Cardiovascular anatomy flashcard- A&P

Front

What is the function of the atria in the heart?

Back

Thinner walled upper chamber

Front

The Aortic Semilunar valve is located between the _______ and the aorta.

Back

Left ventricle

Front

Which of the following is true about the semilunar valves? They are located between the atria and ventricles, They are located between ventricles and pulmonary arteries/aorta., They are responsible for the heartbeat, They oxygenate the blood.

Back

They are located between ventricles and pulmonary arteries/aorta.

Front

What is the primary function of the semilunar valves?

Back

To prevent backflow into the ventricles

Front

This structure is a sac-like and surrounds the heart producing a fluid to reduce friction.

Back

pericardium

Front

Which type of blood vessel has thick walls and carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

Arterioles are smaller vessels that carry oxygenated blood toward the ______.

Back

Capillaries

Front

The primary function of capillaries is to allow for ______.

Back

Gas and nutrient exchange

Front

Veins are responsible for carrying blood back to the heart. What is the nature of this blood?

Back

Deoxygenated

Front

In systemic circulation, takes blood to: the heart, the body, the lungs, the head

Back

the body