Cardiovascular Flashcards
What are the functions of cardiovascular system
Circulate blood through the body
Transport gases
Transport nutrients
Water/salt balance
What are the main blood vessels
Arteries, veins and capillaries
What is the function of the heart
Pump blood around body
Maintain blood pressure
Maintain Body temperature
Respond to body needs (exercise)
Help maintain kidney function
What nerve increases heart rate
Sympathetic nerve
What nerve decreases heart rate
Parasympathetic nerve
What do arteries help maintain
Blood pressure
What do veins help reduce
Blood pressure
What do capillaries do
Gaseous exchange to lungs and tissues
Rid of waste products
Helps body fight infection
What is myocardia infraction
Heart attack
Damages myocardia wall
Muscle damage
What is angina pectoris
Blood vessels narrow therefore not enough blood supply
What is atherosclerosis
Thickening or hardening of the arteries
Caused by build up of fat, cholesterol
What is deep vein thrombosis
A blood clot that develops within a deep vein in the body, usually in legs
In what form is carbon dioxide carried from body tissues
Bicarbonate ions
Where are ventricles found
The heart
