HBS Cardiovascular System

Front

What valve prevents backflow from the right ventricle into the right atrium?

Back

Tricuspid valve prevents backflow from the right ventricle into the right atrium.

Front

What valve is located between the left ventricle and left atrium?

Back

Bicuspid (mitral) valve is located between the left ventricle and left atrium.

Front

What vessels are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart?

Back

Arteries are responsible for carrying blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the lungs?

Back

Pulmonary artery carries blood away from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

The heart circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of the aortic semilunar valve?

Back

The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the aorta into the left ventricle.

Front

What is the function of veins in the cardiovascular system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the significance of the pulmonary veins?

Back

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Front

What is the difference between arteries and veins?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of capillaries in the circulatory system?

Back

Capillaries facilitate the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste between blood and tissues.