The heart Flashcards
0
Q
What is the heart made of?
A
Muscle tissue
1
Q
What is transported in the blood in animals?
A
Hormones, water, oxygen, nutrients, waste and carbon dioxide
2
Q
What is the function of the heart?
A
To pump oxygenated blood around the body
3
Q
What are the 4 chambers of the heart?
A
Right atrium and ventricle
Left atrium and ventricle
4
Q
What is the function of the valves?
A
Prevent the backflow of blood
