the heart Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of the heart
A
pump blood around the body
2
Q
how many chambers does the heart have
A
4
3
Q
what is the heart made of
A
muscular tissue
4
Q
what do valves do
A
prevent the backflow of blood
5
Q
what side does deoxygenated blood enter
A
right side
6
Q
what side does oxygenated blood enter
A
left side
7
Q
describe deoxygenated bloods journey
A
enters through right side through the vena cava, into right atrium, through a valve to right ventricle, through another valve, through the pulmonary arteries to the lungs
8
Q
describe oxygenated bloods journey
A
enters from left side, through pulmonary vein, into left atrium, through valve to left ventricle, through another valve and through aorta
