ARTERIAL BLOOD Meaning and
Definition
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Arterial blood refers to the oxygenated blood that is pumped by the heart from the left ventricle into the arteries, which then circulates throughout the body's tissues and organs via the arterial system. It is a vital component of the cardiovascular system, responsible for delivering oxygen and essential nutrients to every cell and tissue of the body.
Arterial blood is rich in oxygen and nutrients, having received them during its passage through the lungs, where it was oxygenated and carbon dioxide was removed. This oxygen-rich blood is bright red in color and relatively oxygenated, typically carrying a higher partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) compared to venous blood.
The arterial blood flow is facilitated by the network of arteries, which are thicker and more elastic in structure compared to the veins. These blood vessels possess muscular walls, enabling them to contract and expand, and directing the oxygenated blood towards the tissues that need it. Arteries branch out into smaller arterioles and eventually form an extensive capillary network, where exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nutrients with surrounding tissues occurs.
Medical professionals often measure different parameters of arterial blood to assess a person's overall health or to diagnose various conditions. These parameters include arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) which represents the percentage of oxygen saturation in the arterial blood, arterial blood pressure, and arterial blood gas values such as pH, carbon dioxide (PaCO2), and oxygen (PaO2) levels.
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Etymology of ARTERIAL BLOOD
The word "arterial" originates from the Latin word "arteria", which is derived from the Greek word "artēria". In both Latin and Greek, "arteria" refers to a "windpipe" or "air vessel". However, in modern anatomy, it primarily refers to the blood vessels carrying oxygenated blood away from the heart. The term "arterial blood" describes the oxygen-rich blood found in these arteries.
Similar spelling words for ARTERIAL BLOOD
- Arteria Facialis,
- Arteria Palatina,
- Arteria Choroidea,
- Arteria Labialis,
- arterial plaque,
- Arteria Iliaca,
- Arteria Basilaris,
- arterialize,
- arterial pressure,
- Blood, Arterial,
- Arteria Rectalis,
- arterialise,
- Arteria Lienalis,
- Arteria Radialis,
- arterial road,
- Arteria Lumbalis,
- Arteria Colica.
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