Cardio Flashcard 2

Front

What is the primary function of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry blood back to the heart.

Front

True or False: Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Back

True

Front

Define the term 'capillaries'.

Back

Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

Front

What is the role of the heart in the circulatory system?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Front

What is the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, while pulmonary circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

Define 'blood pressure'.

Back

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, typically measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

Red blood cells transport oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carry carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.

Front

What is the role of valves in veins?

Back

Valves in veins prevent the backflow of blood, ensuring it flows in one direction towards the heart.

Front

True or False: The right side of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Back

False