Exam 2 - Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Arteries

Answer 1

Carry blood away from the heart

Question 2

Veins

Answer 2

Carry blood toward the heart

Question 3

Heart

Answer 3

Cone-shaped, hallow muscular structure

Question 4

Cardiology

Answer 4

The study of the heart and the system of vessels which distribute blood to tissue for exchange of gases

Question 5

Goal of the cardiovascular system

Answer 5

Transport system for nutrients (glucose), hormones (cortisol), gasses (O2, CO2)

Question 6

Cardiac anatomy: The heart wall consists of three layers: a thin, outer serous covering called the ________; a thick muscular layer called _________; a thin, inner endothelial lining called _________

Answer 6

Epicardium; myocardium; endocardium

Question 7

Base of heart

Answer 7

Rounded, cranial end; directed dorsal to cranial-dorsad, attached to the other thoracic structures by large arteries, vein and the pericardial sac
Actually connected to body

Question 8

Apex of heart

Answer 8

Pointy, caudal end; directed ventrad, entirely free within the pericardial sac