Cardiovascular System

Front

What prevents back flow of blood into the left ventricle?

Back

Aortic valve.

Front

What is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid valve.

Front

What is the term for the inability of the heart to meet the needs of the tissues of the body?

Back

Congestive heart failure.

Front

In a blood pressure reading of 90/60, what is the diastolic blood pressure?

Back

60.

Front

Which valves prevent back flow into the ventricle during the filling period?

Back

Semilunar valves.

Front

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

Back

It prevents back flow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

Front

What is atherosclerosis?

Back

A condition characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary valve?

Back

It prevents back flow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.

Front

What does systolic blood pressure measure?

Back

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.

Front

What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

Back

Typically around 120/80 mmHg.