Heart Anatomy

Front

Which side of the heart pumps blood into the lungs?

Back

Right side of the heart pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

What chamber pumps blood to the body?

Back

Left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body.

Front

When blood enters the right atrium, where is it coming from?

Back

Blood enters the right atrium from the body, carrying deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is a valve in the heart?

Back

A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward.

Front

Identify the function of the aortic valve.

Back

The aortic valve opens to allow blood to flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Front

What is the role of the left atrium?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What separates the left and right sides of the heart?

Back

The septum is the wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary valve?

Back

The pulmonary valve controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The heart pumps blood throughout the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, while veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.