circulatory system and the heart Flashcards
1
Q
what makes the circulatory system?
A
heart, blood, blood vessels
2
Q
what does blood carry around the body?
A
glucose, oxygen and electrical impulses
3
Q
what is the heart made out of?
A
cardiac muscle
4
Q
does the right or the left side carry oxygenated blood?
A
left
5
Q
does the left or the right side carry deoxygenated blood?
A
right
6
Q
what is the importance of valves?
A
to stop blood going the wrong way through the heart
7
Q
what are the types of valves?
A
The mitral valve and tricuspid valve, which control blood flow from the atria to the ventricles
The aortic valve and pulmonary valve, which control blood flow out of the ventricles
