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About the heart, blood, lymphatic and respiratory systems

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What part of the brain controls the heartbeat?   Sinoatrial node  
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Where is the blood low in oxygen in the heart?   The pulmonary arteries  
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Another term for the right atrioventricular valve?   Tricuspid  
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Where is the blood high in oxygen for the heart?   The pulmonary veins  
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When the arteries stretch and recoil from the pressure of blood flow, it is called a?   pulse  
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The pressure of blood against the wall of the blood vessel is?   Systolic pressure  
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The pressure of blood from recoil of arterial wall is? (Happens during atrial contraction)   Diastolic pressure  
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High blood pressure, systolic greater than 140, diastolic greater than 90   Hypertension  
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Plaque build up clogs the artery; cause can be genetic, or poor diet. Treat with diet, aspirin, angioplasty, or bypass surgery.   Atheroscerosis  
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Myocardial Infarction   Heart attack  
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Temporary blockage of blood flow to brain (TIA)   Transient Ischemic attack  
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Stroke (CVA), what is it, and what side?   Cerebro-Vascular Accident, a blockage of blood flow to the left side of the brain.  
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A build up of fluid in the pericardial sac (CHF)   Congestive heart failure  
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Name two disorders that result from a failure of the valves in veins   Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids  
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What is Phlebitis?   The inflammation of a vein  
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