Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation

Front

Oxygenated blood is carried from the lungs to the left atrium by the ____.

Back

pulmonary veins

Front

Deoxygenated blood from the superior portion of the body enters the right atrium through the ____.

Back

superior vena cava

Front

Oxygenated blood in the left atrium must pass through what valve to get to the left ventricle?

Back

bicuspid

Front

This layer of heart tissue consists of cardiac muscle tissue:

Back

myocardium

Front

The innermost lining of the heart is called:

Back

endocardium

Front

What is the primary function of the pulmonary circulation?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and return oxygenated blood to the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the systemic circulation?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and return deoxygenated blood to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the function of the vena cava?

Back

The vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the significance of the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.