Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System

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Biology

12th Grade

Hard

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Leauviah Averilla

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the heart in the cardiovascular system?

Back

The heart propels blood through the system.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What surrounds the heart and provides protection?

Back

The pericardium, a fibrous sac lined by serous mesothelium.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are arteries and their role in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Arteries are vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the tissues.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Capillaries are the sites of exchange of O2, CO2, nutrients, and waste products between blood and tissues.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the microvasculature?

Back

A complex network of thin, anastomosing tubules formed by capillaries in almost every organ.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do veins function in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Veins carry blood back to the heart from the body.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two major divisions of the circulatory system?

Back

Pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.

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