Pulmonary to the Systemic

Question 1

Describe the function of the right pump of the heart.

Answer 1

• Moves blood that is semi-depleted of oxygen.
• Carries blood high in CO2 to the lungs via the pulmonary circuit.
• In the lungs blood is re-loaded with oxygen + CO2 is released.
• Oxygenated blood then travels to the left side of the heart.

Question 2

Describe the function of the left pump of the heart.

Answer 2

Re-oxygenated blood is moved via the systemic circuit to the various tissues of the body.

Question 3

What are precapillary sphincter gates?

Answer 3

Gates that control the distribution of blood throughout the capillary network.

Question 4

What is sheat blood flow?

Answer 4

• Refers to blood flow through out a tissue like a sheet.
• This allows for optimal exchange of nutrients + oxygen.

Question 5

What can veins be considered?

Answer 5

Blood reservoirs.

Question 6

Why can veins be considered blood reservoirs?

Answer 6

Blood can sit in venous networks until needed.

Question 7

What are the function of valves within the veins?

Answer 7

• They prevent the backflow of blood.
• Without valves in the lower limb there would be a constant pressure of blood.
• So there would not be a timely supply of blood.