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

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2
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Pulmonary Circuit (lungs)

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Right side pumps blood to lungs to get rid of CO2, pick up O2, via this circuit

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3
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The hearts left side

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Receives oxygenated blood from lungs

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4
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Systemic Circuit

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Left side pumps blood to body tissues via this circuit

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5
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Arteries

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Carry blood away from heart; oxygenated except for pulmonary circulation and umbilical vessels of fetus

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6
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Capillaries

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Contact tissue cells; directly serve cellular needs

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7
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Veins

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Carry blood towards heart

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8
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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
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9
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Capillaries

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Where gas exchange occurs from arteries and veins

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