Cardiovascular

Question 1

What are the functions of the Cardiovascular System?

Answer 1

Transport (of gases)
Protection (Against toxins/ microorganisms)
Maintenance/Regulation (temp, ph etc)

Question 2

What is the position of the heart?

Answer 2

In the PERICARDIAL CAVITY, w/in the THORACIC CAVITY
MEDIAL to the lung
POSTERIOR to the sternum
DEEP to the mediastinum

Question 3

Layers of the heart

Answer 3

Epicardium: Visceral pericardium
Myocardium: Thick middle layer: Cardiac muscle
Endocardium: endothelium and areolar ct.