UNIT TWO: Blood Vessels And The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of Arteries?
A
-Thick muscular wall
-Narrow central channel
-Carries blood under high pressure
-Pulse can be detected
2
Q
What are the features of Veins?
A
-Thin wall
-Wide central channel
-Carries blood under low pressure
-Contains valves
3
Q
What are the features of Capillaries?
A
-Form network in organs and tissues
-Thin walled, only one cell thick
-Large surface area
4
Q
What are the four chambers of the Heart?
A
Right Atrium
Left Atrium
Right Ventricle
Left Ventricle
5
Q
What is blood high in oxygen called?
A
Oxygenated blood
6
Q
What is blood low in oxygen called?
A
De-oxygenated blood
7
Q
What are the main veins in the heart and their sides (Right or Left)
A
Vena Cava - LEFT
Pulmonary Artery - LEFT
Aorta - RIGHT
Pulmonary Vein - RIGHT
