Cardio Final Test

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What is the function of the aortic valve?

Back

The aortic valve prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle after it has been pumped out into the aorta.

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What type of blood does the left atrium receive?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve is a heart valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle, preventing backflow of blood into the atrium.

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What are antibodies?

Back

Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens, such as bacteria or incompatible blood types.

Front

What are pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins are blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, supplying the body with oxygen-rich blood.

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What is the significance of the vena cava?

Back

The vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

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What is the function of the mitral valve?

Back

The mitral valve allows blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle and prevents backflow into the atrium.

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What is the role of phagocytes in the immune system?

Back

Phagocytes are cells that engulf and digest foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.

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What is the purpose of clotting factors?

Back

Clotting factors are proteins in the blood that help control bleeding by forming blood clots.