The heart Flashcards
what side of the heart carries deoxygenated blood?
the right side.
what side of the heart carries oxygenated blood?
the left side.
which brings blood back into the heart, veins or arteries?
veins
what takes blood out of the heart, veins or arteries?
arteries
what is the purpose of valves in the heart?
- to stop blood flowing back through the heart (backflow)
- makes blood flow in the right direction
which ventricle should be thicker, left or right? and why?
left ventricle wall should be thicker - as it pushes more blood around the body.
where does the left side of the heart take blood to?
the whole body.
what is the role of the aorta?
to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.
where does the right side of the heart take blood to?
the lungs.
what is the role of the pulmonary vein?
beings oxygenated blood from the lungs into the heart.
what is the role of the left atrium?
receives oxygenated blood.
what is the role of the left ventricle?
sends blood to the aorta.
what is the role of the right ventricle?
sends blood to the pulmonary artery.
what is the role of the right atrium?
receives deoxygenated blood
what is the role of the vena cava?
brings deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.
what is the role of the pulmonary artery?
carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
where do the two blood circulatory systems in the body go?
- one through the lungs
- one through all organs
