Cardiovascular System

Front

Upper chambers of the heart

Back

Atria are the two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood from the body and lungs.

Front

Lower chambers of the heart

Back

Ventricles are the two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart.

Front

What type of blood travels through the aorta?

Back

Oxygenated blood travels through the aorta from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

The 2nd chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium

Back

Right Ventricle receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs.

Front

The most muscular chamber of the heart

Back

Left Ventricle is the most muscular chamber that pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

Function of the Atria

Back

The Atria collect blood returning to the heart; the right atrium receives deoxygenated blood, while the left atrium receives oxygenated blood.

Front

Function of the Ventricles

Back

The Ventricles pump blood out of the heart; the right ventricle sends blood to the lungs, and the left ventricle sends blood to the body.

Front

What is the role of valves in the heart?

Back

Valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction through the heart.

Front

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

The Septum is a wall of muscle that separates the left and right sides of the heart.

Front

What is the pulmonary trunk?

Back

The Pulmonary trunk carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.