Cardiovascular System Flashcards
The Cardiovascular System consists of which 3 major parts?
Heart, blood vessel and blood
What are the 4 main functions of the Cardiovascular System?
Transport of O2 and CO2, transport of nutrients and waste product, disease protection and healing, and thermoregulation
Which side of the heart moves deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
The right side
Which side of the heart moves oxygenated blood to the body?
The left side
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What are the 4 main layers of the heart?
Pericardium, Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
Name the 4 heart chambers and their functions.
Right Atrium (receives systemic blood)
Right Ventricle (pumps blood to lungs)
Left Atrium (receives blood from lungs)
Left Ventricle (pumps blood organ systems)
Name the 4 valves of the heart.
Tricuspid, Bicuspid (Mitral), Pulmonary, Aortic
What are the classes of blood vessels?
Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins
Which blood vessel carries blood away from heart?
Arteries
Which blood vessel returns blood to heart?
Veins
Which blood vessel collects blood from capillaries?
Venules
What is the Conduction System?
Specialized cells and electrical signals that keep your heart beating
What cells control your heart contractions?
Cardiac muscle cells
What is the average beats per minute?
75 bpm