Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular System

System responsible for the circulation of blood, maintaining homeostasis, and transporting nutrients and wastes.

Plasma

The liquid part of blood, approximately 90% water, containing dissolved gases, nutrients, and proteins.

Erythropoiesis

The process of producing erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the body.

Hemostasis

The process that prevents and stops bleeding, involving platelet plugs and fibrin clots.

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart, responsible for contraction and pump function.

Auscultation

The act of listening to heart sounds through a stethoscope for diagnostic purposes.

Systole

The phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood.

Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.

Lymphatic System

Network that returns excess fluid to the bloodstream, aids in fat digestion, and produces immune cells.

Thymus

An organ responsible for the production of T-lymphocytes, essential for immune function.