Front

What does the term 'ventral' refer to in anatomy?

Back

Ventral refers to the front or anterior side of the body.

Front

What type of blood do the pulmonary veins carry, and from where do they transport it?

Back

The pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the name of the bottom part of the heart?

Back

The bottom part of the heart is called the apex.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle in the heart?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

The four main chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum is a wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart chambers and prevent backflow.

Front

What is the difference between the left and right ventricles?

Back

The left ventricle has thicker walls and pumps oxygenated blood to the body, while the right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body and carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.