Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
Which side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
A
The right
2
Q
What side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?
A
The left
3
Q
What is the effect of exercise on the heart rate?
A
The muscles produce more carbon dioxide in aerobic respiration
More blood is supplied so that the muscles can get more oxygen. To make this happen the heart has to pump faster to get the blood flowing quicker.
