CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart?

Back

Veins

Front

What is the pericardium?

Back

A sac that sits around the heart for protection.

Front

What are the two superior chambers of the heart called?

Back

Atria

Front

What is the outer layer of the heart called?

Back

Epicardium

Front

What is the function of arteries in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To transport oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

To return deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

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

Back

To pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood into the aorta for distribution to the body.