CV phys Flashcards
1
Q
Which vessels contain the largest volume of blood?
A
Veins
2
Q
What is the systemic circulation?
A
Comprised of the left heart and the systemic arteries, capillaries, and veins.
3
Q
The left ventricle pumps blood out to all the organs except?
A
Lungs.
4
Q
What is pulmonary circulation?
A
The right heart the pulmonary arteries, capillaries, and veins.
5
Q
What is cardiac output?
A
The rate at which blood is pumped out from either ventricle.
6
Q
What is venous return?
A
The rate at which blood is returned to the Atria from the veins.
7
Q
What is a consequence of the two sides of the heart operating in series?
A
The cardiac output of the left ventricle equals the cardiac output of the right ventricle in the steady state.
