cardiovascular system-heart: circulatory system Flashcards
1
Q
how many major circuits are there?
A
2
2
Q
what are the 2 major circulatory systems?
A
pulmonary circulation
systemic circulation
3
Q
pulmonary circulation is
A
the circulation between the heart and lungs and back to the heart
4
Q
systemic circulation is the
A
circulation between the heart and body and back to the heart
5
Q
what alternates between pulmonary circuit and systemic circuit?
A
blood
6
Q
1 complete circulation of blood has to go
A
twice
7
Q
why are the walls of the ventricles thicker?
A
they have to pump blood
atria receive blood
