Circulatory System Flashcards
0
Q
Right heart versus left heart
A
Right heart is pulmonary circulation
left heart is systemic circulation
1
Q
What four things make up the circulatory system?
A
Heart
arteries
veins
capillaries
2
Q
Where is the heart located
A
Mediastinum
3
Q
What 3 layers make up the heart wall?
A
Pericardium -DBL walled layer & pericardial cavity and fluid
myocardium
Endocardium
4
Q
Name the chambers and valves of the heart.
A
Right and left atrium
right and left ventricle
atrial ventricle valves
semi lunar valves
5
Q
Right and left atrium are?
A
Smaller
6
Q
Right and left ventricle are?
A
Larger and thickness based on pressure
7
Q
The atrial ventricular valves include
A
Tricuspid valve
mitral valve
8
Q
The semi lunar valves include
A
Pulmonic valve
aortic valve
