Heart Anatomy Practice

Front

What type of blood enters the Left Ventricle?

Back

Oxygenated

Front

Which valve allows deoxygenated blood to travel from the right atrium to the right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid Valve

Front

What do the chordae tendineae prevent from prolapsing?

Back

The atrioventricular valves

Front

What term refers to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary

Front

Which valves are classified as semi-lunar valves?

Back

The aortic valve and the pulmonary valve

Front

What is the function of the mitral valve?

Back

It allows oxygenated blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Back

It prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the primary function of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary circulation?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

To pump oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.