Circulatory System Part 2(a) [Revised]

Front

What is the function of the Inferior Vena Cava?

Back

The Inferior Vena Cava returns deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Front

What is the Renal Artery responsible for?

Back

The Renal Artery supplies blood directly to the kidneys.

Front

Where is the Femoral Artery located?

Back

The Femoral Artery is located in the proximal part of the leg.

Front

What does the Hepatic Artery do?

Back

The Hepatic Artery delivers blood to the liver and parts of the digestive system.

Front

What is the role of the Superior Vena Cava?

Back

The Superior Vena Cava delivers blood to the superior part of the right side of the heart.

Front

Define deoxygenated blood.

Back

Deoxygenated blood is blood that has a low oxygen content and is returning to the heart to be re-oxygenated.

Front

What is the main 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 Aorta?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the significance of the Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What is the function of the Jugular Vein?

Back

The Jugular Vein returns deoxygenated blood from the head and neck to the heart.