Pathway of Blood through Heart

Front

What is the largest artery in the human body?

Back

Aorta

Front

Which side of the heart receives unoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

Right side

Front

What is the function of the Superior Vena Cava?

Back

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

Front

What part of the heart delivers oxygenated blood to the body?

Back

Aorta

Front

Which is larger, the atria or the ventricles?

Back

Ventricles are larger than atria.

Front

What is the role of the right pulmonary artery?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

It receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

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

Front

What is the pathway of blood from the body to the heart?

Back

Unoxygenated blood returns to the heart via the superior and inferior vena cava into the right atrium.

Front

What happens to blood in the lungs?

Back

It gets oxygenated and releases carbon dioxide.