circulatory system

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it into the Left Ventricle.

Front

True or False: Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Back

True

Front

What is the function of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.

Front

Identify this chamber: It receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.

Back

Right Atrium.

Front

Identify this chamber: It pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body.

Back

Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.

Front

What is the difference between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood?

Back

Oxygen-rich blood is bright red and carries oxygen from the lungs to the body, while oxygen-poor blood is darker and carries carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the pulmonary circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood to the left side of the heart.