HBS Respiratory and Cardiovascular System

Front

What are the vessels responsible for carrying blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries

Front

What valve is located between the left ventricle and left atrium?

Back

Bicuspid (mitral) valve

Front

What valve prevents backflow from the right ventricle into the right atrium?

Back

Tricuspid valve

Front

What blood vessel carries blood away from the heart to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary artery

Front

What structures make up the Circulatory/Cardiovascular System?

Back

Heart and Blood Vessels

Front

What is the primary function of arteries?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the primary function of veins?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the aortic semilunar valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium.