Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
Q
Chambers of the heart
A
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
2
Q
Where does the left ventricular go to
A
The aorta
3
Q
Coronary circulation
A
How the heart gets blood
4
Q
Intrinsic
A
Does not require nervous stimulation
5
Q
Nodal tissue
A
Sa right atrium
AV base of atrium
6
Q
Purkinje fibers
A
Activated right and left ventricles helps with node pulses
7
Q
Vessels functions
A
Transport blood
Cary out gas exchange
Regulate blood pressure
Direct blood flow
8
Q
Arteries
A
Transport blood away from heart
9
Q
Veins
A
Transport blood to heart
10
Q
Capillaries
A
Microscopic blood vessels
Site of nutrition and gas exchange
11
Q
Capillary exchange
A
Takes place across thin capillary walls
Oxygen and nutrients leave
Cellular waste enters
12
Q
Top number on blood pressure
A
Systolic
13
Q
Functions of heart
A
Keep blood separated Keep blood flowing Creates blood pressure Regulates blood supply Serves as an endocrine gland
