Test - Circulatory System Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
- What role does your brain play in the circulation of blood through your body?
A
It signals the heart to beat
2
Q
- What type of muscle tissue is found in the heart in the heart and pumps blood throughout the body?
A
Cardiac muscle tissue
3
Q
- What of the following is a synonym for the circulatory system?
A
Cardiovascular System
4
Q
- Place the following events in sequence A) the atria begins to fill with blood; B) The valve between the ventricles and atria close; C) Blood is pushed out if the heart
A
A, B, C
5
Q
- Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs?
A
Right Ventricle
6
Q
- How does Pulmonary circulation differ from systematic circulation?
A
Systematic circulation occurs throughout the body; Pulmonary circulation occurs in the heart and lungs
7
Q
- What type of tissue in the heart pumps blood throughout the body?
A
Muscle Tissue
8
Q
- In which vessels are materials exchanged between the blood and the body cells?
A
Capillaries
9
Q
- Through which type of circulation does blood flow from your heart to your lungs and back?
A
Pulmonary
10
Q
- What is the main difference between your ventricle and your atria?
A
Your atria brings blood into the heart; your ventricles pump it out
