Cardiovascular system Flashcards
What is the closed circuit that the blood vessels form?
Arteries -> Capillaries -> Veins -> Heart. Repeat.
What do valves in the veins do?
Make the blood uni-directional.
Name all the blood vessels.
Veins, capillaries and arteries
What are veins?
Veins are blood vessels attached to the atria that bring blood to the heart.
What are arteries attached to?
Ventricules
Which structures are rich in oxygenated blood?
Aorta, Pulmonary vein, Left ventricle, Left atrium and Carotid artery
Which structures are rich in Carbon dioxide exposed blood?
Superior vena cava, Inferior vena cava, Pulmonary artery, Right ventricle, Right atrium, Jugular vein.
Pulmonary circulation vs. Systemic circulation
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
Name all the components on the diagram
get fucked
Where does blood become rich in oxygen again?
Carbon dioxide and oxygen exchange in the aveoli, making blood oxygen-rich again.