Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > Circulatory System > Flashcards

Circulatory System Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Describe the main difference between the right and left sides of the heart

A

The right side receives deoxygenated blood and pumps it to the lungs. The left side receives oxygenated blood and pumps it to the body

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Describe two differences between atria and ventricles.

A

The atria have less muscle and receive blood. The ventricles have more muscle and pump blood.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Name the wall that separates the right and left sides of the heat.

A

Septum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is another name for red blood cells?

A

Erythrocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is another name for white blood cells?

A

Leukocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is another name for platelets?

A

Thrombocytes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

These vessels move blood away from the heart.

A

Arteries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

These vessels contain valves.

A

Veins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

These vessels are highly muscular.

A

Arteries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

These vessels are one cell thick.

A

Capillaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

These vessels exchange materials with body cells

A

Capillaries

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Small arteries are called

A

Arterioles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Small Veins are called

A

Venules

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What chamber of the heart is the first to receive oxygenated blood?

A

Left Atrium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Why is it important that blood pressure is low in capillaries?

A

For substances to have enough time to be exchanged with body cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is another long term for something that relates to the lungs

A

Pulmonary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Where are RBCs, WBCs, and Platelets produced?

A

Bone Marrow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What blood type is the Universal Donor?

A

O-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What blood type is the universal recipient

A

AB+

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is the difference between systole and diastole

A

Systole pressure is when ventricles contract and diastole pressure is when the atria contract

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What is the liquid part of the blood cell

A

Plasma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Where is the pacemaker located in the heart?

A

Right Atrium

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is the function of platelets

A

Clot wounds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

RBCS are made of what protein

A

Hemoglobin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is the most abundant type of cell in the blood

A

RBC

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Can AB+ donate to AB -

A

No

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Can AB- donate to AB+?

A

yes

28
Q

What antigens are on RBCs of an AB+ individual?

A

A, B, Rh antigens

29
Q

Name 2 types of blood a person with A+ can receive from.

A

A+, A-, O+, O-

30
Q

Name 2 blood types A+ can donate to

A

A+ and AB+

31
Q

Name 2 blood types B+ can donate to

A

B+ and AB+

32
Q

Name 2 blood type B+ can receive from

A

B+, B-, O+, O-

33
Q

Name a blood type O- can receive from

A

O-

34
Q

Name the valve on the right side of the heart.

A

Tricuspid Valve

35
Q

Name the valve on the left side of the heart.

A

Mitral or Bicuspid Valve

36
Q

Blood moves from the lungs back to the heart through…

A

Pulmonary veins

37
Q

Blood moves from the heart to the lungs through…

A

Pulmonary arteries

38
Q

The largest artery is called

A

Aorta

39
Q

The largest vein is called

A

Vena Cava

40
Q

A pulse is measured in this type of blood vessel

A

Artery

41
Q

The most muscular heart chamber is

A

Left Ventricle

42
Q

This is the largest blood cell (in terms of size).

A

WBC

43
Q

This blood cell increases in number upon infection.

A

WBC

44
Q

A blood clot to the brain is called…

A

Stroke

45
Q

A blood clot to a coronary artery of the heart can lead to a….

A

Heart Attack

46
Q

A normal blood pressure is.

A

120/ 70 (+ or - 10 for each number)

47
Q

What are the arteries that feed cardiac muscle called?

A

Coronary arteries

48
Q

What do we call the proteins on the surface of a cell?

A

Antigens

49
Q

A doctor that specializes in the heart is called…

A

Cardiologist

50
Q

What metal is found in RBCs?

A

Iron (Fe)

51
Q

This disorder is caused by low iron levels.

A

Anemia

52
Q

This genetic disease causes abnormally shaped RBCs.

A

Sickle Cell Anemia 53.

53
Q

The Rh factor is named for this species of monkey.

A

Rhesus monkey

54
Q

What medical device stops the heart?

A

Defibrillator

55
Q

What blood vessels do arteries branch off into?

A

Arterioles

56
Q

What blood vessels do arterioles branch into?

A

Capillaries

57
Q

What blood vessels do venules branch into?

A

Veins

58
Q

Name 3 substances found in blood plasma.

A

Glucose, hormones, amino acids, fatty acids, water, antibodies, enzymes, glycerol, salts, vitamins, minerals

59
Q

The most extensive blood vessel in the human body is…

A

Capillary

60
Q

The only vein to carry oxygenated blood is…

A

Pulmonary Vein

61
Q

The only artery to carry deoxygenated blood is…

A

Pulmonary Artery

62
Q

Veins carry blood _______________ the heart.

A

Toward

63
Q

What is the function of heart valves?

A

Either: Prevent backflow or keep blood moving in the right direction

64
Q

Which chamber of the heart is the first to receive deoxygenated blood?

A

Right atrium

65
Q

What is the function of RBCs?

A

Carry oxygen

66
Q

What is the function of WBCs?

A

Fight pathogens (viruses and bacteria)

Biology (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions