Heart Anatomy and Physiology

Front

What type of blood is carried by the pulmonary arteries?

Back

Deoxygenated blood.

Front

What type of blood enters the left ventricle?

Back

Oxygenated blood.

Front

Which veins are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood in the body?

Back

Pulmonary veins.

Front

What structure separates the right and left ventricles of the heart?

Back

Interventricular septum.

Front

What substance increases the activity of sympathetic neurons that deliver impulses to the heart?

Back

Nicotine.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the vena cava?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.