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Prepare for EXSS 256 Exam 2 with comprehensive Cardiovascular System Notes 2026. This study guide covers essential cardiovascular system concepts, including heart anatomy and function, blood vessels, circulation, blood flow, and other key topics relevant to EXSS 256. Designed for efficient exam preparation, revision, and coursework, these organized notes can help you review important cardiovascular system material and strengthen your understanding before Exam 2.

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EXSS 256 EXAM 2 - Cardiovascular System
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Superior Vena Cava, Inferior Vena Cava, Coronary sinus -
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correct answer ✔ ✔
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Where does the right atrium receive blood from?
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4 Pulmonary Veins - correct answer ✔ ✔
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Where does the left atrium receive blood from?
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Mediastinum - correct answer ✔ ✔ Location of the Heart
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Pericardium - correct answer ✔ ✔ ,./ ,./ ,./ ,./


Membrane that surrounds and protects the heart
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- Made up of two parts
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Fibrous pericardium - correct answer ✔ ✔
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Tough, inelastic, irregular connective tissue that prevents ove
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rstretching, provides protection, and anchorage
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, Serous pericardium - correct answer ✔ ✔
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Thinner, more delicate membrane that actually touches the he
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Pericardial fluid - correct answer ✔ ✔
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Between fibrous and serous pericardium , reducing friction
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Visceral layer of the serous pericardium (EPICARDIUM) -
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correct answer ✔ ✔
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Visceral layer of the serous pericardium
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Myocardium - correct answer ✔ ✔ ,./ ,./ ,./ ,./


Cardiac muscle layer that makes up the bulk of the heart
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Endocardium - correct answer ✔ ✔ ,./ ,./ ,./ ,./


Chamber lining and valves ,./ ,./ ,./




Fibrous pericardium, parietal layer of serous pericardium, peric
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ardial cavity, visceral layer of serous pericardium/epicardium,
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myocardium, endocardium - correct answer ✔ ✔
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Fibrous pericardium, parietal layer of serous pericardium, per
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