The Heart

The Heart

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Biology

9th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the aorta?

Back

The aorta is the largest artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the vena cava?

Back

The vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the mitral valve?

Back

The mitral valve controls blood flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, preventing backflow during ventricular contraction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of the tricuspid valve?

Back

The tricuspid valve regulates blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle, preventing backflow during ventricular contraction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the myocardium?

Back

The myocardium is the muscular layer of the heart responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

The heart has four chambers: the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Back

The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for oxygenation.

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