internal structure of the heart Flashcards

(11 cards)

1
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What is the superior vena cava for

A

transports oxygen poor blood to right atrium

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2
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What is the pulmonary artery for

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transports o2 poor blood from the heart towards the lungs

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3
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What is the right atrium for

A

receives o2 poor blood from the body

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4
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What is the right ventricle used for

A

receives o2 poor blood from atrium and pumps it towards the lungs

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5
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What is the inferior vena cava for

A

transports o2 poor blood from the lower part of the body o the right atrium

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6
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What is the septum for

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divides the heart into a left and right section so that the types of blood don’t mix

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7
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What is the left ventricle for

A

receives o2 rich blood from the left atrium and pumps it towards the body

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8
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What is the right atrium for

A

receives o2 rich blood from the lungs

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9
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What are the pulmonary veins for

A

transports o2 rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium

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10
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What is the aorta for

A

main atrety that transports o2 rich blood to the entire body

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11
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What is the heart valves for

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ensures that blood only flows in 1 direction

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