![Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780803676619/9780803676619_largeCoverImage.gif)
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780803676619
Author: Barbara A. Gylys; Mary Ellen Wedding
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 8, Problem 16PPA
Summary Introduction
The heart is made up of a special type of muscles called cardiac muscle. Cardiac muscles have the ability to contract and relax with ease. It is extensively supplied with blood vessels. Blood vessels are broadly classified into three types namely arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries carry oxygenated blood while veins carry deoxygenated blood. Capillaries are minute blood vessels that connect the arteries and veins.
Expert Solution & Answer
![Check Mark](/static/check-mark.png)
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution![Blurred answer](/static/blurred-answer.jpg)
Chapter 8 Solutions
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach
Ch. 8 - Prob. 1MWECh. 8 - Prob. 2MWECh. 8 - Prob. 3MWECh. 8 - Prob. 4MWECh. 8 - Prob. 5MWECh. 8 - Prob. 6MWECh. 8 - Prob. 7MWECh. 8 - Prob. 8MWECh. 8 - Prob. 9MWECh. 8 - Prob. 10MWE
Ch. 8 - Prob. 11MWECh. 8 - Prob. 12MWECh. 8 - Prob. 13MWECh. 8 - Prob. 14MWECh. 8 - Prob. 15MWECh. 8 - Prob. 1BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 2BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 3BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 4BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 5BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 6BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 7BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 8BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 9BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 10BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 11BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 12BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 13BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 14BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 15BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 16BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 17BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 18BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 19BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 20BMWCh. 8 - Prob. 1DCCh. 8 - Prob. 2DCCh. 8 - Prob. 3DCCh. 8 - Prob. 4DCCh. 8 - Prob. 5DCCh. 8 - Prob. 6DCCh. 8 - Prob. 7DCCh. 8 - Prob. 8DCCh. 8 - Prob. 9DCCh. 8 - Prob. 10DCCh. 8 - Prob. 11DCCh. 8 - Prob. 12DCCh. 8 - Prob. 13DCCh. 8 - Prob. 14DCCh. 8 - Prob. 15DCCh. 8 - Prob. 16DCCh. 8 - Prob. 17DCCh. 8 - Prob. 18DCCh. 8 - Prob. 19DCCh. 8 - Prob. 20DCCh. 8 - Prob. 1PPACh. 8 - Prob. 2PPACh. 8 - Prob. 3PPACh. 8 - Prob. 4PPACh. 8 - Prob. 5PPACh. 8 - Prob. 6PPACh. 8 - Prob. 7PPACh. 8 - Prob. 8PPACh. 8 - Prob. 9PPACh. 8 - Prob. 10PPACh. 8 - Prob. 11PPACh. 8 - Prob. 12PPACh. 8 - Prob. 13PPACh. 8 - Prob. 14PPACh. 8 - Prob. 15PPACh. 8 - Prob. 16PPACh. 8 - Prob. 17PPACh. 8 - Prob. 18PPACh. 8 - Prob. 19PPACh. 8 - Prob. 20PPACh. 8 - Prob. 1.1TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.2TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.3TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.4TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.5TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.6TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.7TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.8TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.9TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.10TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.11TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.12TCh. 8 - Prob. 1.1CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1.2CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1.3CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1.4CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1.5CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1.6CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.1TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.2TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.3TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.4TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.5TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.6TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.7TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.8TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.9TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.10TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.11TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.12TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.13TCh. 8 - Prob. 2.1CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.2CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.3CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.4CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.5CTCh. 8 - Prob. 2.6CTCh. 8 - Prob. 1CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 2CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 3CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 4CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 5CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 6CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 7CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 8CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 9CCNCh. 8 - Prob. 10CCN
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Recommended textbooks for you
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780134580999/9780134580999_smallCoverImage.gif)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:PEARSON
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781947172517/9781947172517_coverImage_Textbooks.gif)
Biology 2e
Biology
ISBN:9781947172517
Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher:OpenStax
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781259398629/9781259398629_smallCoverImage.gif)
Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781259398629
Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa Stouter
Publisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9780815344322/9780815344322_smallCoverImage.gif)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9780815344322
Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781260159363/9781260159363_smallCoverImage.gif)
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Biology
ISBN:9781260159363
Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
![Text book image](https://www.bartleby.com/isbn_cover_images/9781260231700/9781260231700_smallCoverImage.gif)
Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)
Biology
ISBN:9781260231700
Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael Windelspecht
Publisher:McGraw Hill Education