All vertebrates have what type of circulatory system?
closed circulatory system
How does the circulatory system maintain homeostasis?
Through water and electrolyte
tranport, fluid volume control, and regulation of pH and of body temperature.
Name 4 functions of the circulatory system.
Maintains homeostasis, Carries Hormones, & Transports oxygen
What are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart called?
Arteries
What are blood vessels that carry blood to the heart called?
Veins
What is the sac that surrounds the heart called?
pericardium
What is the muscular portion of the heart called?
myocardium
What is the lining of the myocardium called?
endocardium
What is the name of the upper cavities of the heart? The lower cavities?
Atria & ventricles
What veins carry blood to the left atrium? The right atrium?
Superior vena cava & inferior vena cava,
What arteries carry blood away from the left ventricle? The right ventricle?
aorta &pulmonary
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