interaction of the cardiovascular system and respiratory systems Flashcards
where is the heart located
mediastinum
what is the mediastinum
area between the two lungs – marginally on the left side
what does the mediastinum allow for the right lung
more space because it is larger than the left lung
the right lung has how many lobes
3
what are the 3 lobes of the right lung
superior inferior and middle
how many lobes does the left lung have
2
what is each lobe divided into
bronchopulmonary segments
what are the 2 lobes of the left lung
superior and inferior lobes
what does each bronchopulmonary segments receive
air from its own bronchus and receives blood from its own artery
what is each lung contained within
pleura
what is the pleura
tough protective double membrane that contains pleural fluid
what cavity are the lungs located in
thoracic cavity
what important role does the heart play in the respiratory system although it is not a part of the respiratory system
transporting oxygen and CO2 throughout the body
what does the heart do in the respiratory system
heart’s pulmonary system sends blood low in oxygen and high in CO2 to lungs where oxygen is picked up and dropped off
how does the heart send blood low in oxygen and high in co2 to the lungs
capillaries of circulatory system interact with the alveoli of the lungs
