Heart Anatomy Flashcards
Functions Blood Vessels Heart Wall - Layers of Heart Blood Flow through the Heart Coronary Circulation
1
Q
What is the function of the cardiovascular system?
A
To distribute blood and lymph around the body
2
Q
What is the function of the left ventricle?
A
To deliver blood to the systemic circulation
3
Q
What is the function of the right atrium?
A
Kalex D oxygenated blood from the veins and pumps it to the right ventricle
4
Q
Where does the pulmonary artery carry blood to?
A
The lungs
5
Q
Where does the aorta carry the blood to?
A
To the rest of the body
6
Q
What are the 2 upper chambers of the heart called?
A
The left and right atria
7
Q
What are the 2 lower chambers of the heart called?
A
The left and right ventricles
