heart Flashcards

1
Q

what part of the heart does blood enter through?

A

the atria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How many chambers are there in the heart?(name them)

A

4
left and right atrium
left and right ventricle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What do valves do?

A

Prevent blood from flowing backwards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Where else are valves also used?

A

veins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What causes coronary heart disease?

A

Arteries clogging up with fat, reducing blood flow to the heart.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly