Cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
What is heart rate?
A
The number of times the heart beats per minute.
2
Q
What is the average heart rate?
A
72bpm
3
Q
What is stroke volume?
A
The volume of blood expelled from the left ventricle per beat. (ml)
4
Q
What is the average stroke volume?
A
70ml
5
Q
What is cardiac output?
A
The volume of blood expelled from the left ventricle per minute. (ml/min or L)
6
Q
What is the average cardiac output
A
5Q
7
Q
What are the two systems?
A
Systemic and Pulmonary
8
Q
What is the systemic system
A
It pumps oxygenated blood around the body (oxygen is used) and back again.
9
Q
What is the pulmonary system?
A
It pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs (becomes saturated with oxygen) and back again.
