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Ch 14 - Circulation and Blood Vessels

AB
ArteryCarries oxygenated blood away from the heart
CapillarySmallest Blood Vessel; where exchange of nutrients and o2 takes place
Diastolic Blood PressurePressure in the arteries when Ventricles relax, bottom number in BP
Ductus Arteriosusallows blood to flow from pulmonary artery to aorta in fetal circulation
AphasiaLoss of speech and memory as a result of a Stroke
Foramen OvaleOpening in the fetal septum - allows blood flow from right to left atrium
Coronary CirculationSpecific vessels that supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle
PulseExpansion and Contraction of a artery as blood flows through it
COngenital Heart DefectsMalformation of the heart during fetal development
VeinVessels that carry de-oxygenated blood toward the heart
HypotensionLow Blood Pressure
AneurysmBallooning of an artery caused by weakening of vessel
ArteriosclerosisArterial walls thicken due to loss of Elasticity
AortaLargest artery in the body
Cerebral Vascular AccidentStroke
CyanosisBluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to lack of O2
GangreneDeath of body tissue due to insufficient blood supply
Hypertensionhigh blood pressure
Systolic Blood PressurePressure in arteriesat the moment of heart contractions
EmbolismCirculating blood clot
PhlebitisInflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot
Varicose VeinSwollen veins caused by slowing of blood flow back to the heart
Hemorrhoidvaricose veins in the rectum and anus
Transient Ishemic AttackTemporary interruption of blood flow to the brain
Portal CirculationBlood flow to liver from pancreas, stomach, colon, Sm. Intestine & spleen


HEALTH SCIENCE/EXERCISE SCIENCE

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