The Heart Flashcards
1
Q
What does the circulatory system do?
A
Transport oxygen and nutrients
2
Q
What do valves do?
A
Prevent blood from flowing backwards
3
Q
What blood does the pulmonary vein carry?
A
Oxygenated blood from the lungs
4
Q
What blood does the vena cava carry?
A
Deoxygenated blood from the body
5
Q
What does the pulmonary artery do?
A
Carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs
6
Q
What does the Aorta do?
A
Carry oxygenated to the body
7
Q
What side is the Pulmonary Artery and Vena Cava?
A
The right side of the persons body if they were facing forward
8
Q
What side is the Pulmonary Vein and Aorta?
A
The left side of the persons body if they were facing forward