Cardiovascular system

Front

What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?

Back

The two upper chambers of the heart are called the atria (singular: atrium).

Front

How many chambers does a human heart have?

Back

A human heart has 4 chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Front

What is the primary function of the right ventricle?

Back

The primary function of the right ventricle is to pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the primary function of the left ventricle?

Back

The primary function of the left ventricle is to pump oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What type of blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure that blood flows in one direction through the heart chambers.

Front

What is the name of the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

The valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is called the tricuspid valve.

Front

What is the name of the valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle?

Back

The valve located between the left atrium and left ventricle is called the mitral valve.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.