MBLEX
ANATOMY &
PHYSIOLOGY
(BLOOD AND
HEART
SYSTEMS)
How massage affects circulation - answer improves
circulation by mechanically assisting the venous
flow of blood back to the heart
dilates blood vessels
produced enhanced blood flow
, delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to muscles and
other tissues
temporarily decreases blood pressure
decreases heart rate
reduced ischaemia (ischaemia is a reduction in the
flow of blood to body parts, often marked by pain
and tissue dysfunction)
Arteries - answer carry blood away from the heart
veins - answer carry blood to the heart
capillaries - answer connect arteries to veins
How many chambers does the human heart have -
answer 4
What are the two upper chambers of the heart
called - answer atria
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