Understanding Your Heart: The Engine of Your Body

Front

What is the primary job of the cardiovascular system?

Back

To deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in the body and remove waste products.

Front

What are the four chambers of the heart?

Back

Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle.

Front

What is the function of the right atrium?

Back

Receives oxygen-poor blood from the body.

Front

What is the function of the right ventricle?

Back

Pumps the oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the left atrium?

Back

Receives oxygen-rich blood from the lungs.

Front

What is the function of the left ventricle?

Back

Pumps the oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body.

Front

What are the three main types of blood vessels?

Back

Arteries, Veins, Capillaries.

Front

What is the function of arteries?

Back

Carry blood away from the heart.

Front

What is the function of veins?

Back

Carry blood back to the heart.

Front

What is the function of capillaries?

Back

Connect arteries and veins, allowing exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.