Heart and Circulatory System

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

Left atrium, Right atrium, Left ventricle, Right ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

Blood travelling to and from the body.

Front

What is pulmonary circulation?

Back

Blood travelling to and from the lungs.

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

To carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

To carry blood back to the heart.