Cardiovascular Flashcards
1
Q
Do arteries or veins bring blood back to the heart via the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava?
A
Veins bring blood back to the heart
2
Q
What is Stroke Volume?
A
the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle in one cardiac cycle (about 60-70ml
3
Q
What is Cardiac Output?
A
The heart rate times the stroke volume.
4
Q
Systolic (1st number)
A
indicates how much pressure your blood is exerting against your artery walls when the heart beats
5
Q
Diastolic (2nd number)
A
the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats
