Anatomy Wk 5: Cardiovascular System

Front

A system of the body that consists of heart, blood vessels and blood.

Back

Circulatory System

Front

A blood vessel that carries blood AWAY from the heart.

Back

Arteries

Front

A blood vessel that carries blood TOWARDS the heart

Back

Veins

Front

A blood vessel that connects arterioles (arteries) and venules (veins).

Back

Capillaries

Front

Chamber of the heart that pumps the "oxygen poor" blood to the lungs.

Back

Right Ventricle

Front

Chamber of the heart that pumps the "oxygen rich" blood to the body.

Back

Left Ventricle

Front

The chamber of the heart that receives the "oxygen rich" blood.

Back

Left Atrium

Front

The chamber of the heart that receives the "oxygen poor" blood.

Back

Right Atrium

Front

A blood cell that contributes to coagulation factors.

Back

Thrombocyte

Front

A device that monitors the heart rate and delivers a strong electrical shock.

Back

Defibrillator