science everything Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is the avg pulse rate of an adult at rest
A
60-100 beats per minutes
2
Q
the —- takes blood to the —-
A
aorta takes blood to the body
3
Q
the p—- a—– takes blood to the
A
the pulmonary artery takes blood to the lungs.
4
Q
which side of the heart contains oxygenated blood
A
left
5
Q
why is the left side of the heart thicker than the right
A
ly. Typically, the left ventricular wall is thicker than the right because it has to pump blood throughout the entire body, whereas the right ventricle only pumps blood to the lungs.
