Cardiovascular System Vocab

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  1. 5. Found in the bloodstream, attacks non-self antigens
  2. 6. The outer layer of the pericardium of the heart
  3. 9. The inner layer of the pericardium of the heart
  4. 10. Platelets in the blood that assists in blood clotting
  5. 11. factor Rhesus factor is an antigen found on red blood cells, if present the person would have + blood, if missing the person
  6. 12. A layer of blood that contains white blood cells and platelets
  7. 13. A layer of blood that consists of 90% water and 10% proteins
  8. 14. The formation of all blood cells
  9. 16. Take blood away from the heart, most carry oxygenated blood
  10. 17. Single-walled blood vessels that travel through body tissues to exchange materials between the tissues and blood
  11. 19. Markers/flags on red blood cells to identify the cell
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  1. 1. White blood cells (WBCs)
  2. 2. The muscular layer of the pericardium of the heart
  3. 3. Take blood towards the heart, most carry deoxygenated blood, have valves in them
  4. 4. The 4 sections of the heart: left and right atria, left and right ventricles
  5. 6. Red blood cells (RBCs)
  6. 7. Pacemaker for the ventricles
  7. 8. When the heart is at rest.
  8. 13. The lined sac that contains the heart
  9. 15. When the heart is contracted
  10. 18. Pacemaker for the atria