PBS 1.2.5

Front

What is the function of the Right Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Right Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the right lung for oxygenation.

Front

What is the primary function of capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are the blood vessels where gas exchange occurs, allowing oxygen to enter the blood and carbon dioxide to be removed.

Front

What is pulmonary circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart, specifically for the purpose of gas exchange.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation is the movement of oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and back to the heart.

Front

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

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

Which chamber of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body through the aorta.

Front

What are arterioles?

Back

Arterioles are small blood vessels that branch from arteries and lead to capillaries, regulating blood flow and pressure.

Front

What are venules?

Back

Venules are small blood vessels that collect deoxygenated blood from capillaries and transport it to veins.