circulatory system Flashcards
1
Q
artery
A
carries blood away from the heart
thick walls, thin lumen for high pressure
2
Q
capillary
A
1 cell thick walls for fast diffusion between blood and cells
3
Q
vein
A
carries blood back to the heart
thin walls and wide lumen
valves to prevent backflow
4
Q
fat build up
A
restricts blood flow
cardio vascular disease
5
Q
stent
A
opens up the artery stopping blockage
6
Q
statins
A
drugs that prevent fatty build up
7
Q
blood supplied to the heart becomes blocked
A
coronary heart disease
