chapter 10 cardiovascular physiology Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 functions of the circulatory system?
A
- transportation
- regulation
- protection
2
Q
what are the 4 chambers of the heart?
A
- right atrium
- left atrium
- right ventricle
- left ventricle
3
Q
what chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
A
right atrium
4
Q
chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
A
left atrium
5
Q
chamber of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs
A
right ventricle
6
Q
chamber of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body
A
left ventricle
7
Q
what separates the left and right chambers of the heart
A
muscular septum
