cardiovascular syste Flashcards
1
Q
Superior vena cava
A
return deoxygenated blood to the heart
2
Q
aorta
A
carries blood from left ventricle to the body
3
Q
pulmonary artery
A
takes deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
4
Q
pulmonary (semilunar) valve
A
prevent backflow of blood
5
Q
Pulmonary veins
A
carries oxygenated blood from lungs to right atrium
6
Q
Left ventricle
A
thicker muscular wall to produce a higher pressure to push oxygenated blood around the body rapidly
7
Q
Septum
A
wall dividing oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
8
Q
Right ventricle
A
thinner muscular wall compared to left ventricle as less pressure is produced on contraction. Prevents flow of blood into left ventricle after it contracts
9
Q
Right atrium
A
contracts and pumps doexygenated blood
