Soc 15: The Structure Of The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
3 Functions of the CV System
A
transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide and nutrients, clotting of open wounds, regulation of body temperature.
2
Q
How does the heart pump blood?
A
The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps it to your lungs, where it picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. The left side of your heart receives oxygen-rich blood from your lungs and pumps it through your arteries to the rest of your body.
3
Q
Blood Pressure
A
The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
