HHP 3500 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Heart Valve, Pulmonary Vein, Pulmonary Circulation

• School: University of Iowa
• Department: Health and Human Physiology
• Course: HHP 3500
• Professor: Peterson Clayton

Document Summary

Explain the importance of bulk flow of blood from the heart to the tissues: allows blood and elements to flow to peripheral tissues and expel needed materials and pick up waste products. Identify the major constituents of blood as the formed elements and the plasma: blood is a connective tissue, blood is composed of: formed elements-cells and cell fragments (99% rbcs, 1% And plasma-consisting of water, proteins, hormones, minerals gases, wastes. T lymphocytes: red blood cells, white blood cells. Define hematocrit and know typical values in males and females: hematocrit-percent of blood made of red blood cells; red blood cells/all blood, male=45%, female=42% Name the different types of blood vessels and describe the sequence of blood flow through them; identify which carry blood away from the heart and back: different blood vessels: Describe the three circuits through which blood is pumped: systemic circulation-