Blood Flow

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products.

Front

What are the two main circuits of blood flow in the body?

Back

The two main circuits are pulmonary circulation (between the heart and lungs) and systemic circulation (between the heart and the rest of the body).

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta for distribution to the body.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior venae cavae.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium.