PBS 1.2.5 Workbook Checkpoint Quiz

The largest artery in the body. Carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.

• aorta

• apex

• pulmonary artery

• vena cava

The blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart's tissues.

• cornary artery

• apex

• pulmonary artery

• vena cava

Chamber that receives oxygenated blood from the lungs.

• left atrium

• right atrium

• left ventricle

• right ventricle

Chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the vena cava.

• left atrium

• right atrium

• left ventricle

• right ventricle

The chamber that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs.

• left atrium

• right atrium

• left ventricle

• right ventricle

The thickest chamber and is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to tissues all over the body.

• left atrium

• right atrium

• left ventricle

• right ventricle

The blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

• pulmonary vein

• pulmonary artery

• aorta

• vena cava

Separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.

• tricuspid valve

• bicuspid valve

• aortic valve

• mitral valve

What is this? (lower case)

What is the purpose of a valve?

• prevents backflow of blood

• provides the heart tissue with oxygen

• provides electrical stimulation

• oxygenates the blood