Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Arteries
A
Take blood away from heart
2
Q
Veins
A
Take blood towards heart
3
Q
Capillary Bed
A
Congregated capillary blood supply to an organ
4
Q
Systole
A
Contraction of the heart
5
Q
Diastole
A
Relaxation of the heart
6
Q
Plasma
A
Liquid portion of blood
7
Q
Hemoglobin
A
Compound that gives blood its color
8
Q
Average BP
A
120/80
9
Q
Trace a drop of blood through the heart
A
Body - Vena Cava - Right Atrium - Tricuspid Valve - Right Ventricle - Semilunar Valve - Pulmonary Trunk / Artery - lungs - pulmonary veins - bicuspid valve - left atrium - right ventricle- semilunar valve - aorta - body