The Cardiovascular System Flashcards

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Pathway of Blood

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Right atrium -(tricuspid)> right ventricle -(pulmonary)> pulmonary artery > lungs > pulmonary veins > left atrium -(mitral)> left ventricle -(aortic)> aorta > arteries > arterioles > capillaries > venues > veins > venae cavae > right atrium

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Why is the left side of the heart stronger than the right?

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Because the systemic circulation has a much higher resistance and pressure

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Electric conduction of the heart

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SA node > AV node > bundle of His > Purkinje fibers

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