PARTS OF THE HEART

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body (including the head, neck, arms, and upper torso) back to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What does the inferior vena cava do?

Back

Carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body back to the right atrium.

Front

What is the primary function of the bicuspid valve?

Back

Regulates the flow of oxygenated blood between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Front

True or False: The primary function of the bicuspid valve is to regulate the flow of deoxygenated blood between the left atrium and the left ventricle.

Back

FALSE

Front

True or False: The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the role of the aorta?

Back

Responsible for carrying oxygenated blood to other arteries.

Front

What is the function of the right atrium?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

Regulates the flow of deoxygenated blood from the right atrium to the right ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary veins?

Back

Carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.