Structures of the Heart

Front

What are the valves of the heart responsible for?

Back

Valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction through the heart.

Front

What is the function of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum is a wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary vein?

Back

The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.

Front

What does the vena cava do?

Back

The vena cava brings deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Front

What are the main types of blood vessels associated with the heart?

Back

The main types are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What is the difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation moves blood between the heart and lungs, while systemic circulation moves blood between the heart and the rest of the body.

Front

What is the aorta's function?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the vena cava.

Front

What is the significance of the heart's electrical conduction system?

Back

It controls the heartbeat and coordinates the contraction of the heart muscles.