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1.1.4 Heart and blood vessels Flashcards

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What is the function of the aorta?

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Sends blood to the body

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What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

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Sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs

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What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

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Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs

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What is the function of the superior vena cava?

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Receives deoxygenated blood from the upper body

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What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

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Receives deoxygenated blood from the lower body

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What is the function of the right atrium and ventricle

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Holds and pumps deoxygenated blood

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What is the function of the left atrium and ventricle

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Holds and pumps oxygenated blood

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What is the function of the atrioventricular valve?

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Allows blood from the atrium to the ventricles

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What is the function of the semilunar valve?

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Allows blood to leave the ventricles

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