The Heart

Front

What receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs?

Back

Left Atrium

Front

What prevents oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood from mixing in the heart?

Back

Septum

Front

What is the valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary Valve

Front

What is a flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward?

Back

Valve

Front

What valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid Valve

Front

What is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

What is the function of the heart's valves?

Back

To prevent the backflow of blood.

Front

What is the muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

Septum

Front

What chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

Back

Left Ventricle

Front

What chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

Right Atrium