CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Front

What is the valve located on the right side of the heart?

Back

Tricuspid valve

Front

What is hypertension?

Back

High blood pressure

Front

What carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary artery

Front

What are the tube-like structures that include arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins?

Back

Blood vessels

Front

What is the correct flow of blood from the right atrium?

Back

Right atrium → Right ventricle → Pulmonary artery

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the function of the heart valves?

Back

Heart valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure unidirectional flow.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Capillaries facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.