Anatomy and Physiology /HOSA: Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Part 3
HOSA: Medical Terminology Chapter 5 Part 3
This flashcard deck covers key medical terminology from Chapter 5 Part 3, focusing on cardiovascular terms and related concepts.
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pericardium
lso known as the pericardial sac, is the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart
carotid arteries
carry blood towards the head
arterioles
are the smaller, thinner branches of arteries that deliver blood to the capillaries. As it enters one end of the capillary bed, it is here that the ra...
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pulse
is the rhythmic pressure against the walls of | an artery caused by the contraction of the heart
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blood pressure
is the measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure exerted against the walls of the arterie
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
blast | immature |
pericardium | lso known as the pericardial sac, is the double-walled membranous sac that encloses the heart |
carotid arteries | carry blood towards the head |
arterioles | are the smaller, thinner branches of arteries that deliver blood to the capillaries. As it enters one end of the capillary bed, it is here that the rate of flow of arterial blood slows. |
pulse | is the rhythmic pressure against the walls of | an artery caused by the contraction of the heart |
blood pressure | is the measurement of the amount of systolic and diastolic pressure exerted against the walls of the arterie |
systolic pressure | which occurs when the ventricles contract, is the highest pressure against the walls of an artery. The term systole means contraction of the heart, and systolic means pertaining to this contraction phase. |
infarction | sudden insufficiency of blood |
infarct | localized area of dead tissue caused by a lack of blood |
low density lipoprotein | bad cholesterol | excessive quantities of ldl contribute to plaque buildup in arteries |
high density lipoprotein | good cholesterol because it carries unneeded cholesterol back to the liver for processing and does not contribute to plaque buildup. |
triglycerides | are combinations of fatty acids attached to glycerol that are also found normally in the blood in limited quantities. |
fibrillation | rapid uncontrollable heart beat |
anemia | is a lower-than-normal number of erythrocytes (red blood cells) in the blood The severity of this condition is usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood. When inadequate hemoglobin is present, all parts of the body receive less oxygen and have less energy than is needed to function properly. |
hypertension | high blood pressure |
hypotension | low blood pressure |
diuretic | is administered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and water. These medications are administered to treat hypertension and heart failure by reducing the amount of fluid circulating in the blood. |
aspirin | taken in a very small daily dose, such as 81 mg, which is commonly known as baby aspirin, may be recommended to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by reducing the ability of the blood to clot. |