Blood Circulation

Flashcards about blood circulation.

What is blood circulation?

Blood flowing through the transport (circulatory) system.

Where does the heart pump blood to initially?

To the lungs and back to the heart.

What is the role of blood circulation from the heart?

Carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body and returns it to the heart.

What is the name of the vein through which blood from the body enters the right atrium?

The Vena Cava.

Through what artery is blood pumped out into the lungs from the right ventricle?

The Pulmonary Artery.

Through what vein does blood from the lungs travel back into the left atrium of the heart?

The Pulmonary Vein.

Through what artery is blood pumped out to the whole body from the left ventricle?

The Aorta.

What is meant by the 'double circulation' of the heart?

The blood passes the heart twice during one complete circulation around the body.