PBS 1.2.5 Flashcardizz Review (Heart)

Front

What is the bicuspid valve also known as?

Back

Mitral valve.

Front

What is the function of the coronary arteries?

Back

To supply blood to the heart muscle.

Front

Which valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle?

Back

Tricuspid valve.

Front

Where does blood go immediately after leaving the right ventricle?

Back

Pulmonary artery through the pulmonary valve.

Front

What is the primary purpose of heart valves?

Back

To prevent blood from backflowing/going in the wrong direction.

Front

What is the role of the aorta in the circulatory system?

Back

To carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What are the pulmonary veins responsible for?

Back

Carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

Front

What is the difference between the right and left ventricles?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body.

Front

What is the significance of the aortic valve?

Back

It prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What happens during diastole in the heart?

Back

The heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood.