a&p cardiovascular system

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Blood is pumped to the lungs via
the pulmonary arteries
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Contraction of the heart muscle is called;
systole
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The thin fibrous sac surrounding the heart is known as
pericardium
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Heart valves permit blood flow in
one direction, forwards
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The inner lining of the heart is known as;
endocardium
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Systemic blood returns to the heart by which route;
to the right atrium via the vena cava
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Semi lunar valves are situated between;
ventricle and artery
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The main haemodynamic pump of the body is
the septum and the left ventricle
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The muscle layer of the heart is known as;
myocardium
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Relaxation of the heart muscle is called
diastole
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Contraction of the heart muscle is called;

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systole

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The thin fibrous sac surrounding the heart is known as

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Card 4

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Heart valves permit blood flow in

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Card 5

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The inner lining of the heart is known as;

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