Circulatory System and Heart Definitions

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Flashcards about the circulatory system, heart definitions, and blood flow.

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What is the function of the Vena Cava?

Carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.

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What chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the vena cava?

Right Atrium

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What chamber of the heart receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary vein?

Left Atrium

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What is the function of a valve in the heart?

Prevents blood from flowing backwards.

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What is the septum?

A wall separating both sides of the heart.

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What is the function of the pulmonary artery?

Carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

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What is the function of the aorta?

Carries blood from the heart around the body.

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What is the function of the pulmonary vein?

Carries blood back from the lungs to the left atrium.

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What chamber receives blood from the right atrium?

Right Ventricle

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What chamber receives blood from the left atrium?

Left Ventricle