The heart Flashcards
1
Q
Right Atrium
A
Receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cava
2
Q
Right ventricle
A
Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery
3
Q
Left Atrium
A
Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary vein
4
Q
Left ventricle
A
Pumps oxygenated blood through the body via the aorta
5
Q
Differences between left and right Ventricle
A
Left ventricle has thicker walls because it needs to generate high blood pressure to pump blood around the whole body
6
Q
Valves
A
Prevent the backflow of blood
7
Q
Exercise increases heart rate
A
1) Muscles need more energy so respire more
