Heart + Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the circulatory system?
A
The circulatory system is made up of blood vessels that carry blood away from and towards the heart.
2
Q
What is the job of the left side of the heart?
A
The left side of your heart receives oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and pumps it through your arteries to the rest of your body.
3
Q
What is the job of the right side of the Heart?
A
The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps it to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide.
