Cardiovascular System Flashcard

Front

Which function does the cardiovascular system perform?

Back

Combats hemorrhage and blood loss

Front

Which characteristic describes blood?

Back

Bright scarlet red to dull maroon in color

Front

What determines whether blood is bright red or dull brick red in color?

Back

Oxygen content

Front

Where are blood cells formed?

Back

Red bone marrow

Front

Which term means blood cell production?

Back

Hematopoiesis

Front

Which liquid are blood cells suspended in?

Back

Plasma

Front

What percentage of blood is plasma?

Back

55%

Front

Which type of cells transports oxygen and carbon dioxide to and from body cells? Options: Platelets, Fibroblasts, Leukocytes, Erythrocytes

Back

Erythrocytes

Front

Which type of cells contain hemoglobin? Options: Platelets, Fibroblasts, Leukocytes, Erythrocytes

Back

Erythrocytes

Front

Proteins that are used to classify blood types are on the surfaces of which type of cells? Options: Platelets, Fibroblasts, Leukocytes, Erythrocytes

Back

Erythrocytes