the heart Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what is the pulmonary circuit?
A
the part of the circulatory system that involves the right side of the heart, the lungs and the blood vessels that connect them together
2
Q
what is the systemic circuit?
A
the part of the circulatory system that includes the left side of the heart, the rest of the body apart from the lungs and the blood vessels that connect them together
3
Q
where does the blood leave the heart?
A
the body’s main artery - the aorta
