Cardiovascular System Vocab Flashcardzipoo

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What is a clot?

Back

A mass of coagulated blood that can block blood flow.

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What is the function of coronary arteries?

Back

Supply blood directly to the heart muscle.

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Which part of the heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?

Back

Heart.

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What does systemic circulation do?

Back

Carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body and returns oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is a pulse?

Back

The rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is propelled through them.

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What is the role of the atrium in the heart?

Back

The atrium receives blood returning to the heart.

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What is the difference between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood?

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Oxygen-rich blood carries oxygen from the lungs to the body, while oxygen-poor blood returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs.

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What is the function of veins?

Back

Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

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What is the role of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

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What is blood pressure?

Back

The force of blood against the walls of the arteries.