Human Heart Valves

Front

What is the primary function of the Aortic Valve?

Back

To prevent blood from flowing back into the left ventricle from the aorta.

Front

What is the primary role of the Superior Vena Cava in the circulatory system?

Back

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

Front

The Tricuspid Valve is located between which two chambers of the heart?

Back

Right atrium and right ventricle.

Front

Which heart chamber pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

Back

Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the Mitral Valve?

Back

It allows blood to flow from the lungs into the left atrium and prevents backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

Front

What are the four main valves of the heart?

Back

Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Valve, Mitral Valve, Tricuspid Valve.

Front

What is the role of the Pulmonary Valve?

Back

To prevent blood from flowing back into the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery.

Front

What type of blood does the Right Atrium receive?

Back

Deoxygenated blood from the body.

Front

What is the function of the Left Atrium?

Back

To receive oxygenated blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the significance of the heart's septum?

Back

It separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.