Respirtory System - Test Flashcards
1
Q
What separates the left side and right side of the heart from mixing blood
A
Septum
2
Q
How long does it take for your body to pump blood through the whole body
A
About a minute
3
Q
When the ventricles contract , blood is pumped
A
Out of the heart
4
Q
What role does your brain play in the circulation of blood through your body
A
It signals the heart to beat
5
Q
What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart and pumps blood throughout the body
A
Cardiac muscle tissue
6
Q
The function of the atria is to
A
Receive blood that comes into the heart
7
Q
What would happen if your circulatory system did not deliver oxygen to your body’s cells
A
Your body’s cells will die
