Introduction to the Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
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The hearts right side
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Receives Oxygen POOR blood from tissues
2
Q
Pulmonary Circuit (lungs)
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Right side pumps blood to lungs to get rid of CO2, pick up O2, via this circuit
3
Q
The hearts left side
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Receives oxygenated blood from lungs
4
Q
Systemic Circuit
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Left side pumps blood to body tissues via this circuit
5
Q
Arteries
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Carry blood away from heart; oxygenated except for pulmonary circulation and umbilical vessels of fetus
6
Q
Capillaries
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Contact tissue cells; directly serve cellular needs
7
Q
Veins
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Carry blood towards heart
8
Q
3 wall layers in arteries and veins
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(Outside to inside)
- Tunica Adventitia- larger
- Tunica Media-smooth layer
- Tunica Intima- very thin
9
Q
Capillaries
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Where gas exchange occurs from arteries and veins