Cardio Overview Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 major parts of the cardio system?
A
Heart
Blood vessels
Blood
2
Q
What is the main function of the cardio system?
A
Transport
3
Q
What valve is in between the pulmonary artery and right ventricle?
A
Pulmonary valve
4
Q
What valve is in between the left atrium and left ventricle?
A
Mitral valve
5
Q
What valve is in between the right atrium and right ventricle?
A
Tricuspid valve
6
Q
What valve is in between aorta and left ventricle?
A
Aortic valve
7
Q
4 valves in the heart ensure that the blood flows in only ___ direction
A
One
8
Q
What 2 veins bring blood to the right atrium?
A
Superior and inferior vena cava
9
Q
What artery carries blood out of right ventricle?
A
Pulmonary artery
10
Q
What vein bring blood into left atrium?
A
Pulmonary vein
11
Q
What artery carries blood out of left ventricle?
A
Aorta
