Soc 15 The Structure Of The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 chambers of the heart called?
A
Right ventricle
Right atrium
Left ventricle
Left atrium
2
Q
Is the aorta a vein or an artery?
A
An artery
3
Q
Is the vena cava a vein or an artery?
A
A vein
4
Q
What is the muscle at the bottom of the heart called?
A
The septum
5
Q
What are the two parts of the vena cava called?
A
The superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava
6
Q
What are the 3 functions of the cardiovascular system?
A
To control body temperature
Transporting oxygen,carbon dioxide and nutrients
Clotting wounds
7
Q
What is blood pressure?
A
Blood pressure is the measure of the force that your heart uses to pump the blood around your body
