Cardiovascular system Flashcards

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1
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What is the closed circuit that the blood vessels form?

A

Arteries -> Capillaries -> Veins -> Heart. Repeat.

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2
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What do valves in the veins do?

A

Make the blood uni-directional.

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3
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Name all the blood vessels.

A

Veins, capillaries and arteries

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4
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What are veins?

A

Veins are blood vessels attached to the atria that bring blood to the heart.

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5
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What are arteries attached to?

A

Ventricules

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6
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Which structures are rich in oxygenated blood?

A

Aorta, Pulmonary vein, Left ventricle, Left atrium and Carotid artery

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7
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Which structures are rich in Carbon dioxide exposed blood?

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Superior vena cava, Inferior vena cava, Pulmonary artery, Right ventricle, Right atrium, Jugular vein.

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8
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Pulmonary circulation vs. Systemic circulation

A

Pulmonary Systemic
Length: Short Long
Blood pumped to: Lungs Heart
Side of heart: Right Left
Leaving heart; rich in: Co2. O2
Entering hear; rich in: O2 Co2

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9
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Name all the components on the diagram

A

get fucked

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10
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Where does blood become rich in oxygen again?

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Carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange in the aveoli, making blood oxygen-rich again.

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