Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of the cv?
A
Transport oxygen and nutrients
2
Q
Stroke volume
A
The volume of blood that’s pumped by the ventricles with each contraction
3
Q
Blood pressure
A
Force caused by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels
4
Q
Systolic pressure
A
Pressure in the attitudes when ventricles contract. Blood pressure is at its highest
5
Q
Diastolic pressure
A
Blood pressure. In arteries when the ventricles relax. This is when blood pressure is at its lowest
6
Q
Cardiac output =
A
Heart rate x stroke volume
7
Q
What does the cv consist of?
A
Heart
Blood
Blood vessels
