Heart Dissection Check

Front

What is the function of a valve in the heart?

Back

A valve is a flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backward in the heart.

Front

What do pulmonary veins do?

Back

Pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the right and left lungs to the left atrium.

Front

Which artery is the largest in the human body?

Back

The Aorta is the largest artery because it carries all the blood out into the body and has to withstand the most force.

Front

Where is the tricuspid valve located in the heart?

Back

The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.

Front

How many chambers does a mammal's heart have?

Back

Mammals have four heart chambers.

Front

What is the role of the aorta?

Back

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

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 purpose 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 function of the right atrium?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta to be distributed throughout the body.