Heart Anatomy/Blood Flow

Front

The human heart has ___ chambers.

Back

4

Front

True or False: The superior vena cava carries oxygenated blood.

Back

False

Front

Which structure separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

Septum

Front

When blood is brought to the lungs ____.

Back

It releases carbon dioxide and collects oxygen.

Front

True or False: The pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood to the left atrium.

Back

False

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Back

To prevent backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What type of blood do the pulmonary arteries carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.