Test - Circulatory System Flashcards
1
Q
- What causes blood pressure?
A
The force with which the ventricles contract.
Notebook pg. 67. Circulatory System Study Guide
2
Q
- How long does it take for your heart to pump blood through your entire body?
A
About a minute
Notebook pg. 67. Circulatory System Study Guide
3
Q
- What role does your brain play in the circulation of blood in your body?
A
It signals the heart to beat
Notebook pg. 74. BP - Heart and Cardiovascular system
4
Q
- True or False. The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood vessels, and LYMPH.
A
False - blood
Notebook pg 67. Circulatory System Study Guide
5
Q
- Identify structure E. What would happen to a person who had a hole in this structure?
A
Septum - If someone had a hole in it, the deoxygenated and oxygenated blood would mix, meaning that the body would get less oxygen.
Notebook pg. 73. CLF - External Heart
