Front

What is the function of the aorta in the sheep heart?

Back

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the left ventricle in the sheep heart?

Back

The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta for distribution to the body.

Front

Identify the chamber labeled 'C' in a sheep heart dissection.

Back

C is the right ventricle.

Front

What is the significance of the interventricular sulcus?

Back

The interventricular sulcus is a groove that separates the left and right ventricles and contains blood vessels.

Front

What type of blood does the right ventricle pump?

Back

The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery.

Front

What is the function of the superior vena cava?

Back

The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium.

Front

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs?

Back

The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary veins.

Front

What is the role of the coronary blood vessels?

Back

Coronary blood vessels supply blood to the heart muscle itself.

Front

Identify the chamber labeled 'E' in a sheep heart dissection.

Back

E is the left ventricle.