Circulatory System Parts 1-3

Front

What does the pulmonary vein do?

Back

Carries oxygenated blood to the left atrium.

Front

What carries blood from the left ventricle to the body?

Back

Aorta.

Front

Through which vessels does blood enter the right atrium?

Back

Superior and Inferior Vena Cava.

Front

What type of blood flow cycles from the right ventricle to the lungs and back to the left atrium?

Back

Pulmonary circulation.

Front

What are the first branches of the aorta that feed the heart with freshly oxygenated blood?

Back

Coronary Arteries.

Front

What is the main function of the aorta?

Back

To distribute oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.

Front

What is the role of the superior and inferior vena cava?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary arteries?

Back

To carry deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Front

What is systemic circulation?

Back

The flow of oxygenated blood from the left side of the heart to the body and back to the right side.

Front

What is the role of valves in the heart?

Back

To prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction.