Heart & Lung Connection Formative

Front

What type of blood vessel returns blood to the heart?

Back

Vein

Front

Which statement is true regarding arteries and veins?

Back

All arteries except the pulmonary artery carry oxygen-rich blood.

Front

What is the oxygen level in blood that most likely came from the left ventricle?

Back

94.9 mm Hg

Front

What type of blood vessel surrounds alveoli in the lungs?

Back

Capillaries

Front

What is the primary function of arteries?

Back

To carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Front

What is the primary function of veins?

Back

To return deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the role of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood?

Back

Oxygen-rich blood contains high levels of oxygen and is typically found in arteries (except pulmonary arteries), while oxygen-poor blood has low oxygen levels and is found in veins (except pulmonary veins).

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary artery?

Back

It is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary vein?

Back

It is the only vein that carries oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart.