Circulatory system

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What is the function of the right atrium?

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

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What is the function of the left atrium?

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The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.

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What is the role of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation through the pulmonary artery.

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What is the role of the left ventricle?

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

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What is the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve is a valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle that prevents backflow of blood.

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What is the bicuspid (mitral) valve?

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The bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve, is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and prevents backflow of blood.

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What are veins?

Back

Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from body cells.

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What are arteries?

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body cells.

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What are capillaries?

Back

Capillaries are small blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste occurs between blood and tissues.

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What is the septum?

Back

The septum is a muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.