Lab 11: Phylum Mammalian Flashcards
Atria
the two upper chambers referred to as right atrium and left atrium; they RECEIVE blood (steps 1 and 2)
What are the three functions of the artria?
-receive blood
-RA receives deoxygenated blood from the body
-LA received oxygenated blood from the lungs
Ventricles
the two lower chambers referred to as the right ventricle and left ventricle; pump blood OUT of the heart (steps 3 and 4)
What are the three functions of the ventricles?
-pump blood out of the heart
-RV pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs
-LV pumps oxygenated blood to the body
What do the arteries do?
carry blood away from the heart, most carry oxygenated blood, there is one exception
What do the veins do?
carry blood towards the heart, most carry deoxygenated blood, there is one exception
What do the capillaries do?
thin-walled vessels that connect arteries and veins, diffusion of gases and nutrients occurs across
What is the basic pattern of blood flow?
right side of heart –> lungs –> left side of heart –> cells of body
What is the overall purpose of the respiratory system?
-exchange oxygen in the atmosphere with blood in the lungs
-exchange carbon dioxide in the blood in the lungs with the atmosphere
Do mammals have a specialized gas structure?
Yes; they are large animals
Where is the trachea in relation to the esophagus?
Ventral; in front of it
Why can’t humans digest cellulose?
they lack a much larger cecum that is between small and large intestines
What is the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart?
Superior vena cava
What is the chamber that receives the deoxygenated blood from head and upper limbs (receives deoxygenated blood from body)?
Right atrium
What is the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood directly to the kidney?
Renal artery
What is the blood vessel that carries glucose and amino acids from the small intestine to the liver?
Hepatic portal vein
What is the chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?
Left atrium
What is the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
Pulmonary artery
What is the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood to the head?
Carotid artery