Module 1 Flashcards
What are the three functions of a cardiovascular system/blood?
1) Transport, 2) Homeostasis and 3) Protection
How does cardiovascular system a transport system?
Oxygen and nutrients to cells transport wastes including carbon dioxide and transports hormones (endocrine)
How does the cardiovascular system maintain homeostasis?
the change in body temperature causes the redistribution of blood, change pH levels in the blood and interstitial fluid (blood can exchange ions) and lastly control blood volume and pressure.
How does the cardiovascular system protect the body?
the cardiovascular system has white blood cells to fight infections with an immune response
What are the three major structures of the cardiovascular system?
1) Blood, 2) Heart, 3) Blood vessels
what is blood?
Blood is a fluid connective tissue that is transported through the cardiovascular system.
What is the heart?
it is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout blood vessels to different parts of the body
What are the different types of blood vessels?
Arteries: carry blood away from the heart
Capillaries: exchange of gases, nutrients and waste products between blood and tissue (in the middle)
Vein: pumps blood towards the heart
What does the right atrium recieve?
The right artrium recieves deoxygenated blood
What does the left atrium recieve?
The left atrium recieves oxygenated blood
What is the mediastium?
The mediastium is where the heart is found - in the mediastium of the thorax - which is posterior to the lower half of the sternum offset to the left
What is the pericardium?
The pericardium is the protective fibrous sack which surrounds the heart
What are the functions of the pericardium?
The functions of the pericardium include maintaining the heart position and prevent the heart from overfilling
What are the 4 layers of the pericardium?
1) outer fibrous pericardium (loose connective tissue)
2) inner serous pericardium (fluid producing)
3) Parietal layer of serous pericardium (outer layer)
4) visceral layer of serous pericardium (the pericardial cavity is between the 2 serous layers) –> fluid –> good for lubrication
Base?
Flat floor (Aorta)