Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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1
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Describe the overall structure of the heart?

A

A four chambered muscular organ with two types of internal chamber, two atria and two ventricles.

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Describe the overall structure of the human cardiovascular system?

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Closed, double circulatory system

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3
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The middle layer of the heart is known as the

A

Myocardium

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4
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What is the role of the systemic circulation?

A

Transport of oxygenated blood to the tissues of the body

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5
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What is the role of the pulmonary circulation?

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Transport de-oxygenated blood to the lungs

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Which blood vessel type is the only one in which there is exchange of materials between blood within them and tissue fluid?

A

Capillary

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How many valves control the flow of blood into and out of the ventricles of the heart?

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4

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8
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What artery leaves the left ventricle?

A

Aorta

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9
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What is the main role of platelets?

A

Stop bleeding

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10
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What is the main function of white blood cells?

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Defence

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