Circulatory System Flashcards
Left Ventricle
Region of the heart that pumps oxygenated blood to the body
Left Atrium
Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
Aorta
The main artery carrying oxygenated blood to all parts of the body
Vena Cava
Carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart
Right ventricle
Region of the heart that pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Right Atrium
Segment of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood
Pulmonary Artery
Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs
Pulmonary Vein
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs
What is the path of blood through the heart from the body
vena cava
right atrium
right ventricle
pulmonary artery
lungs
pulmonary veins
left atrium
left ventricle
aorta
body
Veins vs arteries
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, and veins carry blood towards the heart.
Veins have thinner walls and use valves to keep your blood flowing
Arteries are thicker to handle the pressure of blood
