Blood Flow

Front

Veins that empty blood from the lungs into the upper left heart chamber

Back

Pulmonary Veins

Front

Which side of the heart carries poorly oxygenated blood?

Back

Right

Front

The mitral (bicuspid) valve is found in between the _____________.

Back

left atrium and left ventricle

Front

Which valve sits between the lower left chamber and large artery leading to the body?

Back

Aortic

Front

Semilunar valves are found in between the _____________.

Back

pulmonary artery and aorta

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood contains oxygen, while deoxygenated blood contains carbon dioxide.