Heart Anatomy & Blood Flow

Front

What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

Back

It controls blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta.

Front

How many valves does the heart have?

Back

4.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the mitral valve?

Back

It controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

To receive deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.