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Cardiovascular

Study cards for a Cardiovascular Quiz

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What are the 3 layers of the heart walls? Endocardium, Myocardium, Epicardium
How many chambers are there in the heart? 4; 2 upper, 2 lower
what are the 2 types of Venae Cavae in the heart? Superior and inferior
How many valves are within the heart? 4
Where is the bicuspid/mitral valve located? between the left atrium and left ventricle
Where is the tricuspid valve located? between the right atrium and right ventricle
what is the purpose of the bicuspid/mitral valve? To allow oxygenated blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle
What is the purpose of the tricuspid valve? To allow deoxygenated blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle
How many flaps does the bicuspid/mirtal valve contain? 2
How many flaps does the tricuspid valve contain? 3
What is the purpose of valves? To allow blood to flow in only one direction through the chambers of the heart
When does blood get pushed out of the ventricles? when the heart contracts
What carries blood to the heart? veins
What carries blood away from the heart? arteries
Which side of the heart does deoxygenated blood flow through? right side
Which side of the heart does oxygenated blood flow through? left side
What doctor works on the cardiovascular system? Cardiologist
Where does blood become oxygenated? lungs
What type of blood flows through the aorta? oxygenated
Where does deoxygenated blood enter the heart? through the inferior and superior Venae Cavae
What kind of blood flows through the superior and inferior Venae Cavae? deoxygenated
What divides the heart? septum
What color normally represents oxygen-poor blood? blue
What color normally represent oxygen-rich blood? red
What is the function of the cardiovascular system? Transport oxygen and nutrients, and remove waste
Which side of the body is the heart on/closer too? left
What carries blood from the heart to the lungs? Pulmonary arteries
What carries blood from the lungs to the heart? Pulmonary veins
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