PBS Unit 1.2 Review

Front

What is the function of the tricuspid valve in the heart?

Back

The tricuspid valve prevents blood from flowing back from the right ventricle into the right atrium.

Front

What type of circulation is responsible for moving blood to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary circulation moves blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen.

Front

What type of blood does the pulmonary vein carry?

Back

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood.

Front

What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What type of tissue is made up of neurons?

Back

Nervous tissue is composed of specialized cells called neurons.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary valve?

Back

The pulmonary valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.

Front

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the heart, while deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body back to the heart.

Front

What are veins responsible for in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of the aortic valve?

Back

The aortic valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

Systemic circulation is the pathway in which oxygenated blood is distributed from the heart to the rest of the body.