Systematic and Pulmonary Circulation Flashcards
1
Q
Flow of blood between the heart and lungs only
A
Pulmonary Circulation
2
Q
carry deoxygenated blood out of the right ventricle and into the lungs
A
pulmonary arteries
3
Q
Carry oxygenated blood from the lungs into the left atria
A
pulmonary veins
4
Q
Includes the flow of blood to all parts of the body except the lungs
A
Systemic Circulation
5
Q
- the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively throughout the body
- The contraction and relaxation must occur in exactly the correct sequence
- The rate and regularity is controlled by electrical impulses that stimulate the myocardium
A
The heart beat