The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What does the left pulmonary vein do?
A
The left pulmonary vein pumps blood into the left side of the heart
2
Q
Where is the papillary muscle?
A
The papillary muscle sits at the base of the tendinous cords
3
Q
Which artery carries blood to the neck and head?
A
The aorta
4
Q
What does the inferior vena cava do?
A
It pumps blood into the right atrium of the heart.
5
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure
6
Q
What valve leads to the pulmonary artery’s?
A
A semilunar valve
7
Q
What valve bridges the gap between the right atrium and ventricle?
A
A tricuspid valve
8
Q
What side of the heart pumps oxygenated blood?
A
The left side
9
Q
What is the function of the pulmonary artery?
A
To carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
10
Q
How long does a single heartbeat last?
A
0.8 seconds
