Blood Flashcards
1
Q
Systole
A
The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries.
2
Q
Distole
A
The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and lets the chambers fill with blood.
3
Q
Blood pressure
A
Pressure of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels, especially the arteries.
4
Q
The the three main types of blood vessel
A
Arteries
Veins
Capillaries
5
Q
Artery
A
An artery is a blood vessel taking blood away from the heart.
6
Q
Veins
A
A cein is a vessel carrying blood to the heart.
7
Q
Capillaries
A
Capillaries are microscopic vessels that link arteries with veins.
