Circulatory System Flashcards
What 2 fluids are in the circulatory system
Blood and lymph
what does the circulatory system do?
transports fluid (blood and lymph), distributes gases and molecules, chemical signalling, mediates inflammation and defense response, carries waste product from cells.
what 2 systems are in the circulatory system
cardiovascular and lymphatic
what are the 3 main components of the cardiovascular systems
arterial system, heart and venous system
the heart acts as what…
the pump
arteries carry blood where
away from the heart
veins carry blood where
towards the heart
what are the main 2 types of circulation in the CVS
pulmonary and systemic
name the order of the pulmonary system
right ventricle, pulmonary trunk which splits in to pulmonary arteries (x2), lungs, pulmonary veins(4), left atrium
Name the order of the systemic system
left ventricle, aorta, capillary bed, vena cavae (x2)(superior and inferior)
how many layers does the heart have
3
name the 3 layers of the heart
epicardium, myocardium, endocardium
which layer is the epicardium of the heart
outer layer
what surrounds the epicardium
pericardium
what is the middle layer of the heart called
myocardium
