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- 1This is normal in a foetus as they receive oxygen from the mother via the placenta, however is dangerous in a child or an adult.A HOLE IN THE HEART
- 2What does a hole in the heart allow to happen?Deoxygenated blood will mix with oxygenated blood so the efficiency of transporting oxygen to tissues is reduced.
- 3Name 3 advantages of a transplanted heart valve or pacemakerLess risk of rejection, less traumatic operation, shorter waiting time than for a donor heart.
- 4Name 2 disadvantages of a transplanted heart valve or pacemakerthey may need replacing, the patient must take anti-coagulants for the rest of their life.
- 5Name 2 advantages of heaving a heart transplantIt will last them a lifetime, the patient will feel better immediately and can lead a full life.
- 6Name 3 disadvantages to having a heart transplantit is a major operation, expensive, the heart must come from a dead donor, long waiting time, the patient will need to take immunosuppressants for the rest of their life.
- 7Natures way of preventing you from bleeding to death when injuredA BLOOD CLOT
- 8This substance starts to build over the woundFIBRIN
- 9A SCABThe combination of platelets, fibrin and plasma.
- 10Examples of anticoagulant drugsWARFARIN, HEPARIN AND ASPIRIN
- 11What is an anticoagulant?Drugs used to prevent blood clotting.
- 12What is Haemophillia?An inherited disease where blood fails to clot due to faulty clotting protein. Suffers can bleed to death.
- 13How many different blood groups are there?FOUR
- 14What are the different types of blood groups?A, B, AB, O
- 15Blood group A can accept blood from...Blood groups A or O
- 16Blood group B can accept blood from...Blood groups B or O
- 17Blood group AB can accept blood from...ANY (A, B, AB, O)
- 18Blood group O can accept blood from...only blood group O
- 19What is haemoglobin?The pigment that carries oxygen in red blood cells.
- 20How much blood is taken from a vein in a donors arm?500cm³
- 21Unsuccessful blood transfusions can cause...AGGLUTINATION (blood clumping)
- 22Give a reason why someone might give blood.They may have had a blood transfusion and know how vital it is or they just want to help save lives.
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- Unit 5 - These flashcards cover these topics: 1. Heart Conditions and Diseases 2. Replacement Heart Vs. Fixed Heart 3. Blood Clotting 4. Bloods Groups 5. Blood Donation and Transfusion
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