Cardiovascular System

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the function of the Right Atrium?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it into the Right Ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the Right Ventricle?

Back

The Right Ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

Front

How many chambers does the heart have?

Back

The heart has 4 chambers: Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, and Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the septum?

Back

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

Front

What type of blood does the Right Side of the heart pump?

Back

The Right Side of the heart pumps deoxygenated (oxygen-poor) blood.

Front

What type of blood does the Left Side of the heart pump?

Back

The Left Side of the heart pumps oxygenated (oxygen-rich) blood.

Front

What are valves in the heart?

Back

Valves are structures that prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.

Front

What is the role of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

The pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the Right Ventricle to the lungs.