the heart functions

Question 1

the function of the aorta

Answer 1

takes blood to all parts of the body, except the lungs

Question 2

the function of the pulmonary vein

Answer 2

brings oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs

Question 3

the function of the left atrium

Answer 3

receiving blood chamber for blood from the lungs. Pushes blood into the left ventricle

Question 4

the function of the atrioventricular valves

Answer 4

prevents the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria

Question 5

the function of the left ventricle

Answer 5

pumps blood into the aorta and out of the body

Question 6

the function of the spetum

Answer 6

separates the left and right sides of the heart

Question 7

the function of the right ventricle

Answer 7

pumps blood to the lungs

Question 8

the function of the semilunar valves

Answer 8

prevent backflow of blood from the arteries to the ventricles

Question 9

the function of the inferior vena cava

Answer 9

brings blood to the heart from the lower body

Question 10

the function of the right atrium

Answer 10

receiving chamber for deoxygenated blood that has been through the capillaries of the body

Question 11

the function of the superior vena cava

Answer 11

brings blood to the heart from the upper body

Question 12

the function of the pulmonary trunk

Answer 12

carry deoxygenated blood to each lung