Cardiovascular System Flashcards
How many chambers does the heart have?
Four. left & right Atrium, left & right Ventricle
Which muscular structure separates the heart into left and right
Septum
Which Major Artery exits the left ventricle and provides oxygenated blood to the body
Aorta
Which condition occurs as a result of plaque building up in the arteries
Atherosclerosis
What functions of the cardiovascular system occurs in the veins
Carrying blood towards the heart
Which valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle
Bicuspid
Which term can be used to describe the relaxation phase of the heart
Diastolic
How can the circulatory system promote heat retention/conservation, such as on a cold day
Vasoconstriction
A tiny blood vessel that allows for exchange between the blood and cells in the tissue in the body is called..
Capillary
Are the Atriums located below the ventricles
no False
Arteries carry blood away from the heart
True
What do red blood cells do
Carry oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body and transport carbon dioxide from the cells back to the lungs
By Volume, what is the primary component of blood
Water
Which of the following compounds transport oxygen in the blood
Haemoglobin is the iron containing oxygen binding compound found in red blood cells
Which of the following blood types may be referred to as the universal donor
0-
Which of the following promotes blood clotting
platelets
A low red blood cell count or a reduced amount of haemoglobin is called..
Anaemia
What is Leukaemia
Its a rare form of cancer that effects blood cells. It results in the production of large numbers of white blood cells