Heart Anatomy

Front

What is the function of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What type of blood vessels carry blood towards the heart?

Back

Veins are the type of blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart.

Front

What is the name of the chamber that receives de-oxygenated blood from the body?

Back

The right atrium is the chamber that receives de-oxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava is a large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the primary function of the right ventricle?

Back

The right ventricle pumps de-oxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

What are pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the right pulmonary artery?

Back

The right pulmonary artery carries de-oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the right lung.