cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
how many chambers does the heart have?
A
four
2
Q
the chambers of the heart work side by side as?
A
two pumps
right side pumps oxygen poor blood into the lungs
left side pumps oxygen rich blood into the body
3
Q
The three types of blood vessels?
A
arteries: carry oxygenated blood to the body away from the heart
veins: carry oxygen-poor blood to the heart
capillaries: small blood vessels attached to organs
4
Q
oxygen is carried on the hemoglobin in what type of blood cells?
A
red blood cells
5
Q
what type of blood cells fight infection
A
white blood cells
