Heart Anatomy - Applied

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The main function of the heart is to pump blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing carbon dioxide and waste products.

Front

What are the four main chambers of the heart?

Back

The four main chambers of the heart are the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of heart valves?

Back

Heart valves ensure unidirectional blood flow through the heart and prevent backflow.

Front

What are the two main types of blood vessels?

Back

The two main types of blood vessels are arteries (which carry blood away from the heart) and veins (which carry blood to the heart).

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

The largest artery in the body is the aorta.

Front

What do veins do?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Back

The aortic valve controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.