Cardiovascular System

Front

What is the function of the heart?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body.

Front

What are the two types of blood in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Oxygenated blood (high in oxygen) and deoxygenated blood (low in oxygen).

Front

What is the role of the right atrium?

Back

The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body.

Front

What is blood pressure?

Back

Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the arteries.

Front

What is the average blood pressure for a healthy individual?

Back

120/80 mmHg.

Front

What is the role of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.

Front

What is the role of the inferior vena cava?

Back

The inferior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the lower body to the heart.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.