs, or other bodily organs, typically using a stethoscope.
Gas exchange
The process by which oxygen is transferred to the blood and carbon dioxide is removed, occurring in the alveoli of the lungs.
Mediastinum
The space in the thorax between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, and other structures.
Acid-base regulation
The mechanism by which the lungs help maintain the body's pH balance through the regulation of carbon dioxide levels.
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