circulation system Flashcards
systolic pressure
maximum contraction of the ventricles (highest blood pressure
osmotic pressure
created by the presence of salts and plasma proteins found in blood
diastole pressure
relaxation of the heart muscle lowest arterial blood pressure)
average blood pressure
120/80
valves
structures in veins to prevent backflow
myocardium
the main part of the heart (mostly composed of muscles)
pericardium
a membrane that surrounds the heart
sphincter valves
This sphincter prevents the acidic contents of the stomach from moving upward into the esophagus
heart beat
lub dub
heart rate
is affected by blood pressure stress oxygen levels
what vessel has highest nutrients
blood vessels
what vessel has highest nutrients in fetus
placenta umbilical
what vessel has the most oxygen
pulmonary artery
what vessel has the most oxygen in fetus
umbilical vein
where does pulmonary circulation occur
left side of heart