Circulatory System Flashcards
What are the 3 main circuits in the circulatoy system?
pulmonary, systematic, coronary
When “pulmonary” is mentioned, it is likely to involve the _______.
lungs
Can the coronary circuit supply blood to the rest of the body?
No. Strictly supplies blood to the heart.
Which are the 3 main components of the circulatory system?
heart, blood, blood vessels
The arteries carry blood _______, while veins carry blood ______.
away; back
Blood from the right side of the heart is full of oxygenated blood. TRUE or FALSE
False
Name the 4 valves of the heart.
Tricuspid Valve, Pulmonary semilunar valve, Mitral Valve, Aortic Semilunar Valve
Name the 4 chambers of the heart.
Left and Right Ventricle, Left and Right Atrium
Why is the muscles in the left ventricle thicker?
Because it needs to generate enough pressure for the blood to reach the entire body.
What are the 3 layers of the heart wall?
Epicardium, Myocardium, Endocardium
After the blood passes the lungs, where does it pass through before it enters the left atrium?
pulmonary vain
Where is the heart located?
In the mediastinum area, between the lungs
