Cardiovascular System Chapter 9

Front

What is the term for an agent that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels?

Back

Vasodepressor

Front

What type of chest pain is caused by irregular blood flow to the heart?

Back

Angina pectoris

Front

What does the term 'arteriosclerosis' mean?

Back

Hardening of the arteries

Front

What is the term for inflammation of the pericardium?

Back

Pericarditis

Front

What does 'hematopoiesis' refer to?

Back

Production of blood

Front

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of blood pressure?

Back

It is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, crucial for maintaining blood flow.

Front

What is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure?

Back

Systolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries during heartbeats, while diastolic pressure is the pressure when the heart is at rest between beats.

Front

What is atherosclerosis?

Back

A condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits (plaques) in the arteries, leading to reduced blood flow.