The Heart Flashcards

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1
Q

What does the circulatory system do?

A

Transport oxygen and nutrients

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2
Q

What do valves do?

A

Prevent blood from flowing backwards

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3
Q

What blood does the pulmonary vein carry?

A

Oxygenated blood from the lungs

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4
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What blood does the vena cava carry?

A

Deoxygenated blood from the body

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5
Q

What does the pulmonary artery do?

A

Carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs

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6
Q

What does the Aorta do?

A

Carry oxygenated to the body

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7
Q

What side is the Pulmonary Artery and Vena Cava?

A

The right side of the persons body if they were facing forward

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8
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What side is the Pulmonary Vein and Aorta?

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The left side of the persons body if they were facing forward

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