Cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 functions of the heart?
A
Transportation, Controlling body temperature and protection.
2
Q
What is the pathway of blood starting at the Vena Cava?
Hint- VAVVVA VAVVVA
A
Vena cava- right atrium- tricuspid valve- right ventricle- pulmonary valve- pulmonary artery- LUNGS- pulmonary vein- left atrium- bicuspid valve- left ventricle- aortic valve- aorta
3
Q
What is Stroke Volume?
A
the amount of blood pumped out the left ventricle per beat.
4
Q
what is cardiac output?
A
the amount of blood pumped out the left ventricle per minute
5
Q
What is vascular shunt?
A
the re-distribution of blood during exercise
