Cardiovascular System Flashcards
To learn about the Cardiovascular System (5 cards)
1
Q
What are the main organs of the Cardiovascular System?
A
The heart, blood vessels, and blood.
2
Q
How does the heart pump blood?
A
It pumps blood through the body using two circuits called the Pulmonary and the Systemic Circuit.
3
Q
What are Capillaries?
A
Capillaries are blood vessels that connect arteries and veins and transport blood to tissues.
4
Q
What are the two components of blood?
A
Plasma and Blood Cells.
5
Q
How does the body bring the body temperature back up?
A
By shivering.
