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Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular System – Heart, Blood Vessels, and Circulation Explained

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Learn the cardiovascular system in Anatomy and Physiology, including heart anatomy, blood vessels, circulation, blood flow, and how the cardiovascular system supports body function and homeostasis.

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Anatomy and Physiology: Cardiovascular System
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1. major function of the cardiovascular system transportation

2. function of the cardiovascular system - delivers oxygen/nutrients to cells and
tissues
- removes carbon dioxide and waste
products from cells and tissues

3. a hollow cone organ which weighs less than a heart
pound and is about the size of your fist;
located in the inferior mediastinum




4. directed towards the left hip and rests on the apex
diaphragm




5. points toward the right shoulder and lies be- base
neath the 2nd rib




6. double-walled sac which encloses the heart pericardium






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7. loose, superficial part of the sac; fibrous pericardium
helps to protect the heart and anchors it to
the diaphragm and sternum




8. deep to the fibrous pericardium; serous pericardium
includes parietal and visceral pericardium




9. outside layer that lines the inner surface of parietal pericardium
the fibrous pericardium




10. next to heart; visceral pericardium
also known as the epicardium;
connective tissue layer




11. a slippery lubricating fluid that fills space be- serous/pericardial fluid
tween layers of pericardium

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