the cardiovascular system Flashcards

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reminder

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label complex heart and structure of blood vessels

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structure of the cardiovascular system

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  • made up of the heart, blood vessels and blood
  • the pumping action of the heart causes blood circulation around the body
  • the heart is a muscle and therefore requires a blood supply
  • blood is transported to the blood via the coronary arteries which cover the surface of the heart
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3 layers of the heart

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epicardium = outer layer
myocardium = strong middle layer forming most of the hearts wall
endocardium = inner layer

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septum of the heart

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  • solid wall of muscle
  • separates the right side from the left side, and the ventricles from the atriums (bottom from top)
  • as it result it keeps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood separated
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the 4 hearts chambers

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right atrium
right ventricle
left atrium
left ventricle

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