Cardiovascular and Immune System Review

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

Right atrium

Front

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood out to the body?

Back

Left ventricle

Front

Which blood component is primarily responsible for fighting infections?

Back

White blood cells

Front

What is the correct order of blood flow through the heart starting from the right atrium?

Back

Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta artery, vena cava

Front

What is the primary role of plasma in the blood?

Back

To transport nutrients and waste

Front

What is the function of red blood cells?

Back

To carry oxygen from the lungs to the body and carbon dioxide from the body back to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of platelets in the blood?

Back

To help with blood clotting and prevent bleeding.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.