CVS Flashcards
1
Q
What do the left and right heart pumps do?
A
Right = lungs - pulmonary circulation Left = rest of the body - systemic circulation
2
Q
What do arteries and veins carry?
A
Arteries = carry oxygenated blood Veins = carry deoxygenated blood
Except for pulmonary vessels where it is the reverse
3
Q
What are the 4 valves of the heart?
A
- Aortic semilunar valve
- Pulmonary semilunar valve
- Tricuspid valve
- Bicuspid valve
