Circulatory System Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The cardiovascular system is also called the blood-vascular system.

True

The cardiovascular system uses only arteries to circulate blood through the body.

False

The heart is encased in a membrane called the __________________.

pericardium

The blood carries toxins and waste products to the liver and kidneys to be _________________.

eliminated Signup and view all the answers

White blood cells are also called white corpuscles or _________________.

leukocytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the fluid part of the blood known as?

plasma Signup and view all the answers

What are elastic, thick-walled blood vessels that carry pure blood?

arteries Signup and view all the answers

The process of blood traveling from the heart throughout the body is known as systematic or what?

general circulation Signup and view all the answers

The radial artery supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and what?

hand Signup and view all the answers

Lymph distributes white blood cells to help develop what?

immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape and nature of the heart?

cone-shaped muscular organ Signup and view all the answers

What is blood?

the sticky, salty fluid that circulates through the body, bringing nourishment and oxygen to all body parts and carrying toxins and waste products to the liver and kidneys to be eliminated Signup and view all the answers

Arteries, veins, and capillaries are types of what?

blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of blood traveling from the heart through the body and back to the heart called?

systemic (general) circulation Signup and view all the answers

What do arteries do?

tubular, elastic, thick-walled branching vessels that carry pure blood throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

What do veins do?

tubular, elastic, thin-walled branching vessels that carry impure blood from the capillaries to the heart Signup and view all the answers

What are capillaries?

small vessels that take nutrients from the arteries to the cells and take waste products from the cells to the veins Signup and view all the answers

All blood for the head, face, and neck returns through what two veins?

Internal jugular and external jugular Signup and view all the answers

What is the Common Carotid Artery?

Artery that supplies blood to the face, head, and neck Signup and view all the answers

What does the internal carotid artery supply?

Artery that supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead Signup and view all the answers

What does the supraorbital artery supply?

Supplies blood to the forehead and eyes Signup and view all the answers

What does the infraorbital artery supply?

Supplies blood to the muscles of the eye region Signup and view all the answers

What does the external carotid artery supply?

Supplies blood to skin and muscles of the head Signup and view all the answers

What does the occipital artery supply?

Branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the scalp and back of the head up to the crown Signup and view all the answers

What does the posterior auricular artery supply?

Branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to the scalp, the area behind and above the ear, and the skin behind the ear Signup and view all the answers

What does the superficial temporal artery supply?

Branch of external carotid; branches into smaller arteries; supplies blood to sides and top of the head Signup and view all the answers

What is the External maxillary artery also known as?

facial artery that supplies blood to lower region of the face, mouth, and nose Signup and view all the answers

What does the ulnar artery supply?

Supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and the smaller arteries in the hand Signup and view all the answers

What does the radial artery supply?

Supplies blood to the thumb side of the arm and hand Signup and view all the answers

What does the popliteal artery supply?

Supplies blood to knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf Signup and view all the answers

What does the anterior tibial artery supply?

Supplies blood to just below the knee; passes down between the tibia and fibula to branch off into smaller arteries into the skin and muscles in the lower leg Signup and view all the answers

What is the saphenous vein?

Transports blood from veins in the foot to the femoral artery Signup and view all the answers

What does the femoral vein do?

Transports blood to the heart and lungs for oxygenation Signup and view all the answers

Lymph nodes filter foreign particles from the what?

Lymph vessels Signup and view all the answers

What are the four components of the cardiovascular system?

Heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cardiovascular System Overview

The cardiovascular system is also known as the blood-vascular system.
It circulates blood through arteries, veins, and capillaries, not just arteries.
The heart is surrounded by a protective membrane called the pericardium.

Blood Composition and Function

Blood carries toxins and waste to the liver and kidneys for elimination.
White blood cells, also known as leukocytes or white corpuscles, play a crucial role in immunity.
Plasma is the fluid component of blood that transports nutrients and waste.

Types of Blood Vessels

Arteries are thick-walled, elastic vessels that carry oxygenated (pure) blood away from the heart.
Veins are thin-walled vessels that return deoxygenated (impure) blood to the heart.
Capillaries are small vessels that facilitate the exchange of nutrients and waste between blood and cells.

Circulatory Processes

Systematic or general circulation refers to blood traveling from the heart to body tissues and back.
All blood from the head, face, and neck returns via the internal and external jugular veins.

Key Arteries and Their Functions

The common carotid artery supplies blood to the face, head, and neck.
The internal carotid artery supplies blood to the brain, eyes, and forehead.
The external carotid artery supplies blood to the skin and muscles of the head.
The ulnar artery supplies blood to the little finger side of the arm and hand, while the radial artery supplies the thumb side.
The popliteal artery supplies blood to the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf.
Anterior tibial artery supplies blood to below the knee and branches into smaller arteries.

Key Veins and Their Functions

The saphenous vein transports blood from the foot to the femoral artery.
The femoral vein carries blood to the heart and lungs for oxygenation.

Lymphatic System

Lymph nodes filter foreign particles from lymph vessels.
Lymph distributes white blood cells essential for the development of immunity.

Cardiovascular System Components

The four main components of the cardiovascular system are the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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Test your knowledge on the circulatory system with these flashcards. These cards cover essential facts about the cardiovascular system, including the components of the heart and blood circulation. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this vital system.