Anatomy & Physiology

Question 1

Atrium:

Answer 1

The atria (top chambers) are thin-walled chambers where blood enters the heart.

Question 2

Ventricle

Answer 2

: The ventricles (bottom chambers) are thick-walled chambers which push blood away from the heart.

Question 3

artery

Answer 3

• A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body.

Question 4

vein

Answer 4

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-poor blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body.

Question 5

capillary

Answer 5

• The smallest type of blood vessel that connects small arteries to small veins.

Question 6

septum

Answer 6

• A wall of tissue that separates the left and right sides of the heart

Question 7

valve

Answer 7

• Flaps that are located within the heart that open and close to control the flow of blood. They ensure blood flows in the correct direction, preventing it from flowing backward.