Heart Questions

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

The heart has 4 chambers: two atria and two ventricles.

Front

What structures carry blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart?

Back

The aorta is the major blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood out of the heart.

Front

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

Back

The Right Atrium receives blood returning from the body.

Front

What body part can you use to estimate the size of your heart?

Back

You can use your fist to estimate the size of your heart.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Front

What are veins?

Back

Veins are blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.

Front

What is the role of the atria in the heart?

Back

The atria receive blood returning to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood towards the heart.