The Heart

Front

What structures carry deoxygenated blood to the heart?

Back

Veins

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

To prevent blood from flowing backward.

Front

What does the aorta do?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

How many valves are in the heart?

Back

There are 4 valves in the heart.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries and veins.

Front

What is the role of arteries?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.