Chapter 6 Cardiorespiratory Flashcards
Thoracic Cavity
Chamber within the chest that contains the heart and lungs
what is cardiovascular system?
A system in the body, also known as the circulatory system that transports blood to tissues of the body
what is cardiorespiratory system?
A system of the body composed of the heart, blood, blood vessels, lungs, and airways
Which side of the heart is the pulmonary side?
Right because it receives blood from the body that is low in oxygen and high and carbon dioxide
which side of the heart is the systemic side?
Left because it has received oxygenated blood from the lungs that is high in oxygen and low and carbon dioxide, which it then pumps out to the rest of the body
Atrium (atria)
Superior chamber of the heart that gathers blood returning to the heart.
ventricle
Inferior chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs and body