| A | B |
|---|
| Word root in pericardium | cardi/o |
| Prefix in pericardium | peri |
| Cardi/o is the combining form for | heart |
| Peri is the prefix meaning | around |
| Suffix in pericardium | ium |
| The suffix ium means | membrane |
| Two systems of the circulatory system | cardiovascular and lymphatic systems |
| Balance among the body systems is termed | homeostasis |
| Blood leaves the heart through the ____ | arteries |
| Branches of arteries are | arterioles |
| Branches of the arterioles are | capillaries |
| Four chambers of the heart | right and left atrium, right and left ventricle |
| Tricuspid, bicuspid (mitral) valves are what type of valves | atrioventricular |
| Valve that regulates flow of blood to the lungs | pulmonary valve |
| Valve that regulates flow of blood into the aorta | aortic |
| Two semilunar valves | pulmonary and aortic valves |
| Carries nutrients and removes wastes in the body | blood |
| Two classifications of blood vessels | arteries and veins |
| Carries blood away from the heart | arteries |
| Returns blood to the heart | veins |
| Location of the carotid artery | neck |
