Flashcard - Flow of Blood through the Heart

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What is the function of the Left Pulmonary Artery?

Back

The Left Pulmonary Artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the left lung for oxygenation.

Front

What is the role of the Right Atrium in the heart?

Back

The Right Atrium receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae.

Front

Which chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood first?

Back

The Left Atrium receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via the pulmonary veins.

Front

What do pulmonary arteries do?

Back

Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

The Left Atrium holds oxygenated blood coming from the lungs before it is pumped into the Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the role of the Left Ventricle?

Back

The Left Ventricle pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, distributing it to the rest of the body.

Front

What is the purpose of the Mitral Valve?

Back

The Mitral Valve controls blood flow from the Left Atrium to the Left Ventricle, preventing backflow.

Front

What does the Aortic Valve do?

Back

The Aortic Valve opens to allow oxygenated blood to flow from the Left Ventricle into the aorta.

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

What is the difference between oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?

Back

Oxygenated blood is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the body, while deoxygenated blood is low in oxygen and is carried from the body to the heart.