The heart Flashcards
1
Q
Which side of the heart deals with deoxygenated blood
A
Right
2
Q
Where dose blood enter the heart from the lungs
A
Aorta
3
Q
Which ventricle has a thicker side and why?
A
Left as it need to pump blood to whole body
4
Q
Define the septum (of a heart)
A
A muscle separating each side of the heart
5
Q
Which side of the heart deals with oxygenated blood
A
Left
6
Q
Where does the blood enter from the body
A
Vena cava
7
Q
What colour is deoxygenated blood usually shown as
A
Blue
8
Q
Where does the right side of the heart pump blood to
A
The lungs
9
Q
What is the role of the pulmonary artery
A
Carry’s deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs
10
Q
Which blood vessel has the thickest wall
A
Artery
