Sheep Heart Dissection

Front

What chamber of the heart does the pulmonary artery connect to?

Back

Right ventricle.

Front

Which of the following contains oxygenated blood: right ventricle, pulmonary artery, superior vena cava, or left atrium?

Back

Left atrium.

Front

What is the function of arteries and veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries bring blood away from the heart; veins bring blood towards the heart.

Front

What does 'ventral' refer to in anatomical terms?

Back

Front.

Front

Is the blood carried by the aorta oxygenated or deoxygenated?

Back

Oxygenated.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What type of blood do veins typically carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood, except for pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium in the heart?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the septum in the heart?

Back

It separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To distribute oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.