Transport In Animals Heart Flashcards
1
Q
Aorta
A
Main artery that carries oxygenated blood away from the left ventricle
2
Q
Coronary Artery
A
Carries oxygenated blood from the aorta to the muscle of the heart
3
Q
Vena cava
A
Carries deoxygenated blood from the organ to the right atria
4
Q
Pulmonary Artery
A
Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle
5
Q
Pulmonary Vein
A
Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atria
6
Q
Atrium
A
Collects blood that is returning to the heart
7
Q
Ventricle
A
Pumps the blood out of the heart
8
Q
Valves
A
Prevents back flow of blood
