Bradshaw_beverly Test - Circulatory system Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the function of the lymph nodes?
A
To trap disease causing bacteria
NB WKST - Blood and Lymph
2
Q
- Through which type of circulation does blood flow to from your heart to your lungs and back?
A
Pulmonary
NB BP - Circulatory System
3
Q
- Which component of blood carries oxygen to the body cells?
A
Hemoglobin
BP - Circulatory System
4
Q
- When blood flows into the left atrium from the body, it contains
A
A lot of oxygen and a little carbon dioxide
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
5
Q
- Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called
A
Arteries
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
6
Q
- What role does your brain play in the circulation of blood through your body?
A
It signals the heart to beat
WKST - Body transport system
7
Q
- The LEFT VENTRICLE pumps blood to the lungs
A
False, Right ventricle
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
8
Q
- Blood flows from the heart to the body through VEINS
A
False, arteries
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
9
Q
- Fluid from the blood that enters lymphatic vessels is known as_______________
A
Lymph
WKST - Blood and Lymph
10
Q
- The circulatory system carries the needed materials oxygen and ___________ to the body cells
A
Glucose, nutrients
WKST - Body transport system
11
Q
- What is the area of the heart that is right next to the left pulmonary veins then down. When blood enters it, is the oxygen level high or low?
A
High
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
12
Q
- Is the right atrium deoxygenated or oxygenated?
A
Deoxygenated
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
13
Q
- Is the right ventricle deoxygenated or oxygenated
A
Deoxygenated
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
14
Q
- Is the left pulmonary trunk deoxygenated or oxygenated
A
Deoxygenated
CLF - Pathways of the Blood
15
Q
- Is the pulmonary artery deoxygenated or oxygenated
A
Deoxygenated
CLF - Pathways of the Blood