Circulatory System Flashcards
Circulatory system is also known as
The cardiovascular system
Circulatory system (cardiovascular system)
Heart and blood vessels
Blood vessels
Artery, vein and capillary
Artery
Carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Vein
Carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart
Capillary
Smallest blood vessels that allow for oxygen/carbon dioxide and nutrient/waste exchange
Circulatory system is composed of 2 parts
Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation
Pulmonary circulation
Right side of the heart transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Systemic circulation
Left side of the heart transports oxygenated blood to the body
The heart has several layers
Pericardium (parietal & visceral)
Epicardium
Myocardium
Endocardium
Pericardium
2 layered sac surrounding the heart
Parietal pericardium
Outer layer
Visceral pericardium
Inner layer also known as the epicardium
Epicardium
Outer layer of the heart
Myocardium
Muscle of the heart
