Blood Flow Through the Heart Quiz

What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?

• Ventricles

• Atria

• Aorta

• Pulmonary Artery

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

• Venules

• Capillaries

• Arteries

• Veins

What color is used to signify deoxygenated blood in the drawing?

• Yellow

• Green

• Blue

• Red

Which valve is located at the exit of the right atrium?

• Mitral Valve

• Pulmonic Valve

• Tricuspid Valve

• Aortic Valve

Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart?

• Superior Vena Cava

• Pulmonary Veins

• Pulmonary Artery

• Aorta

What is the function of the atria in the heart?

• Receive blood and fully load the ventricle

• Eject blood away from the heart

• Carry oxygenated blood to the lungs

• Prevent backflow of blood

Which side of the heart is responsible for deoxygenated blood going to the lungs?

• Bottom side

• Top side

• Right side

• Left side

How many heart valves are there in total?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

Which blood vessel has blood originating from the head and upper body?

• Aorta

• Superior Vena Cava

• Pulmonary Artery

• Inferior Vena Cava

What is the mnemonic to remember the order of the heart valves?

• MPAT

• PMTA

• ATMP

• TPMA