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Blood Vessels

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Cardiology Branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart
Cardiologist Doctor that specializes in heart disease and heart abnormalities
What is the Circulatory System? A system designed for transport of blood through the heart, blood vessels and lungs. Movement of blood helps move digested nutrients, oxygen, waste, and other materials around the body.
What are the parts of the Cardiovascular System? • Heart • Veins • Arteries • Venules • Arterioles • Capillaries • Blood
How many chambers does the heart of birds, mammals, and crocodilians have? 4 Chambers
Where us the heart located? In the thoracic (chest) cavity
What type of anatomical parts make up the heart? Muscle, chambers, and valves
What is directly around the heart? Pericardial sac
Blood flow can start and stop T/F False, blood flow is a never ending process which helps prevent thrombosis, delivers O2 and other nutrients to body tissues, and removes wastes.
What muscle is found in the heart wall? Myocardium
Which vessels are thick walled and muscular? Arteries
What is the largest artery in the body? Aorta
What direction do arteries move blood? AWAY from the heart (under more pressure)
What makes up a bulk of the arterial wall? Smooth muscle
What is it called when the muscles in arteries and veins relax and contract? Relax= vasodilation Contract= vasoconstriction
What type of tissue in arteries provides strength and elasticity so can withstand forces of high blood pressure? Connective tissue
Normal HR for dogs 60-140bpm
Normal HR for cats 140-220bpm
Most major arteries originate from the aorta T/F True
Does the size of arteries get bigger or smaller when they are located further from the heart? Size becomes progressively smaller
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