Pulmonary Circulation Class #4 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
How does deoxygenated blood exit the heart?
A
via the pulmonary artery
2
Q
Where does pulmonary artery lead?
A
It splits into 2 pathways, each leading to a lung
3
Q
What pathway does blood take after being oxygenated?
A
each side splits into 2 pulmonary veins that converge on left side of heart
4
Q
Where do left chambers take the heart?
A
to the aorta and around the body
5
Q
Where do right chambers take the heart?
A
to the lungs
6
Q
where does deoxygenated blood enter?
A
via the superior/inferior vena cava
