Circulatory Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
What is a double circulatory system?
A
It is where the blood passes through the heart twice per circuit around the body.
2
Q
What are the two areas in a double circulatory system?
A
Pulmonary circuit, Systemic circuit.
3
Q
What is the ‘pulmonary circuit’?
A
It is when deoxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to the lungs (to gain oxygen) and the returns to the heart again
4
Q
What is the ‘systemic circuit’?
A
It is when oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart, around the body to deliver oxygen and returns to the heart again
