PE TEST 2/15/12
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 plasma | the fluid in which the other parts of blood are suspended |
| hemoglobin and plasma | the components of blood are the white blood, the red blood cells which contain... |
| blood vessels | what does blood move through the body in? |
| capillaries | the ___ are small blood vessels that reach almost every body cell. |
| external respiration | capilliaries vessels surround the alveoli in the lungs allowing |
| pnuemonia | if the alveoli swell and get clogged with mucus ____ can be a result |
| anemia | a condition in which the ability of the blood to carry oxygen is reduced |
| sinisitis | an inflammation of the tissues that line the sinuses. |
| emphysema | a disease that progressively destroys the walls of alveoli |
| hodgkins disease | a type of cancer that affects the lymphs tissue |
| leukemia | a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells. |
| to circulate blood and remove waste | what is the main function of the cardiovascular system? |
| atrium, ventricles and septum | list three structures found in the heart |
| arteries take blood away from the heart and veins return blood to the heart | what are two differences between arteries and veins? |
| clear fluid that fills the spaces around body cells | what is lymph? |
| provies the body with immunity and b cells/ t cells | what is the function of lymphocytes and name the two types |
| avoid tobacco, avoid illegal drugs, regular exercise, healthy weight and well balanced diet. | what are 5 healthful behaviors you can practice to help avoid problems with your cardiovascular and lymphatic system? |
| anemia and heart murmur | 2 problems of the cardiovascular system |
| a condition in which the ability of the blood to carry oxygen is reduced | define anemia |
| eat foods high in iron (leafy greens, red meat, liver, egg yolks etc.) take an iron supplement | how to avoid anemia? |
| the exchange of o2 and co2 that takes place between air and blood in the lungs | define external respiration |
| when you exhale the diaphragm relaxes and the volume of your chest cavity decreases making the pressure in your lungs higher than the pressure outside your body. | explain how the diaphragm allows breathing to occur |
| lungs | name the principal organ of the respiratory system |
| the brain | in which part of your body is breathing regulated? |
| allows the body to metabolize food | which is a function of oxygen in the human body? |
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