Blood Flow, Vessels, & The Heart

Front

What is the function of the septum in the heart?

Back

The septum is a muscular wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Front

What is the only artery in the body that carries deoxygenated blood?

Back

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

Front

Which blood vessels are responsible for the exchange of oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, and waste products?

Back

Capillaries are the smallest blood vessels where the exchange of gases and nutrients occurs.

Front

What is the largest artery in the body?

Back

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

Front

Where does blood enter the heart from the body?

Back

Blood enters the heart into the right atrium from the body.

Front

What are the main types of blood vessels in the circulatory system?

Back

The main types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.

Front

What is the role of arteries in the circulatory system?

Back

Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body.

Front

What is the role of veins in the circulatory system?

Back

Veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart from the body.

Front

What are valves in the heart, and what is their function?

Back

Valves prevent the backflow of blood and ensure it flows in one direction through the heart.

Front

What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?

Back

Pulmonary circulation is the part of the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.