The Heart Flashcards
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Q
What does the left hand side of the heart do?
A
It pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta and around our body
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2
Q
What does the right hand side of the heart do?
A
It pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery to the lungs
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3
Q
What are coronary arteries?
A
These are the arteries on the outside of the heart which supply the heart tissue with blood
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4
Q
What can happen if a coronary artery becomes blocked?
A
It can lead to a heart attack
this happens in a coronary artery it can lead to a heart attack
