The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Pulmonary Artery
A
Takes DEoxygenated blood TO the lungs from the heart
2
Q
Pulmonary Vein
A
Takes oxygenated blood FROM the lungs to the heart
3
Q
Vena Cava
A
Takes DEoxygenated blood from BODY to the HEART
4
Q
Aorta
A
Takes oxygenated blood from HEART to BODY
5
Q
Coronary Arteries
A
Supply heart muscle with oxygen
6
Q
The Right Atrium
A
Blood from the vena cava enters
7
Q
The Left Atrium
A
Blood coming from the pulmonary vein enters
8
Q
The Atrium
A
Contract to force blood into the ventricles
9
Q
Valves
A
Close to stop blood flowing backwards when the atrium and ventricles contract
10
Q
Ventricles
A
Contract to force blood out of the heart
11
Q
Right Ventricle
A
Forces blood out of heart into pulmonary artery
12
Q
Left Ventricle
A
Forces blood out of heart into aorta
