Circulatory System

Question 1

Structure/Function of the Circulatory System?

Answer 1

Systemic: Moves Blood Between the Heart and the Rest of the Body; High Pressure Circuit
Pulmonary: Moves Blood Between the Heart and the Lungs; Low Pressure Circuit

Question 2

Define Veins

Answer 2

Carries Blood Toward the Heart; Carry Deoxygenated Blood

Question 3

Define Artery

Answer 3

Carries Blood Away from the Heart; Blood is Oxygenated

Question 4

Define Pulse

Answer 4

Rhythmatic Beating that Occurs in the Arteries

Ex. Heart Pulse, Blood Pressure

Question 5

Why are Capillaries Important?

Answer 5

• Oxygen and Nutrients pass to the Cells

- Connected to Veins, so Wastes from the Cells can be Transferred to the Blood

Question 6

Systemic Circulation.

Answer 6

• High Blood Circuit
• Pressure is Greater
• Blood Takes From the Heart and Back to the Heart
• Delivers Oxygen/Nutrients to Body Cells
• Picks Up Waste From the Body Cells

Question 7

Define Blood Pressure

Answer 7

Force that Blood Apply on the Inner Walls of Blood Vessels

Question 8

Difference Between Systolic and Diastolic.

Answer 8

Systolic: Ventricles Contract, BP is Greatest Point in Artery
Diastolic: Ventricles Relaxes, BP is Lowest Point in Artery