heart1 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the order of blood flow through the heart?
A
vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery (lungs), pulmonary vein, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
2
Q
what is the function semilunar valves?
A
exit routes, transporting blood away from the heart
3
Q
pulmonary system?
A
blood flow between the heart and lungs
4
Q
systemic system?
A
blood flow between the heart and the rest of the body
5
Q
where does gaseus exchange take place?
A
capillaries
6
Q
what is the knock on effect of atherosclerosis?
A
build up of plaque, thus increased blood pressure
7
Q
what is optimum blood pressure
A
120 over 80
8
Q
anything over what is considered hypertension?
A
140 over 90
9
Q
best type of training for someone with high BP
A
appropriately intense cardiovascular training
