The Heart

Front

What are the structures that carry blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What prevents blood from flowing back into the right atrium?

Back

Tricuspid valve

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

4

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives blood returning from the body?

Back

Right Atrium

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

Prevent blood from flowing backward.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

Pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the name of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Back

Mitral valve.

Front

What is the function of the aortic valve?

Back

Prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary valve?

Back

Prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.