Circulatory System Flashcard

Front

Where is the heart located?

Back

Left side of the body

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

Pumping blood to the body

Front

Where does the heart receive oxygenated blood from?

Back

Lungs

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

Four

Front

What is the name of the largest artery leaving the heart?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is oxygenated blood?

Back

Blood with high oxygen

Front

Differences between arteries and veins.

Back

Arteries have thicker walls, veins have thinner walls.

Front

What is blood pressure?

Back

Force of blood on the artery walls

Front

Vasoconstriction

Back

Narrowing of blood vessels

Front

What is optimal blood pressure?

Back

120/80 mmHg