The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What is the circulatory system made up of?
A
The Heart, blood vessels, and blood.
2
Q
What does the Circulatory system do?
A
The Circulatory system carries food and oxygen to every cell in the body. It also carries waste products to where it can be removed.
3
Q
How does the heart pump blood around the body?
A
The heart contracts
4
Q
How does the heart prevent blood from flowing backwards?
A
It has valves
5
Q
What are the four main chambers of the heart?
A
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left atrium, Left Ventricle
6
Q
What are the two names for how the blood first enters the heart?
A
Vena Cava(Right), Pulmonary Vien(Left)
