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16 Cards in this Set
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What is the structure of the cardiovascular system |
Blood Blood vessels Heart |
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What are the functions of the CV |
Transportation- nutrients gases and waste Protection Thermoregulation Fluid balance within the body |
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Name the 5 types of blood vessels |
Arteries Arterioles Capillaries Veins Venules |
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Which blood vessels are oxygenated |
Arteries Arterioles |
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Which blood vessels are deoxygenated |
Veins Venules |
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Capillaries are not oxygenated or deoxygenated what are they |
When diffusion happens / transfer carbon dioxide and oxygen |
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What is a lumen |
Refers to the space in between the blood vessels which blood flows through |
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Desribe arteries |
Largest and strongest blood vessels in the body High pressure Very thick |
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Describe arterioles |
Large blood vessels which is an extension of the artery Smaller and less elastic compared to artery Carries blood away from the heart |
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Describe veins |
Carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart Large lumen Thinner vessel walls Has valves - makes sure blood travels in the right direction |
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Describe venules |
Extension of vein Carries deoxygenated blood Carries blood at a low temperature |
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Describe venules |
Extension of vein Carries deoxygenated blood Carries blood at a low temperature |
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Describe capillaries |
One cell thick vessel wall Allows diffusion |
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What is pulmonary circulation |
Blood flows between heart and lungs |
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What is pulmonary circulation |
Blood flows between heart and lungs |
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What is systemic circulation |
Blood flows between left atrium and right atrium and body |
