Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
3 main functions of cardiovascular system
A
1.Transport
2. Regulate body temp
3. Protection( immune system)
2
Q
What are two divisions of circulatory system
A
1.Cardiovascular system
2. Lymphatic system
3
Q
What are 3 subdivisions of cardiovascular system
A
1.Systemic
2. Pulmonary
3. Coronary
4
Q
Explain systemic circulation
A
Blood pumped from heart to body cells
5
Q
Explain pulmonary circulation
A
Deoxygenated blood pumped from heart to lungs( where’s its oxigenated) then goes back to heart
6
Q
Explain coronary circulation
A
Arteries carry oxygenated blood to cells of heart to feed them
7
Q
What are the two things involved in the lymphatic system
A
- Organs
- Vessels
8
Q
What do vessels do
A
collect tissue fluid from cells and transport to cardiovascular system
