The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four chambers of the heart?
A
The Atria which are the Upper chambers. Contains Right atrium and Left atrium.
The Ventricles which are the Lower chambers. Contains Right and left ventricles.
2
Q
Name the four valves of the heart.
A
The four valves are:
- Tricuspid valve
- Mitral valve
- Pulmonary valve
- Aortic valve
3
Q
What are the names of the two circulatory pathways of the heart
A
The pulmonary which is on the right and the systemic pathway
4
Q
What does the right side of the heart do?
A
The right side of the heart pumps to the pulmonary circulation - pumping low oxygenated blood to the lungs to be oxygenated.
5
Q
What does the left side of the heart do?
A
The left side pumps to the systemic circulation - pumping the freshly oxygenated blood to the remainder of the body where it delivers oxygen and nutrients
