parts of the cardiovascular system Flashcards
1
Q
what does the cardiovascular system include
A
closed system of blood pumped around the body by heart
2
Q
how is blood pumped around the body by the heart
A
through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries
3
Q
what is the heart made up of
A
cardiac muscle
4
Q
how many chambers is the heart split into
A
4
5
Q
what are the upper chambers of the heart called
A
atria
6
Q
what are the lower chambers of the heart called
A
ventricles
7
Q
what are the atria and ventricles attached to
A
veins and arteries that are connected to different parts of the body
8
Q
what controls the flow of blood into and out of the chambers of the heart
A
one-way valves
