Heart Structure

Front

What is the main function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What are the two upper chambers of the heart called?

Back

The two upper chambers of the heart are called the atria.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What does the superior vena cava do?

Back

The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Back

The human heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Front

What is the difference between atria and ventricles?

Back

Atria are the upper chambers that receive blood, while ventricles are the lower chambers that pump blood out of the heart.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary veins?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the right pulmonary artery?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

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