Medical Terminology Circulatory system

Front

Hematopoiesis

Back

Production of blood.

Front

Structure around the heart

Back

Pericardium.

Front

Endocarditis

Back

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

Front

The smallest vessels in the body, where oxygen is exchanged for carbon dioxide, are ____

Back

Capillaries.

Front

Components of blood

Back

Plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.

Front

Function of red blood cells

Back

Transport oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

Function of white blood cells

Back

Fight infections and protect the body against foreign invaders.

Front

Function of platelets

Back

Help in blood clotting to prevent bleeding.

Front

Arteries

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Front

Veins

Back

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart.