Cardiovascular System Review

Front

What structure takes oxygenated blood out to the body tissues?

Back

Arteries

Front

What is the function of the superior vena cava?

Back

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

Front

Which chamber does oxygenated blood return to after being pumped from the lungs?

Back

Left atrium

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary artery?

Back

It carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the bicuspid (mitral) valve?

Back

It prevents backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

Front

What is the role of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to 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.

Front

What is the role of the aortic valve?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the right atrium?

Back

It receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.