Cardiovascular System Review

Front

Which valve is between the left ventricle and aorta?

Back

Aortic valve

Front

Both sides of the heart pump blood at the same time. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary valve?

Back

It prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the aortic valve?

Back

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

Front

What does diastole mean?

Back

Relaxation of the heart muscle.

Front

What does systole mean?

Back

Contraction of the heart muscle.

Front

What are the two main circuits of the cardiovascular system?

Back

Pulmonary circuit and systemic circuit.

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the role of the inferior vena cava?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the primary function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.