Circulatory System v2 no pacemaker stuff

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What is a valve in the circulatory system?

Back

A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward.

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What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

It receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the septum?

Back

A wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.

Front

What is the main function of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry blood AWAY from the heart.

Front

What is the aorta?

Back

The largest artery in the body that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart.

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

Back

Oxygen-rich blood, except for the pulmonary arteries.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry blood BACK to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

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Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen, while deoxygenated blood has less oxygen and more carbon dioxide.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs.

Front

What is the pulmonary circulation?

Back

The part of the circulatory system that carries blood between the heart and lungs.