Anatomy of the Heart Quiz

What is the function of the right atrium?

• Pumps oxygenated blood to the body

• Receives deoxygenated blood from the body

• Opens to allow blood into the left ventricle

• Separates the left and right sides of the heart

Which valve opens to allow blood to pass from the right atrium to the right ventricle?

• Aortic valve

• Pulmonary valve

• Tricuspid valve

• Bicuspid valve

What is the main function of the left ventricle?

• Pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Receives blood from the right atrium

• Pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body

• Opens to allow blood into the right ventricle

Which structure separates the right and left sides of the heart?

• Aorta

• Septum

• Pulmonary valve

• Left atrium

What is the role of the pulmonary veins?

• Carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs

• Carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium

• Open to allow blood into the right ventricle

• Separate the left and right sides of the heart