Cardiovascular system Flashcards
To understand the cardiovascular system (10 cards)
What valve connects the left atrium and ventricle?
The Mitral Valve
What valve connects The left ventricle and the Aorta?
The Aortic valve
Do veins carry oxygenated or deoxygenated blood?
Deoxygenated blood
How do veins stop the blood flowing backwards?
With a valve
Why is the left side of the heart thicker?
Because it has to pump blood around the body.
Where does the pulmonary artery pump blood?
The pulmonary artery pumps blood to the lungs.
What is the purpose of the capillaries?
They allow for the rapid diffusion of substances like oxygen, nutrients, and waste products.
What valve connects the right atrium and ventricle?
The tricuspid valve
What valve connects the right ventricle and pulmonary artery?
The pulmonary valve
Where does the Aorta pump blood?
Rest of body including head, arms, legs, vital organs.
