Cardiovascular System: Cardiovascular Circulatio ...

Veins that return freshly oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Process in which capillary beds of all body tissues deliver oxygen-rich blood and control blood distribution according to the body's needs.

Arteries that carry blood low in oxygen from the heart to the lungs for gas exchange.

Blood vessels that transport blood with less oxygen back to the heart from the body.

Abbreviation for valves, which are present in arteries and veins to prevent backflow of blood.

The main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body.

Abbreviation for oxygen, which is found in oxygen-rich blood.

Blood vessels that transport oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Microscopic blood vessels where gaseous exchange occurs.

Circuit that carries blood low in oxygen exclusively to the lungs for gas exchange.

The two main veins that return blood to the heart from the body.

Circuit that carries oxygen-rich blood to the body.

Abbreviation for carbon dioxide, which is found in carbon dioxide-rich blood.