Cardiovascular System

Front

What does the right side of the heart do?

Back

Receives blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

Carry blood towards the heart.

Front

How big is the heart?

Back

The size of your fist.

Front

What are the two chambers on the bottom of the heart called?

Back

Ventricles.

Front

What is the name of the chamber that receives blood from the body?

Back

Right Atrium.

Front

What is the name of the chamber that pumps blood to the body?

Back

Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the main function of the heart?

Back

To pump blood throughout the body.

Front

What type of blood do arteries carry?

Back

Oxygenated blood (except for the pulmonary artery).

Front

What type of blood do veins carry?

Back

Deoxygenated blood (except for the pulmonary vein).

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

Aorta.