Structure and function of the heart

Order the vascular structures from biggest to smallest3

• Capilary

• Artery

• Arteriole

What is the function of the circulatory system?

Identify the chambers of the heart.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

Inferior Vena Cava

Aorta

Right Atrium

Left Atrium

Left Ventricle

Right Ventricle

Pulmonary Vein

Pulmonary Artery

Apex

​ Blood plasma is the​ (a)   which holds components to be transported round the body. This includes ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   along with transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide. ​ ​ ​

• Liquid
• platelets
• erythrocytes
• Leukocytes
• Vitamins
• Myocytes
• Myelin

What is the function of the aorta?

• Takes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body

• Takes deoxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body

• Pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery

• Pumps oxygenated blood into the pulmonary artery

Where does the blood go after it goes into the pulmonary arteries?

• Kidneys

• Liver

• Lungs

• Bones

Which layer of the heart is primarily responsible for its contractile function?

• Epicardium

• Myocardium

• Endocardium

• Pericardium

Draw the difference between the Tricuspid and Bicuspid valves within the heart, and which side of the heart you find either of them.

Match the different types of circulation

• supplies the liver.

• 
• carries blood to heart and lungs.

• 
• heart to the horses' body.

• 
• supplies the heart muscle

• 

Describe how the heart creates a beat.