The Circulatory Sysrem Flashcards
What does the dirty blood exit the heart through
Pulminary artery
Dirty blood enters which tube
Vena cava
What does the clean blood enter the heart through
Pulminary vein
What does the clean blood exit the heart through
The aorta
Where does the clean blood go to
The rest of the body
Where does the dirty blood go
To the lungs to collect air to transport to the heart
What muscle is the heart made up of
Cardiac muscle
Which blood transporter is thin walled
Vein
Which blood transporter is thickly walled
Artery
Which blood transporter connects arteries and veins
Capiliries
What are valves used for
To prevent blood backflow
What is a valve
A valve is something in your heart, your vein or your artery that can stop bloodflow when neccesary
What are the four components of blood
White blood cells, red blood cells, plasma and platelets
What do white blood cells do
They kill infections in your blood stream
What does the red blood cell do
Transports oxygen
